GREENSHIP
2023

Join us at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel to get the day started! Take this opportunity to meet other professionals involved in the maritime industry off the day on a high note.

Presented by Elisabeth Charmley, Co-Founder & Executive Director of VMCC

Tag: Market Update

Speakers:
Sheldon Fernandes, Brightspot Climate
Neil Fraser, Det Norsk Veritas (DNV)

During the first session, speakers will take a deeper look at how the global energy transition has progressed on an international and national scale over the past twelve months, highlighting changes and major trends that impact our industry directly and indirectly, while discussing consequential trickle-down effects.

Tag: Industry Workshop

Moderator:
Juvarya Veltkamp, C40

Speakers:
Christine Rigby, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
M.K. Anand, Global Container Terminals (GCT)
Jason Scherr, Prince Rupert Port Authority

Phasing out emissions that contribute to climate change and air quality is a key component of becoming a sustainable port, something that is only possible by working with and learning from the broader port community.

In this session, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Global Container Terminals and Prince Rupert Port Authority will discuss climate and air quality action planning along Canada’s west coast and will work with conference participants to brainstorm challenges and opportunities.

Tag: Keynote Speaker

Moderator:
Eleanor Kirtley, Green Marine

Speaker:
Juliana Cury, Seaspan Ship Management

In this session you will hear directly from leading independent owner, operator and manager of containerships, Seaspan Ship Management, who, for over 10+ years has developed a progressive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG Program). Their modern vessels with best-in-class operations and innovative ship design, is achieved through this program and drives their decarbonization strategy, health, safety, and business ethics.

Tag: Industry Talks

Moderator:
Arvind Ramakrishnan, Deloitte

Speakers:
Erik Johnston, Robert Allan Ltd.
Anthony Gray, Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards
Wayne Chiu, Hempel Marine Coatings

Application and implementation of technologies that reduce and eliminate emissions play a key role in helping us get to zero. Speakers in these sessions will engage in active knowledge sharing on specific case studies related to implementation alternative fuels, innovative design and technologies, to help attendees gain an understanding of what zero emissions ship design and technology deployment looks like in real life for the maritime sector.

Tag: Industry Talks

Moderator:
Jorge Lobo, FortisBC

Speakers:
Paul Blomerus, Clear Seas
Patrick Kirchen, University of British Columbia
Frank Harteveld, Wartsila

The only way to achieve zero emissions is through the use of emissions-free fuels, and as a “poly-fuel” future begins to take shape around us, common patterns and practices are beginning to emerge. Speakers in this session will share key learnings and best practices to help accelerate cross-sectoral understanding and uptake of future fuels.

Tag: Keynote Interview

Moderator:
Bryan Buggey, Invest Vancouver

Speakers:
Jennifer Kroll, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation invites you to learn more about policies that support the widespread adoption of low-carbon fuels in the marine sector. B.C. Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is designed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and incentivize the growth of low carbon fuels. In this session, you can explore opportunities to support your research, infrastructure development, technical assistance, and other measures to encourage the uptake of innovative technologies in the low carbon marine fuel supply chain.

Tag: Industry Talks

Moderator:
Janelle Caballero, Canada's Ocean Supercluster

Speakers:
Brook Walker, Saam Towage
Dhaval Shah, British Columbia Institute of Technology

The implementation of green technologies on board maritime vessels is underway, and upskilling of the existing workforce is key to creating a decarbonized future. In this session you will hear how both the academic and operational components of the maritime industry are shifting to ensure the roll out of green technologies on site are preparing an effective and highly- skilled maritime workforce.

Tag: Keynote Speaker

Moderator:
Christine Vanderwill, BMO Radicle

Speakers:
John Uhren, Bank of Montreal (BMO)

The world is increasingly focused on energy transition. But in order to unlock the estimated USD 5 trillion needed to align with a 1.5 degree pathway while maintaining a just transition, we need financing and investment vehicles that advance innovation and encourage broad-scale implementation, while de-risking the fuels and technology needed to get to net zero. In this session speakers will discuss sustainable finance products such as green bonds and loans, sustainability-linked instruments, renewable energy equity financing, carbon credits, and more.

Cap off the day with a networking reception with your fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors.