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Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company (BPI Co.) is a managing body of the Bulgarian public transport ports and provides vessel traffic and shipping information services.
Object of activity and status of BPI Co. are regulated by the Law on Maritime Spaces, Inland Waterways and Ports of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Head office of the BPI Co. is located in Sofia. In Burgas, Varna, Lom and Ruse are located four Branches - Territorial Directorates and three Specialized Divisions of the company.
Our Venue
The opening of the Forum will be held at the Municipality of Varna.
Address: "Osmi Primorski Polk" № 43
Panels 1 and 2 will be held at Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel.
Guests can book a room directly from the website.
Address: 111 Knyaz Boris Blvd.
The first-night Cocktail Gathering will be held at Sea Casino complex (The Pearl of Varna).
Address: Entrance of the Sea Garden, Primorski, Odessos
Panels 3 and 4 will be held at Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy.
Address: 73 "Vasil Drumev" Str.
The second-night Gala Dinner will be held at Restaurant La Veranda, part of the Horizon Complex, located in the most beautiful part of Varna - the Sea Garden.
Address: Complex Horizont, Sea Garden
Horizon Complex includes restaurants, a nightclub, and a hotel. The stylish Boutique Hotel Horizont will offer discounted prices for the forum's guests.
What is "Global Compass" International Maritime Forum?
Welcome to the International Maritime Forum "Global Compass - Navigating Towards a Sustainable Future." Our Forum is a premier gathering of maritime professionals, academics, and industry leaders dedicated to shaping the future of the maritime industry. The Forum aims to do more than just present the current state, regulations, and innovations in maritime transport. It seeks to create a dynamic platform for connecting people from the business sector, international and national maritime administrations, and representatives of scientific and educational institutions. Join us at the International Maritime Forum "Global Compass" as we navigate towards a sustainable future for the maritime industry.
Forum Agenda
Time Zone: UTC+03:00
Day 1: September 19th 2024
08:20 | Meeting point in front of Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel for transportation to the Municipality of Varna.
Hotel Horizont and Hotel Rosslyn Dimyat are a 10-minute walk from each other. Please do not be late, as we have arranged transportation and a schedule.
08:30 - 08:50 | Transportation to the Municipality of Varna
09:00 | Official Opening Ceremony at Varna Hall at the Municipality of Varna
After the opening, transportation will be provided back to the Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel.
10:00 - 10:30 | Registration | Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel
10:30 - 12:30 | Panel 1: Future Shipping - Vision vs. Reality?
Moderator: Georgi Dimitrov, PhD, N. Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Assoc. Professor. Mobile: +359 878 786 747
Speakers:
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Ron Crean, Windward Maritime AI, Vice President of Business Development & Growth; Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
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Richard Francke, MAN Energy Solutions, Sales Manager
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Prof. Milen Baltov, BFU and Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership BS basin node
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Capt. Nikolay Bedzhev, PhD, Marine Pilot, University Lecturer; NauticBlue, Owner
Q&A session to ask your questions about the topics discussed (15 minutes)
12:30 - 13:00 | Networking Break
13:00 - 14:30 | Panel 2: Geopolitical Challenges
Moderator: Yavor Velchev, SHIPPOSSIBLE INSURANCE, Founder. Mobile: +359 884 120 865
Speakers:
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Simon Bennett, International Chamber of Shipping, Deputy Secretary General
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Nick Shaw, International Group of P&I Clubs, CEO
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Guglielmo Camera, Camera & Vernetti Law Firm, Partner
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Figen Ayan, MedCruise, Member Board of Directors; Galataport Istanbul, Chief Port Officer
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Topic: Galataport Istanbul (VIDEO) - True Innovation, Innovation at Work, Sustainability - Social & Environmental
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Yavor Velchev, SHIPPOSSIBLE INSURANCE, Founder
Q&A session to ask your questions about the topics discussed (15 minutes)
19:30 - 22:00 | Cocktail Gathering at Sea Casino complex *
Dress Code: Semi-Formal
Day 2: September 20th 2024
09:00 - 09:30 | Registration | Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy Planetarium
09:30 - 10:00 | Official Opening | Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy Planetarium
10:00 - 11:30 | Panel 3: Green Shipping & Ports
Moderator: Dimitar Karageorgiev, KRG Law, Attorney at Maritime Law. Mobile: +359 878 299 548
Speakers:
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Luc Smulders, Paris MoU on Port State Control, Secretary-General
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Topic: Paris MoU - Organisation, Functioning, Statistics, Restricting PSC role & responsibilities (VIDEO)
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Wim Dillen, Port of Antwerp-Brugge, International Development Manager
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Onur Turhan, Black Sea MoU, Secretary
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Stanimir Nachev, Aero Vision Ltd, General Manager and Laboratory Testing Engineer
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Delyan Hristov, PhD, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Associated Professor
Q&A session to ask your questions about the topics discussed (15 minutes)
11:30 - 12:00 | Networking Break
12:00 - 13:30 | Panel 4: Sustainable Education & Crewing | Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Moderator: Georgi Parvanov, N. Vaptsarov Naval Academy, University Lecturer. Mobile: +359 883 464 206
Speakers:
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Ian Teare, Hill Dickinson LLP, Partner
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Capt. Mario Grammatica, Grimaldi/Atlantic Container Line, ISM Marine Superintended / Deputy CSO / Crew Manager
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Zaloa Sanchez Varela, University of Split, Professor Assistant, Faculty of Maritime Studies
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Prof. Hristo Smolenov, PhD, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Honorary Professor, University Lecturer; Member of the Board and founder of Black Sea Research Fund (BSRF)
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Prof. Blagovest Belev, PhD, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy; Belto Marine Ltd., Owner
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Capt. Andriyan Evtimov, Stargate Maritime Ltd., Managing Director
- Deyan Dimitrov, PhD, Institute for the State and the Law - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Lecturer, Attorney at Law, Senior Assistant at New Bulgarian University (NBU)
Q&A session to ask your questions about the topics discussed (15 minutes)
13:30 - 14:00 | Planetarium Show
14:00 | Official Closing Act and Resolution
13:00 | Varna Landmarks Sightseeing
The program will include two art galleries. The first one will be located in the planetarium, with an exhibition by Elisaveta Stoyanova. The second gallery will be in the Asparuhovo district, featuring the work of Siyana Strumkova.
20:00 | Gala Dinner at "La Veranda" Restaurant
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Dress Code: Formal
* Due to limited time and logistical constraints, reservations for the Cocktail Gathering and Gala Dinner are now full.
Speakers
Delyan Hristov
PhD, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Associated Professor
Zaloa Sanchez Varela
University of Split, Professor Assistant, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Ivaylo Paskov
Bulgarian Shipmasters Association, Deputy Chairman; Navigation Maritime Bulgare, Senior Marine Superintendent
Dimitar Stoynov
PhD, Cultural Activities Advisor, Consular Correspondent of the Republic of Italy
Honored forum guest
George Parvanov
PhD, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, University Lecturer
Georgi Dimitrov
Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Associated Professor, PhD
Ian Teare
Hill Dickinson LLP, Partner
* The agenda is subject to change by the organisers.
Organisers
Participants
Four Panel Discussions:
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FUTURE SHIPPING - VISION VS. REALITY
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Innovation & Research
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AI & Digitalization
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Advanced Technologies
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GREEN SHIPPING & PORTS
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Regulations & Environment
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Port State Control
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Port Cooperation
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GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES
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Maritime Law
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Marine Insurance
04
SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION & CREWING
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Scholarships
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International Standards
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Cooperation