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International Maritime Forum
"Global Compass"

September 19-20 / 2024
Varna, Bulgaria

Under the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Mayor of Varna, and the Municipality of Varna.

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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

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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.

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The first-night Cocktail Gathering will be held at Sea Casino complex (The Pearl of Varna).

Address: Entrance of the Sea Garden, Primorski, Odessos

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Panels 3 and 4 will be held at Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy.

Address: 73 "Vasil Drumev" Str.
 

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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

Restaurant La Veranda

Horizon Complex includes restaurants, a nightclub, and a hotel. The stylish Boutique Hotel Horizont will offer discounted prices for the forum's guests.

 

Hotel Horizont

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. 

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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:​​

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:​​

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:​​

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:​​

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.

About

Speakers 

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Simon Bennett

International Chamber of Shipping, Deputy Secretary General

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Luc Smulders

Paris MoU on Port State Control, Secretary-General

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Anders Ivarsson

Grimaldi/Atlantic Container Line, Managing Director


 

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Onur Turhan

Black Sea MoU, Secretary


 

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Dimitar Dimitrov

PhD, Confederation of European Shipmasters’ Associations (CESMA), President

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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)

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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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Delyan Hristov

PhD, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Associated Professor

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Nick Shaw

International Group of P&I Clubs, CEO

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Figen Ayan

MedCruise, Member Board of Directors; Galataport Istanbul, Chief Port Officer

 

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Luciano Crapanzano

Grimaldi/Atlantic Container Line, DPA and Technical and Marine Director

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Zaloa Sanchez Varela

University of Split, Professor Assistant, Faculty of Maritime Studies
 

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Ivaylo Paskov

Bulgarian Shipmasters Association, Deputy Chairman;  Navigation Maritime Bulgare, Senior Marine Superintendent

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Dimitar Stoynov

PhD, Cultural Activities Advisor, Consular Correspondent of the Republic of Italy 
Honored forum guest

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Blagovest Belev

PhD. Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Professor; Belto Marine Ltd., Owner

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George Parvanov

PhD, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, University Lecturer

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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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Guglielmo Camera

Camera & Vernetti Law Firm, Partner

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Marcello Pica

Monaco Chamber of Shipping, Vice President; Marine Partners Monaco, President & CEO;  Grimaldi Group, HR Director

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Giuseppe De Francesco

Honorary Consul of Italy in Bulgaria, a specially honored forum guest and event attendee

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Yavor Velchev

SHIPPOSSIBLE INSURANCE, Founder


 

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Andriyan Evtimov

Stargate Maritime Ltd., Managing Director

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Georgi Dimitrov

Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Associated Professor, PhD

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Stanimir Nachev

Aero Vision Ltd, General Manager and Laboratory Testing Engineer

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Ian Teare

Hill Dickinson LLP, Partner

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Wim Dillen

Port of Antwerp-Brugge, International Development Manager

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Richard Francke

MAN Energy Solutions, Sales Manager

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Stanislav Stoyanov

Bulgarian Shipmasters Association, Chairman;  Navigation Maritime Bulgare, Deputy DPA 

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Milen Baltov

BFU and Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership BS basin node

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Dimitar Karageorgiev

KRG Law, Attorney at Maritime Law

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Nikolay Bedzhev

PhD, Marine Pilot, University Lecturer; NauticBlue, Owner

 

* The agenda is subject to change by the organisers.

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Four Panel Discussions:

01

FUTURE SHIPPING - VISION VS. REALITY

  • Innovation & Research

  • AI & Digitalization

  • Advanced Technologies

03

GREEN SHIPPING & PORTS
 

  • Regulations & Environment

  • Port State Control

  • Port Cooperation 

02

GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES

  • Maritime Law

  • Marine Insurance 

04

SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION & CREWING

  • Scholarships

  • International Standards

  • Cooperation

Sponsorship / Event Contributors

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