ITOPF will be holding an afternoon seminar at the Grand Hotel Europe in St Petersburg, Russia on Thursday 26th September 2013, addressing “Government & Industry Cooperation in the Arctic”.
In light of recent oil and gas activities in the Arctic and an increase in shipping along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), a great deal of attention is currently focused on preparedness and response to oil spills in the region. Our seminar will take the opportunity to look at current operations along the NSR and explore how some of the challenges to response in ice-covered waters can be overcome. Distinguished speakers have been invited to present from a variety of perspectives, and include the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, Sovcomflot and ExxonMobil. Translation will be provided.
The seminar is free of charge and will be followed by a drinks reception hosted by ITOPF. Places are limited and will be allocated to allow for a cross-section of interests to be represented.
PROGRAMME
13:30-14:00 Registration & Coffee
14:00-14:15 Welcome & Opening Statement Sergey Frank - CEO Sovcomflot
14:15-14:45 Key Note Address– Importance of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and Operational Considerations Viktor Olersky– Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation
14:45-15:15 Operations of Sovcomflot in the Arctic Igor Pankov –Head of Sovcomflot Training Center
15:15-15:45 Break
15:45-16:10 ITOPF’s Perspective on Responding in Ice-Covered Waters Richard Johnson, Technical Director & Dr Tim Lunel, Support & Development Director, ITOPF
16:10-16:25 Services required by companies and operators in the Arctic - a Finnish perspective Jorma Rytkönen, R&D Manager, Finnish Environment Institute
16:25-16.55 International Collaborationin Northern Areas Ole Kristian Bjerkemo, Norwegian Coastal Administration &Chairof the Arctic Council’s Emergency Prevention, Preparedness & Response (EPPR) Working Group
16:55-17:25 Panel Session: What Are the Cross-Sectoral Principles We Can Apply to Sustainable Development in the Arctic Region? Chair Tim Lunel. Panel Members: Sergey Frank; Viktor Olersky; Ole Kristian Bjerkemo
17:25-17:30 Closing Comments Dr Karen Purnell, Managing Director, ITOPF
17:30-20:00 Reception Hosted by ITOPF in Tchaikovsky Room 1 & 2
