Some of the world's leading experts on shipping and the environment will gather to discuss the impact of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants from ships at the Bunkerworld Forum: Marine Fuel Sustainability, Long Beach, 24-26 October .
Professor James J. Corbett from the Marine Policy Program at University of Delaware, will look to separate fact from fiction on the debate surrounding shipping's CO2 impact, while Mark Major, Policy Advisor for the European Commission, will offer an insight into: 'European Policy on Greenhouse Gases and Ships'.
The forum will open with a keynote speech from highly-regarded Administrator for the US Environmental Protection Agency's South-West Region,Wayne Nastri.
Other companies and organizations contributing speakers to the forum include: AP Moeller-Maersk, California Air Resources Board, Chemoil Energy Corp., Chevron Corp., Carnival Cruises, Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles.
As a means of engaging the marine and energy industries with all stakeholders affected by environmental change, the West Coast Collaborative [click here] will host a one-day workshop prior to the forum, while technology companies targeting emissions reduction are encouraged to take advantage of a complimentary exhibition stand [click here] .
Now in its third year, Marine Fuel Sustainability provides a unique interface for the variety of stakeholders affected by regulatory changes within the marine fuel and shipping sectors – with the aim to debate and discuss real and practical solutions in meeting environmental legislation. To take advantage of the forum's Early Bird and ship operator delegate rates, click here .
Matt Cape, Managing Director of Petromedia, owners of Bunkerworld and SustainableShipping, commented: “Following the enormous success of it's emissions-focused forums in San Francisco, October 2005, and Copenhagen, October 2006, Bunkerworld is delighted to announce that it will return to the United States' west coast in Fall 2007.
“This forum is ideally placed and timed to provide a platform for progressive debate in assuring environmental and economic sustainability in the bunker and shipping sectors.”
Professor James J. Corbett from the Marine Policy Program at University of Delaware, will look to separate fact from fiction on the debate surrounding shipping's CO2 impact, while Mark Major, Policy Advisor for the European Commission, will offer an insight into: 'European Policy on Greenhouse Gases and Ships'.
The forum will open with a keynote speech from highly-regarded Administrator for the US Environmental Protection Agency's South-West Region,Wayne Nastri.
Other companies and organizations contributing speakers to the forum include: AP Moeller-Maersk, California Air Resources Board, Chemoil Energy Corp., Chevron Corp., Carnival Cruises, Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles.
As a means of engaging the marine and energy industries with all stakeholders affected by environmental change, the West Coast Collaborative [click here] will host a one-day workshop prior to the forum, while technology companies targeting emissions reduction are encouraged to take advantage of a complimentary exhibition stand [click here] .
Now in its third year, Marine Fuel Sustainability provides a unique interface for the variety of stakeholders affected by regulatory changes within the marine fuel and shipping sectors – with the aim to debate and discuss real and practical solutions in meeting environmental legislation. To take advantage of the forum's Early Bird and ship operator delegate rates, click here .
Matt Cape, Managing Director of Petromedia, owners of Bunkerworld and SustainableShipping, commented: “Following the enormous success of it's emissions-focused forums in San Francisco, October 2005, and Copenhagen, October 2006, Bunkerworld is delighted to announce that it will return to the United States' west coast in Fall 2007.
“This forum is ideally placed and timed to provide a platform for progressive debate in assuring environmental and economic sustainability in the bunker and shipping sectors.”