ACI’s 21st HR & Crew Management Conference conference will focus on how shipping companies have successfully coped with the increasing demands of regulations and technology on the modern seafarer’s skill set. Crew competence has never been more highly valued and in today’s climate making sure valuable crew are retained is an absolute priority. Join us in this year to learn more of how ship operators are meeting this challenge. The conference will bring together various key industry stake-holders including Ship-owners, Ship-mangers…

Following the announcement of the BWM Convention ratifying, retrofits for non-environmental vessels can no longer be avoided due to the IMO regulation that falls becomes fully effective on the 8th September, 2017. It’s estimated that $50 billion will be spent over the next five years on retrofits to vessel owners. Due to time implications and various regulation changes many questions are left to be answered. How will type approval effect the deadlines for compliance? What current options are available for…

Quicker, Cheaper and Greener: Advancing the Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness and Environmental Benefits of Dredging Operations ACI’s 2nd US Dredging Summit will gather leading experts and stakeholders from across the dredging sector for two days of eye-opening presentations, interactive Q&A sessions and engaging panel discussions. Our outstanding line-up of speakers will discuss ongoing challenges, new developments and best practices throughout a 2-day program covering technological innovations, in-depth case studies exemplifying a variety of successful projects, updates on regulatory and funding initiatives, creative…

With an estimated $50 billion to be spent over the next five years, cost implications to Ship Owners/ Operators are going to be a challenge. The cost, installation and operation of BWT Systems is of serious concern to the industry as well as keeping in line with new regulations set by the IMO and the USCG. The two day conference will allow all attendees to share their knowledge and experience. Speakers will discuss the most relevant challenges within the market…

New Year, New Challenges: Post-Ratification Plans for Selection, Implementation & Maintenance of Ballast Water Treatment Systems Only a small fraction of ships are currently equipped with Ballast Water Management Systems that meet regulatory compliance, and the expenditure necessary to bring the world’s fleets up to code will range far into the tens of billions of dollars. The September 2017 ratification of the IMO’s BWM Convention leaves an underprepared shipping industry  facing a daunting set of regulatory timelines and strict rules…