Program

Τuesday, 26 November 2019

08:15 09:00

Registration

09:00 09:15

Welcome

Μ. Μantzafos, Chairman of Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology

09:15 10:10

Opening Addresses

Chair: Prof. Gr. Grigoropoulos, H.I.M.T. General Secretary

E. Kyriazopoulos, Ministry of Mercantile Marine and Insular Policy
G. Pateras, Hellenic Chamber of Greece
G. Gratsos, HELMEPA
Ch. Simantonis, HSSA
D. N. Monioudis, INTERCARGO
D. Dimopoulos, INTERTANKO

10:10 10:30

10:30 11:00

Coffee break

11:00 12:30

Session 1

Moderator: tba

The Potential of LNG as Global Marine Fuel
A. Trakakis¹, D. Antonopoulos², El. Kariampas³
Arista Shipping¹, Wärtsilä², ABS³
Probunkers LNG Bunker Vessel: an Approach in Design Optimization
A.M. Zompanakis, LNG probunkers
Green Shipping on Board: Acceptance, Diffusion and Adoption of LNG and Electricity as Alternative Fuels in Greece
O. Sideri¹, N. Nikitakos², D. Papachristos¹
University of West Attica¹, University of Aegean ²

12:30 13:15

Session 2

Sponsors technical presentations
Moderator: tba

From Short–Term Measures to Zero Emissions Vessels
E. Vergetis, Hellenic Lloyd’s S.A.
Rina Hellas Ltd.

13:15 14:15

Lunch

14:15 15:00

Session 3

Sponsors technical presentations
Moderator: A. Vamvakaris, Vamvaship Maritime S.A.

Meet the new IMO 2020 regulations with the help of  portable XRF Spectrometer
Th. Tsagkaris, Q control

MGO Cooling units
Farad S.A.

Data transfer through power lines
S. Karounias, C & A Stavros Kassidiaris S.A.

15:00 17:30

Session 4

Round Table Discussion
Title: Focusing on 2030 Technologies
Moderator:  S. Hatzigrigoris, MARTECMA

J. Kokarakis, BV Hellas S.A.
N. Labroukos, Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Ltd
P. Mitrou,  Hellenic Lloyd’s S.A
G. Plevrakis,  ABS
G. Teriakides, DNVGL Hellas S.A.

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

09:00 10:30

Session 5

Moderator: N. Tsouvalis, National Technical University of Athens

Execution of manoeuvrability Trials using GNSS Technology and the
Ship’s Navigational Reference Point: A computational approach
I. Malamas, FORACS

Risk Based Inspection on Ballast Water Tanks of Tanker Vessels: a Practical Approach
D.I.Stavrou, National Technical University of Athens
Laser Guided Welding Inspection and Corrosion Mapping Submersible NDT Robotic Platform for Ship’s Hulls
K. Berketis¹, G. Asfis², S. Majidnia², N. Thorpe³, Devalapalli, N.R⁴, N. Arapkoules⁵
SpectrumNDT¹, TWI Ltd², Tecnitest Ingenieros³, Lloyds Register⁴, IKnowHow (IKH)⁵

10:30 11:30

Session 6

Moderator: N. Vedikos, National Technical University of Athens

Ship Fuel Consumption Prediction using Artificial Neural Networks
P. Karagianidis¹, N. Themelis¹, G. Zaraphonitis¹, Ch. Spandonidis², Ch. Giordamlis²
National Technical University of Athens¹, Prisma Electronics²
Ship Route Optimization under Heavy Weather Conditions
A. Kitariolou¹, K. Foundouli¹, G. Dafermos¹, A. Kanellopoulou¹, G. Zarafonitis¹, T. Varellas²
National Technical University of Athens¹, DANAOS  Research Centre²

11:30 – 12:00

Coffee Break

12:00 12:15

Session 7

Chair: Prof. Gr. Grigoropoulos, H.I.M.T. General Secretary

Keynote speech
Mr. Christian Baekmark Schiolborg, BIMCO

12:15 13:15

Session 8

Sponsors technical presentations
Moderator: tba

A new era for the maritime industry
P. Theodosopoulos, Oceanking Technical & Trading S.A.
Pathways Towards 2050 – A Short Presentation
G. Teriakides, DNVGL Hellas S.A.
Electronic & Pneumatic Automation Systems
A. Lykourinos, Electropneumatic S.A.
Cosmos Nautical Training Centre

13:15 14:15

Lunch

14:15 15:15

Session 9

Sponsors technical presentations
Moderator: G. Cottrell, Euromarine Ltd

Ship To Port Compatibility
Nireas Engineering
Latest Developments in Cylinder Liner Condition Monitoring and Repairs of Low-Speed Marine Engines
D. Grunditz, A. Chronopoulos, Technava S.A.
The Importance of Circuit Breaker Selection for Emissions Scrubbers and Ballast Water Treatment Systems Retrofitting
K. Papadopoulos, Uteco World of Automation
Tube Inspection in Boilers and Heat Exchangers with APR technique
Th. Tsagkaris, Q Control

15:15 16:45

Session 10

Moderator: P. Zachariadis, Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd

Develοping an Intelligent Tool for Calculating Ship Air Emissions
N. Ventikos, E. Stamatopoulou, K. Louzis, P. Sotiralis, G. Kalogeropoulos, T. Zagliveri
National Technical University of Athens
Methanol as a Low-Carbon and SOx-Free Alternative Fuel for Shipping: Prospects and Key Challenges
Th. C. Zannis, El. A. Yfantis, J. S. Katsanis, Ef. G. Pariotis
Hellenic Naval Academy

A Strategic Approach to Key Trends and Challenges for the Future of Shipping
S. Meidanis, Capital Ship Management Corp

16:45 17:00

Μ. Μantzafos, Chairman of H.I.M.T.

CLOSING OF THE CONFERENCE