30th-31st October, 2017Dubai World Trade CentreUnited Arab Emirates

SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF THE UAE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF IMO

TACKLING THE GROWING DEMANDS FOR TYPE- SPECIFIC TRAININGS FOR MARINE PROFESSIONALS

HIGHLIGHTING THE REGULATORY CHANGES AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

INSPIRING THE INITIATIVES TOWARDS SAFE AND BETTER MARITIMEENVIRONMENT

CONFERENCE AGENDA

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MARACADCONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2017

MARACAD will hold its 3rd edition on October 30th-31st at Dubai World Trade Centre in UAE, organized by Cham Events, the official organizer of the event under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammed Balheif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Development Infrastructure, The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Authority for Land and Maritime Transport, with the high-level support of International Organizations, to witness a new partnership between the leaders of the governmental and private maritime industry, Maritime experts, as well as non-governmental organizations, developers of marine technologies, shipowners, port-operators, shipping companies, Oil and Gas producers with the offshore logistics, maritime law and business development consultancy offices.

In this year's edition, the MARACAD Conference & Exhibition focuses on the support of Human Capital and maritime law , business administration and maritime trade, developments and standards for vessel architecture. The second day is particularly unique to technology and innovation in the maritime sector.

The event will provide participants with the opportunity to visit the specialized maritime exhibition, hold important professional discussions between exhibitors and delegates, and thus exchange important ideas and issues in the maritime community.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Day One Session 1

Human Element, Leadership andManagementKey factors influencing effective human resource management

Leadership role in creating an effective proficient manners

Seafarer welfare: challenges, responsibilities and future outlook

Government's roles in promoting national employment, encouraging education and providing recruitment opportunities

Session 2

Maritime Law and Arbitration

Maritime Law edification opportunities

Implementation of IMO conventions into the domestic legislation

IMO Member States Audit Scheme: a need to train lawyers to ensure compliance with IMO conventions

The role of the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) to assist in the implementation and enforcement of maritime regulations

Emirates Arbitration Center - Shipping Maritime Arbitration and Mediation in the Middle East Region

The effect of the implementation of the international instruments on the security of the Gulf region

Maritime law strategies in endorsing the maritime safety and environmental management

Solutions to address the current challenges that face the UAE legal sector

Maritime Business Forum

The MARACAD Conference & Expo introduces for the first time its newly established (Maritime Business Forum). This unique platform is designed to engage the marine industry leaders of Shipowners and operators, Oil and Gas producers with the offshore logistics supply chain providers, information technology suppliers and maritime law experts together with government entities and nongovernment organizations, in support of the development of the industry outcome through this challenging phase. Throughout an interactive panel, this forum will discuss the maritime trade its future market outlook, by addressing the following elements: Oil & Gas maritime offshore logistics support(A new frontiers and approach).

Tankers and Gas carriers market outlook (what are the limitations and mitigations).

Liner Shipping industry (an insight on the current and future market recitation)

Ports and Shippers relationship (Smarter Solutions for better performance)

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

Day Two Session 3

The Major Development inShipbuilding SectorDevelopments and research of maritime architecture studies in Middle East and worldwide

The green shipbuilding and recycling standards and specifications for IMO

The current global demand for ship repairing services and its progressive implications

Session 4

The impact of the new technological applications on the maritime domain The second day will be dedicated to discuss the new technology and its impacts on all sectors of the maritime industry

Session 4 -A

The new technology innovation influence on the level of maritime educationUpdating educational programs to cover new technologies applied in the shipping industry

Improvement of maritime learning, training and research through the use of simulations technology

Utilizing the latest developments in computer based technologies for the advancement of future marine generation

Session 4 -B

The new technology innovation influence on the operations level Petroleum Tanker and LNG Tanker operations simulators

New engine designs, the key technological, regulatory and commercial drivers in engine development and How they will affect ship-owners and operators

The correct methods for applying the substantial cloud database available in the advantage of the marine sector

The current status and requirements to create a secured maritime sector

The alternative solutions to drive fuel economy

Session 4 -C

The new technology innovation influence on the employment level The digital social media and its impact on both economic and employment sectors in the maritime domain

The future of the maritime technology to determine the needs in human resources, improvement of living conditions on ships

Supporting Association & Organization:

Maritime Marketingand Communication

Agency

Middle East MaritimeMedia Partners

Other Media Partners:

Business Bay, Prism Tower, Office 1103, Dubai, United Arab EmratesEmail: events@chamevents.ae, T: +971 4 447 1591, www.chamevents.ae

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