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MARINTEC INNOVATION CONFERENCE 2024: Charging the Future with Alternative Energy Sources
HONG KONG, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gear up for Marintec Innovation Conference 2024, the definitive maritime technology and innovation event organised by Informa Markets and SSNAME, happening on 12 – 13 December at the Shanghai Renaissance Zhongshan Park Hotel. This year’s theme, “Alternative Energy and Fuels Contribute to Low Carbon Maritime,” underscores the industry’s dedication to sustainable practices and groundbreaking advancements.
Distinguished Speakers and Industry Experts
Prepare to be inspired by an impressive lineup of speakers from some of the most influential organisations in the maritime industry. These panels will delve into critical topics such as:
- “Alternative Energy and Fuels Review and Outlook”: Exploring the latest developments in renewable energy sources and their integration into maritime operations.
- “Sailing Efficiency – Shipowner’s Perspective”: Offering practical strategies for improving operational efficiency from leading shipowners.
- “Industry Chain Support”: Highlighting the collaborative efforts across the maritime value chain to support these innovations.
Notable speakers include:
- ABB Marine & Ports, Switzerland: Mr. Meng Desheng, Sales Director
- Alfa Laval (Shanghai) Technologies Co Ltd, Denmark: Mr. James Le, President of Marine Division
- China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry, China: Mr. Li Yanqing, Secretary General
- China Merchants Energy Shipping, China: Mr. Wu Jianyi, Technical Director
- CSSC Shanghai Marine Energy Saving Technology Co Ltd, China: Mr. Zhang Xiaosong, Deputy Chief of R&D Department
- CSSC Silent Electric System (Wuxi) Technology Co Ltd, China: Mr. Guo Wei, Deputy General Manager
- DNV, Norway: Mr. Jason Liu Xiaofeng, Head of Smart Centre / Deputy Head of Technical Centre China
- Headway Technology Group (Qingdao) Co Ltd, China: Mr. Zhang Zongkai, Project Manager of the R&D Center
- Inmarsat Maritime, United Kingdom: Mr. William Ku, Regional Director, Asia Pacific
- International Chamber of Shipping – ICS, United Kingdom: Mr. Guy Platten, Secretary General
- International Windship Association – IWSA, United Kingdom: Mr. Gavin Allwright, Secretary General
- Jotun, Norway: Mr. Christer Lorentz Øpstad (Ph.D.), Global R&D Director – Fouling Protection
- Kongsberg Maritime, Norway: Mr. Carl Magne Rustand, Country Manager – Greater China
- Maersk, Denmark: Mr. Karim Fahssis, Maersk Decarbonisation China Head
- RINA Italy Classification Society (China) Co Ltd, China: Mr. Fang Peng, Head of RINA Greater China Excellence Centre
- Trelleborg Marine Engineering (Qingdao) Co Ltd, China: Mr. Andrew Stafford, Technical Director
- Ulstein, Norway: Mr. Kirk Du, Deputy Managing Director
- Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS: Mr. Bård Bjerken, Managing Associate and Shanghai Representative
These panel discussions will provide attendees with invaluable insights and practical knowledge from leading experts, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the maritime sector.
Innovation on Display
In complement to the compelling sessions and expert speakers, the event will feature sponsors such as Bestway, Bicentric Technology, Shanghai Moury Marine Equipment, Shanghai SIBO Automation, Shanghai Tonghe Marine Equipment, Sonyo Appliances Refrigeration System, Zhenjiang Tongzhou Propeller and others showcasing their cutting-edge innovations.
A Hub for Maritime Innovation
Over and above the conference sessions, the Marintec Innovation Conference 2024 will offer numerous networking opportunities, including dedicated networking sessions and an exclusive closing dinner. These events will enable attendees to build valuable connections, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships that will drive the future of maritime technology.
Registration and Additional Information
Registration for the Marintec Innovation Conference 2024 is now open. For more information about the conference program and speakers, please visit the official conference website at www.marintecchina.com.
Call to Action
It is time to invest in and adopt alternative energy. By working together, we can meet the challenges and lead the industry into a sustainable, zero-carbon future. This conference is a movement towards a greener world for generations to come.
Marintec Innovation Conference Background:
Following its inaugural edition in 2017 during Marintec China, the Marintec Innovation Conference will be held in December of even-numbered years at the Shanghai Renaissance Zhongshan Park Hotel. Organised by Informa Markets and SSNAME, Marintec Innovation continues to provide a unique platform for fostering interactions on diverse findings and advancements in the maritime industry through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Marintec Innovation’s Themes
2017: Cruise Shipbuilding at Marintec China
2018: International Marine Intelligent Energy Efficiency Technology
2020: The Fourth Industrial Revolution at Sea
2022: Defining the Path to Decarbonisation
2024: Alternative Energy and Fuels Contribute To Low-carbon Maritime
Organisers of Marintec China:
Marintec China is organised and managed by Informa Markets and Shanghai Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SSNAME).
Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com
Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SSNAME)
Shanghai Society of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineers (SSNAME), founded in early 1951, is the first scientific and technological society in the field of shipbuilding and marine engineering of the People’s Republic of China. SSNAME currently has 5,000 individual members and more than 60 group members. It has 5 working Committees, 11 Specialized Committees and 3 Representative offices. As an important non-governmental scientific and technological society with high reputation and influence in the international field of shipbuilding and marine engineering, SSNAME has been committed to promoting the progress of shipbuilding and marine engineering technology and international exchanges and cooperation. SSNAME has established closely cooperative relations with 14 well-known overseas maritime engineering societies, such as SNAME, RINA, STG, JSNAOE, SNAK and so on. It is the initiator and first chairman of the Pan-Asian Association of Maritime Engineering Societies (PAAMES) and is also a member of the International Standing Committee of the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC). The “Xin Yixin Ship and Marine Engineering Science and Technology Innovation Award” founded by SSNAME has become an important award for scientific and technological talents. SSNAME organizes many academic exchanges, popular science and scientific and technological publication every year. For more information, please visit www.ssname.com.cn.
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Global consultancy strengthens its European leadership team as part of ongoing growth strategy
LONDON, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Ridge Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Walmsley to Managing Director, strengthening its European leadership team and commitment to client growth across the region.
Nick Walmsley, who joined Blue Ridge Partners in 2017, brings over 20 years of experience in growth strategy and investing. Throughout his tenure with the firm, Nick has consistently delivered exceptional results for clients, and his appointment to Managing Director reflects his dedication and impact. Prior to joining Blue Ridge Partners, Nick was founder and partner of a $500M AUM investment firm involved in over 200 transactions across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. He began his career at Bain & Company, where he served in the private equity practice in both London and San Francisco.
“Nick has been an invaluable member of our team over the past seven years, demonstrating his ability to create value for our clients and our firm,” said Jim Corey, CEO of Blue Ridge Partners. “With his unique blend of consulting, operational, and investment management experience, Nick is exceptionally well-prepared to serve our clients as Managing Director.”
Blue Ridge Partners is delighted to have Nick step into this new role, further enhancing its capabilities to drive client success across Europe.
About Blue Ridge Partners:
Blue Ridge Partners is a global management consulting firm exclusively focused on helping companies accelerate profitable revenue growth. We have worked with more than 1,300 companies to improve their strategic understanding of markets and customers, deepen and expand their customer relationships, and enhance marketing and sales performance.
Our clients include over 130 private equity firms and their portfolio companies – supporting them during deal evaluation, due diligence, and post-acquisition. We have a reputation for helping companies grow faster by rolling up our sleeves, working collaboratively, and delivering measurable impact quickly and more efficiently than large consultancies.
For further information please contact us at [email protected] or visit us at www.blueridgepartners.com.
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Diane Lansard, further expands Premialab’s marketing footprint bringing in her extensive banking and asset management expertise to the fintech dedicated to quantitative investment strategies.
LONDON, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Premialab announces the appointment of Diane Lansard, as Head of Marketing. Based in London, Ms. Lansard will lead the marketing strategy of the leading independent platform dedicated to quantitative strategies. Before joining PremiaLab, Ms. Lansard served a wide range of institutional clients in buy-and sell-side leadership roles at BNP Paribas, AXA, Bloomberg, and M&G Investments.
Ms. Lansard has over 15 years’ experience in banking, asset management and fintech solutions. She will be responsible to execute and scale Premialab’s marketing initiatives, providing data and analytics solutions to asset managers, pension funds, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds globally.
Adrien Geliot, CEO of Premialab, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Diane to our team as we continue to scale our presence globally. Her extensive experience in finance and innovative approach to marketing, will play a pivotal role in driving our growth efforts. Diane’s expertise will further strengthen our position as a leader in data and analytics for institutional investors.”
The announcement follows recent senior appointments at Premialab including John Macpherson, former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Citibank, and Nomura; Marc Fisher, former Managing Director at Citibank with a prior position at Deutsche Bank; and Georgios Sittas, former Managing Director at HSBC, Standard Chartered, and previously a director at Lehman Brothers.
Recognized as the leading independent platform for data and analytics on quantitative strategies, Premialab’s capital markets infrastructure is currently used by leading institutional investors, accelerating their digitalization and enhancing performance and risk control while reducing costs. The Platform is already providing data to institutional clients representing over $20 Trillion of assets under management.
Notes to Editors
About PremiaLab
Premialabis the leading independent platform providing data, analytics and risk solutions on quantitative and multi-asset strategies in collaboration with leading investment banks and institutional investors globally. Combining intelligent technology with a unique source of information the platform empowers asset allocators to make better investment decisions whilst achieving utmost time and cost efficiency.
With offices in London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Dubai, its international team is dedicated to supporting a global client base with the most up-to-date QIS dataset, advanced portfolio construction, performance and risk analytics. The firm has established strong partnerships with the top 18 investments banks, global asset managers, pensions funds and insurance companies.
For more information please visit: www.premialab.com
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Paratus Increases Full-Year 2024 Earnings Guidance and Provides Update on Operations in Mexico
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Paratus Energy Services Ltd. (Oslo: PLSV) (“Paratus” or the “Company”) announces an upward revision of its full-year 2024 EBITDA guidance and provides commentary on the Company’s rig operations in Mexico, operated through its wholly-owned subsidiary Fontis Holdings Ltd. (“Fontis”).
Following strong operational execution year-to-date, Paratus is raising its full-year 2024 EBITDA guidance to $250-260 million, representing a mid-point increase of $25 million from the previous guidance range of $220-240 million. Further details will be provided on the quarterly earnings call on November 29, 2024.
Paratus has noted recent reports regarding a potential temporary reduction in rig activity in Mexico, and consequently the Company wishes to provide an update as well as clarify the potential financial impact to the Company of such dynamics. The contracts for all of Fontis’ jack-ups with the client permit activity to be temporarily ceased for up to 45 days during the contract term, without revenue being generated during such period. However, any deferred days will extend the contract duration accordingly. Fontis has received notification from its client that the Courageous will temporarily cease operations for 45 days due to delays in the client’s preparatory activities at its next location. Operations at the Courageous’ current location is expected to be completed in early December 2024, upon which the rig will remain in standby at its location. The estimated EBITDA impact of a 45-day deferral through the end of the firm contract period is expected to be approximately $3 million.
Paratus has accommodated and priced such flexibility into its contracts in Mexico to allow its client to execute its operations more efficiently. The Company remains highly focused on supporting its client and continuing to strengthen the long-standing relationship it has had for over a decade, and the Company has taken note of the public comments the client has recently provided about its future plans for operations and payments to its suppliers.
This announcement contains information considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. The announcement was published by Baton Haxhimehmedi, CFO of Paratus, on the time and date set out above.
For further information, please contact:
Baton Haxhimehmedi, CFO
[email protected]
+47 406 39 083
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