Speakers Program Day 1 • October 28

Keynote: Bud Darr

Bud, Executive VP of Maritime Policy and Government Affairs for the MSC Group, will provide a strategic overview of the conference themes relative to one of the largest shipping companies in the world – including his take on how greenhouse gas regulations are affecting the maritime industry and how MSC is addressing these challenges and opportunities

Keynote: Sotiris Raptis

Sotiris, Secretary General of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) in Brussels, Belgium will enlighten the audience on his association’s key areas of focus with the European Union officials in Brussels that are relative to our conference themes. He will also provide an overview of how ECSA and Interferry work together for the benefit of the ferry industry.

Interferry Update and 2023 Annual General Meeting

Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan will present an update on the organization’s 2024-2026 strategic direction and afterwards will be joined by Chairman Tim Mooney to hold Interferry’s 2023 Annual General Meeting.

Regulatory Panel

Johan Roos, Interferry’s director of Regulatory Affairs will discuss the association’s top regulatory priorities while engaging the perspectives of fellow industry experts including Ed Pang (Arcsilea), Claes Berglund (Stena), Torben Carlsen (DFDS) and Paul Kyprianou (Grimaldi Group), Interferry’s Operators Policy Committee chairman.

Security

Changes to EU Borders – EES AND ETIAS

Georgios Tsakalis (Frontex/European Border and Coast Guard Agency) will explain how the European Union is introducing two major changes which will affect travellers and carriers – the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Authorisation (ETIAS). This session will discuss what these changes will mean in practice for ferry operators who transport passengers between third countries and the EU.

Safety and Security Issues Facing the Ferry Industry

Instability in many parts of the world increases the need for enhanced security for operators in those regions. Claire Womersley (HFW) will provide a snapshot of key security issues of interest to the ferry industry.

Cybersecurity

Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in Maritime Operational Technology

As vessels become increasingly reliant on digital technologies and are interconnected more than ever, it is crucial to equip seafarers with robust and cyber-secure solutions. In this presentation, Ahmed Hassan (ABB) delves into the challenges.

Enhancing Maritime Cyber Resilience: Solutions for the Ferry Industry

In today’s digital age, the ferry industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges that threaten operational continuity, safety, and data integrity. Rafael Kargren (Aurizn) will explore the emerging threats in maritime cyber-environments and introduce innovative strategies to effectively combat these challenges.