We are proud to present another world-class speakers program that will
explore our conference theme: Safety, Security and Sustainability.
Session 10
TIME
9:00am to 10:30am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Regional Spotlight: Africa
Interferry Domestic Ferry Safety Committee Update
Oliver Weiss, chairman of Interferry’s Domestic Ferry Safety Committee, will provide an update on the first ever successful Africa Ferry Safety Seminar which was co-sponsored by Interferry and the IMO. Oliver will also discuss Interferry’s overall strategy to improve safety for passengers and crew in the developing world.
Increasing Safety and Sustainability in Africa
Building off the successful Africa Ferry Safety Seminar, Interferry brings some key players to the main stage to present how they are improving safety and sustainability in the region.
| Participants | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Weiss | Interferry, UK | Interferry Domestic Ferry Safety Committee Update |
| John Bertell | Carus, Åland | Safety in Developing Countries Through IT |
| Akpan Ukeme Sunday | Lagos State Waterways Authority, Nigeria | Decarbonizing African Ferry Industry Through Sustainable Ferry Design and Operations |
| Rose Appiah Okyere | Volta Lake Transport Company, Ghana | Maritime Safety and Sustainability |
| David Okafor | Consultant for Caverton Marine Limited | Electrifying Nigeria’s Inland Waterway Vessels Using Market Forces |
| Roberta Weisbrod | World Ferry Safety Association (WFSA), USA | Electrifying Nigeria’s Inland Waterway Vessels Using Market Forces |
| Dr. Paul Adalikwu | Secretary General of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Nigeria | TBC |
Coffee Break
TIME
10:30am to 11:00am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Coffee Break
Coffee sponsored by Bronze Sponsors:
Session 11
TIME
11:00am to 11:15am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
World Ferry Safety Association Student Awards
Roberta Weisbrod (WFSA) announces the winners of the 2024 World Ferry Safety Association Student Awards.
| Participants | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Roberta Weisbrod | World Ferry Safety Association (WFSA), USA | Student Awards |
Session 12
TIME
11:15am to 12:30pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Building a Ferry Sustainable Future
As environmental regulations continue to tighten, operators are looking to build vessels as sustainably and cost-effectively as possible. This session will explore building the next generation of sustainable vessels from the perspectives of shipbuilders, designers and operators.
| Participants | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Jesper Aagesen | DFDS A/S, Denmark | How DFDS is Working on a Ferry Sustainable Future |
| Dr. Iain Percy | Artemis Technologies, UK | Navigating the Future: What the Three Pillars of Sustainability Mean for the Ferry Industry |
| Mika Laurilehto | Rauma Marine Constructions, Finland | FUSE – Electrification of Short Sea Shipping |
| Kevin Bartoy | Washington State Ferries, USA | Building a Sustainable Future at Washington State Ferries |
| Juan Pablo Molina | Baleària, Spain | Baleària’s Ferry Sustainable Future |
| Anders Ørgård | OSK Design, Denmark | Moderator |
Lunch
TIME
12:30pm to 1:45pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Lunch
Lunch sponsored by Silver Sponsors:
Session 13
TIME
1:45pm to 2:00pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
REGENT: Evolution Since 2021
Adam Triolo shares an update on REGENT’s first full-scale seaglider and how the all-electric wing-in ground-effect vehicle will deliver a safe, high-speed, sustainable transportation solution.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Adam Triolo | REGENT, USA |
Session 14
TIME
2:00pm to 3:30pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Safety Spotlight: Batteries and Alternative Fuels for Ferries
The future of battery electric solutions and alternative fuels for powering ferries and the vehicles they carry is a timely and popular topic. This session will explore the fire and safety considerations for building and powering the electric vessels of the future, as well as the transportation of battery powered vehicles onboard.
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Joep Bollerman | Lloyd’s Register, USA | Safety Spotlight: Batteries and Alternative Fuels |
| Sverre Eriksen | DNV, Norway | Battery Propulsion: Rule Development and Learning from Incidents |
| Kim Clifford | Incat, Australia | Safety First: Navigating the Construction of the World’s Largest Battery Electric Ferry |
| Martin Carlsson | Stena Teknik, Sweden | Safety Spotlight: Alternative Fueled Ships and Cargo |
| Maria Garbarini | RINA, Italy | Innovative Strategies for Transporting Alternative Fueled Vehicles on Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax Ships |
| Claes Berglund | Stena, Sweden | Moderator |
Coffee Break
TIME
3:30pm to 4:00pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Coffee Break
Coffee sponsored by Bronze Sponsors:
Session 15
TIME
4:00pm to 5:00pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Ferry Leaders Panel 2
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan moderates a discussion with ferry leaders from across the globe on safety, security and sustainability as they share the perspectives of small and medium sized vessel ferry operators.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Götz Becker | FRS, Germany |
| Greta Bédard | Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ), Canada |
| Will Dady | StraitNZ Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries, New Zealand |
| Ettore Morace | Trasmed GLE, Italy |
| Mark Wilson | Northumberland/Bay Ferries, Canada |
Session 16
TIME
5:00pm to 5:05pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Closing Ceremonies
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan and Interferry President Ronny Moriana Glindemann of DFDS will close out Interferry2024, the 48th Annual Interferry Conference. They will pass the Interferry flag to Guido Grimaldi and the Grimaldi Group, hosts of Interferry2025 in Sorrento, Italy which will be held October 4 – 8, 2025.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
| Ronny Moriana Glindemann | DFDS, Spain |
| Guido Grimaldi | Grimaldi Group, Italy |
Happy Hour
TIME
5:05pm to 6:05pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is sponsored by:
Farewell Dinner
TIME
7:00pm – 1:30am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 29
