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

Reception hosted by Platinum Sponsors: