The Event - which is open to representatives of all ECASBA, and indeed FONASBA member associations - is generously supports by our German associate, the Zentralverband Deutscher Schiffmakler E.V..

Presentations

THE STATE OF PLAY 2013

An overview of current European maritime policy initiatives relevant to the ship agency and ship broking sectors. Presented by FONASBA General Manager Jonathan C. Williams FICS.

e-MARITIME

An update on recent developments in the electronic exchange of data between the ship and shore. Presented by Jukka Savo, Policy Officer, DG-MOVE.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR SHIP AGENTS AND SHIP BROKERS

Initial proposals for co-ordination and promotion of education and training within the FONASBA membership. Presented by Capt. Jakov Karmelic, FONASBA Vice-President for Education.

THE CURRENT SITUATION IN GERMANY

An overview of the current state of  maritime transport in Germany , with specific emphasis on the port of Hamburg. Presented by Christian Koopmann, chairman of the German Shipbrokers Association.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY IN GERMANY

A review of the current program of education for the shore-based shipping industry in Germany. Presented by Christian Peymann, Principal of the Hamburg School of Shipping and Transportation.

DAKOSY, THE HAMBURG PORT COMMUNITY SYSTEM

An introduction to Hamburg’s integrated port data communications system. Presented by Evelyn Eggars, Director of the DAKOSY Sales Department.

THE GERMAN CONTAINER MARKET 2013

A review of the current state of the German-operated container ship fleet. Presented by Peter Eckhardt, Director, Martini Chartering, GMBH.