The European Cruise Council is gathering experts from a variety of fields to present port officials with the detailed knowledge they need to take informed decisions on whether to install shoreside power. In attendance will be ECC member cruise lines, equipment suppliers and representatives of the European Commission.

Speakers include:
Bert Swets, Disney Cruise Line Vice President of Marine & Technical Operations
Piero Susino, Princess Cruises Director Technical Services
Francesco Balbi, MSC Cruises Environmental Coordinator
Robert Ashdown, ECC Director of Technical, Environment & Operations
Peter Xotta, Port Metro Vancouver Vice President Planning and Operations
Bent Olof Jansson, Copenhagen Malmö Port Technical Director
Luciano Corbetta, Cavotec Sales Director, Group Market Unit Manager Port & Maritime
Knut Marquart, ABB Head of Shore to Ship Power
Michael Watts, Cochran Marine Vice President Marine Development
Malina Koleshanska, European Commission Policy Officer DG TAXUD
Fred Danska, Wärtsilä Corporation Director Cruise Business Ship Power

Event programme:
9.00 am INTRODUCTIONS
9.20 am OWNER AND PORT
11.00 am Coffee and networking
11.30 am TECHNICAL
1.00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm REGULATORS
3.00 pm ENERGY/COMMERCIAL
4.15 pm OPEN FORUM
5.15 pm CLOSING REMARKS
5.20 pm RECEPTION
* Programme and speakers are subject to change

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Conference fee:

Register after 12 April 2012: €199
 

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Administrative Information

Venue
Marittima  Terminal 103 Venezia
Tel: +39 041 2403021/22/23

Conference Hotel Accommodation

Hilton Garden Inn: located in Mestre but very well connected to Venice: 10 minutes drive by taxi/public bus.

Delegate rates: Double bed single use € 105; double bed 2 pax € 125,00 (city tax not included). Shuttle bus from hotel to Venice Historical Center € 12,00/ per room.
To book a room phone: +39 041 5455 901; Fax: +39 041 5455 955; Email: info@hgivenice.com.

Hotel Papadopoli – Accor: Located in Venice 15 minutes walking distance to the port or three minutes walking distance to the ‘people mover’ and then one minute to the port.

Delegate rates: single bed € 215; single king size bed € 235; double bed king size 2 pax € 265 (city tax not included).
To book a room phone: +39 041 710400; Fax: +39 041 710394; Email: h1313@accor.com.

To obtain these special rates, you need to quote the 'ECC Cold Ironing Conference' when you make your reservation.

Cancellation policy
All delegate bookings are considered binding on receipt of booking form. Payment is required on receipt of event invoice, which will be emailed, unless the registration is made on or after the 12th April 2012, when payment must be made at the time of registration. This is a prepaid event. If you cannot attend you must cancel your registration in writing no later than the 12th April 2012 to receive a refund minus a 10% administration charge.

We cannot accept verbal cancellations. Cancellations made after this time are liable for the full conference fee. We suggest you send a substitute to attend in your place at no extra cost.

Registration fee
The registration fee includes participation in the Cold Ironing Technical Conference. All bookings are considered binding on receipt of the registration form.

For further information on this event, please call:
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Alternatively email: info@ashcroftandassociates.com

Cold Ironing Technical Conference Programme

The main issues are:

• Harmonising voltages and frequencies
• How do local authorities fit in?
• What is The European Commission’s current stance?
• Energy companies need to provide certainty – in terms of liability as well.
• What common standard are ICE and IEEE trying to achieve?
• Cruise ships now have a common standards – what are they?
• What is the cost of installation and operation?
• Will the regulator subsidise energy supplies?