Conference presented by the IBA Maritime and Transport Law Committee and supported by the IBA European Regional Forum

Topics include:

• Offshore energy: wind parks and other services from the legal perspective
• Costal and marine spatial planning and the maritime industry
• Cross-border insolvencies: restructuring and shipping insolvencies – how, why, when and where?
• Legal compliance issues in the global activities of a modern ship-owner

Who should attend?

Lawyers and company representatives involved in international maritime law and maritime regulatory compliance, vessel operations and/or acquisitions, and all those with an interest in maritime and transport law generally.

Official Event Website:

http://www.ibanet.org/Article/Detail.aspx?ArticleUid=85ceea7a-352d-4920-9382-4ef5eabbdf24

The PORT SECURITY CONFERENCE OF CANADA (PSCC) is in its sixth year as Canada’s premiere national conference and expo on port and maritime security. This year the conference and expo will take place from Tuesday May 15, 2012 – Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

The vision for PSCC came from the need for professional development and technical education, especially during a time of change.  PSCC is a forum for practical discussion of how to most effectively implement security in the port environment.

PSCC is a professional development opportunity for those charged with the management and operation of security activities within the port, and will be of interest to operators, regulators, shippers and others directly involved in the successful operation of secure and safe ports.

The structure of PSCC allows delegates to be briefed on current and pending issues and regulations by government and industry officials, and to share practical case studies of effective solutions implemented in real world situations on a daily basis. Sessions on best practices will highlight the most effective ways operators have found to get the job done. The expo gives delegates a chance to see the latest security technologies from world-class solution providers.

Official Event Website:

http://www.portsecure.ca/

Understand the latest data management strategies and tracking technologies to gain operational efficiencies at Vessel Tracking and Monitoring Conference 2012

Attend this conference and you will:

• Gain operational and fleet management solutions through discovering the latest in real time vessel tracking

• Benefit from experts in the industry providing solutions for the advancement of maritime security, AIS and LRIT, eNavigation, satellite AIS and the implications of real time tracking vessels

• Understand how vessel tracking can be employed to improve maritime security out at sea and in port and aid in protecting your assets

• Discover how e-Navigation implementation in 2012 will impact operations

Official Event Website:

http://www.informaglobalevents.com/event/vessel-tracking-monitoring-seminar

Official Event Website:

http://www.psoce.com/

As it stands today China remains the fastest growing market in the world and according to the “12th Five Plan” there are no signs of it slowing down but rather steaming on ahead! The year 2012 will be a momentous year for the Chinese port industry and port operators are actively seeking solutions for upgrading and expansion.

The previous China Port Technology and Investment Conference have all been great successes and Noppen’s ‘3rd Annual China Port Technology and Investment Conference 2012’ plans to follow in it predecessors footsteps by accommodating the most prestigious leaders from the port industry to explore solutions for long-term port growth and to provide updates on the latest port expansion schemes. The conference is the ideal place for you to present your products and solutions to China’s port industry decision makers.

Official Event Website:

http://www.noppen.com.cn/upcoming/L1201/index.asp

SMi proudly present their 5th annual Border Security event. This year’s event will be hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria for a second year following on from the great success of it’s debut there last year. The event will be held on Wednesday 29th February & Thursday 1st March 2012. This event forms a key part of Smi group’s growing security portfolio and will offer a global and regional overview of all hot topics surrounding maintenance of Border Security.
Border Security is a continually evolving challenge and although each border has it’s own unique history and issues associated with it, there is opportunity to share and learn from experiences of Border Security professionals from around the world. Border flashpoints and hotspots can be created by political & economic tensions and protecting them is a fundamental element of maintaining national security.
This year’s event returns to Bulgaria and provides a timely appraisal of Border Security concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. As a relatively new member of the European Union, Bulgaria faces geo-polilcal challenges unlike many of its co-members. Along with Romania, it is also doing everything it can to be accepted in to the Schengen Area. This necessitateseffective border policing and this position as a border security hot spot makes it an ideal and intriguing venue.

Official Event Website:

http://www.smi-online.co.uk/events/overview.asp?is=16&ref=3767

Conference Information

On any given day, more than one million people, including over 600,000 aliens, over 300,000 private vehicles, and over 80,000 shipments of goods, are processed at our nation’s borders.

A priority for the current Administration has been to improve immigration controls and security along the border with Mexico and Canada. More than $50 billion dollars have been allocated by federal and state government for homeland and border security.

Programs like SBInet, the massive Boeing integration project, are already underway. Companies offering solutions for border enforcement, surveillance and identification, biometrics and credentialing, now have the opportunity to become part of the solution.

The Border Security Expo is the perfect opportunity to bring together high-level speakers discussing the most pressing topics with the companies offering the latest solutions.

As a conference attendee you are guaranteed a conference with high-level insights from government and industry leaders designed to promote discussions and provide answers. During breaks from the conference, the Expo Hall will be open to further discuss solutions with industry leaders from all over the world, showcasing their state-of-the-art technologies.

Conference and Expo Attendee Profile

Who should attend this all important event?

Past attendees include:

Expo Attendees

For those unable to attend the conference portion of this event, the Expo will not only contain state-of-the art technology solutions, but also free seminars on hot topics. At the very least you will be able to network with your peers, join us for coffee and refreshments, be eligible to win prizes in daily drawings.

Admission to the Border Security Expo is FREE. We look forward to seeing you there!

Official Event Website:

http://www.bordersecurityexpo.com/con-expo-info.html

The Cruise Shipping Summit will examine the most current needs of the modern cruise customer. This includes the topics of generating new custom, effectively considering frequent cruisers, up-selling, branding, and innovative marketing. Attractive locations and services will also be examined. This event will focus on maximising customer care to enhance revenue generation.

Official Event Website:

http://www.wplgroup.com/aci/conferences/eu-mcs1.asp

Don’t miss the Subsea Australia Event of 2012

Discover new advances in field development, subsea operations, connection systems and infrastructure at Australia’s largest subsea event for 2012- the Subsea Australasia Conference.

Covering the latest in Subsea Australia development, with eight topics to choose from:

• Subsea Market Outlook (Half day)

• Calcareous Sediments on the North West Shelf of Australia  (Full day)

• Design and Management of Long tieback Subsea Infrastructure (Half day)

• The ins and outs of Subsea Connection Systems (Half day)

• Project Evaluations: Economic and Technical Risking (Half day)

• Direct Electrical Heating (DEH) – The challenges of implementing new technologies in deepwater gas production systems to benefit flow assurance (Half day)

• Advances in AUV Technologies for Underwater Survey and Production (Half day)

• Subsea Operations – Managing the day to day challenges (Full day)

Official Event Website:

http://www.aogexpo.com.au/content.asp?cid=4&tid=4

Liquid Learning is delighted to present the 2nd Annual Total Port Security Forum 2012 – the key international platform for networking, knowledge exchange and regional collaboration for port security practitioners across the region.

Official Event Website:

http://liquidlearning.com.au/llg08/February/