IUMI Zurich Conference
September 12 - 15 2010
Monday, 13 September:
Presentations by Keynote-Speakers:
Nicholas Pitts-Tucker, Director Seaspan Corporation
Prof. Hato Schmeiser, University of St. Gallen
Facts and Figures:
Chairman's Report and Report on World Merchant Fleet. Cédric Charpentier
Global Marine Insurance Report. Astrid Seltmann
The Effect of Inflation on Hull Repair Costs. Giorgia Rama
Update on World Economy and Trade. Hassiba Benamara, Unctad Geneva
Take Aways and Q&A. Cédric Charpentier
Ocean Hull:
Chaiman's Report and State of the Market. Peter McIntosh
Slow steaming/ Low Sulphur – a Problem for Underwriters?
- A shipowners views. Ludovic Gerard
- A surveyor's views. Gerry Williams
- ... and the engine manufacturer? Stig B. Jakobsen
Impact on Underwriters, Take Aways and Q&A. Lars Rhodin
Tuesday, 14 September:
Cargo:
Chairman’s Report and State of the Market. Mike Davies
Transnational Crime. Barry Conlon
Stock & Storage – An Underestimated Risk? Andreas Siebert
Iraq – Cargo Underwriter’s Exposure During the Re-Building of a Country: Slides, Text. Max Zaccar
Marco Polo – Motorways of the Seas. EU Brussels, actually Dennis Marvin
Take Aways and Q&A. Mike Davies
Offshore and Energy:
Chairman’s Report and State of the Market. Frank Costa
Claims, Yesterday and Today. Dudley Chapman
Panel Discussion: Actuaries and Underwriters – a Rose War?
Introduction and Moderation. Fritz Stabinger
An Actuary Takes his stand. Christian Irgens
An Underwriter’s Position. François de Maeyer
A Reinsurer Has his say. Jim McDonald
Wrap-up/ Take home items. Fritz Stabinger
Inland Hull, Fishing Vessels and Yachts:
The Specialist Skills Equipment and Issues in the Installation of Offshore Windfarms. Jos De Gelas
The Navigational Challenges of Offshore Windfarms. Philip Wake
Non-destructive Testing the Yachting Industry. Smoke and Mirrors? Colin Thomas
Incrasing Sophistication of Fishing Vessels. Hans Eelsing
Legal and Liability:
Chairman’s Report and Questionnaire. Steven Barr
Status Report on International Conventions. Andrew Bardot
CMI Compulsory Insurance. Dr. Dieter Schwampe
Classification Societies’ Liability – A Level Playing Field? Simon Tatham
International Trade Sanctions – Legal Developments & the Perils of Non-Compliance. Peter Crowther
International Trade Sanctions – Business Impacts. Dr. Rolf Tanner
Wednesday, 15 September
Loss Prevention:
Chairman’s Report and Introduction. Alessandro Morelli
Misuse of the Standard Box by Flexibags and the Results. Hans-Joachim Grasshoff
Why Loading “Flowing Mud” Ends up in Capsizing – The Danger of Wet Iron Ore Fines. Willem Van Renterghem
IUMI’s Work at IMO. Andrew Higgs
Paris MoU – Introduction of a New Inspection Regime. Carien Droppers - 'withheld from the public upon express request of the Paris MoU'
MAIB – Lessons from Marine Accident Investigations. Steve Clinch
Take Aways and Q&A. Uwe-Peter Schieder
USMET – Claims and how to deal with them. Capt. Stephen Cross
The President’s Workshop
Piracy and Oil Spills – Our Future is Threatened. Rear Admiral Brian Salerno
Marine Insurance – Will it be bought in Years to come? Robert DeMotta
On the High Seas – A Global Resposibility. Simon Walmsley
Presentations on Webcast (Navigation on the left side)
Pictures from the Event (Navigation on the left side)
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Minutes
Index to Minutes
Annex 1: President's Welcome
Annex 2: Secretary General's Welcome
Annex 3: President's Opening Remarks
Annex 4: President's Closing Remarks
Annex 5: Acceptance New President
