Seatrade Europe to examine regulatory changes

Regulatory changes affecting the cruise industry will be one of the focal points of the debate at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg this autumn. Taking place at Hamburg Messe over the period 15-17 September, the afternoon session on 16 September will see leading industry specialists debate the implications of the new SOLAS 2010 regulations, which have a deadline of October next year, and the Safe Return to Port for newbuildings. Other topics being discussed during the panel session are: containing operating costs, saving energy, and controlling emissions and waste. 

Participants during the regulatory changes session will include Allan Bentley, director, Enviromar Consulting; Jochen Deerberg, owner and CEO of Deerberg Systems; Vesa Martinnen, general manager, STX Europe Lifecycle Services; Tom Strang, Vice President, Policy and Regulations, Carnival Corp, and chairman of the European Cruise Council’s environmental sub-committee; Hans van Midden, senior consultant Policy Research Group; and Andrea Zito, COO of V.Ships Leisure. Sphere: Related Content