IWSA Wind Propulsion Seminar – Singapore
Wind Propulsion Seminar – Thursday, 01 October, 1530-1800
This is a great opportunity for Singapore-based maritime stakeholders to get an update on the state of play in the rapidly developing wind propulsion sector. There will be a market overview presentation by the IWSA Secretary General, followed by a panel discussing the scaling of these technologies, the drivers & barriers [regulatory, operational, finance, legal/contractual] - More details to come....
The event is free of charge, however registration is required - please register using the link on the left [Register Here]
Hosted by: Stephenson Harwood and International Windship Association
In association with: Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
Event Agenda
3:30pm Registration
4:00pm Presentation – update of wind propulsion
4:15pm Panel – discussing drivers & barriers [regulatory, operational, finance, legal/contractual]
4:45pm Q&A
5:00pm Networking
6:00pm Close
Audience: General maritime stakeholders - shipowners/operators, finance, designers, tech developers etc.
Panelists:
Shane Balani is a Director in the Projects team at the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and is the lead for GCMD’s initiative to scale the adoption of energy efficiency technologies in shipping.
Prior to GCMD, he was a marine surveyor at Lloyd’s Register, working on novel newbuilding projects across specialist offshore and dual-fuel installations, including for what was at the time the world’s largest heavy lift offshore vessel and one of the first ever dual fuel installations. He then moved into a consultancy role at the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub working with partners to develop decarbonisation strategies and projects.
A mechanical engineer with 10 years of experience in the marine industry, Shane started his career by training with the UK Royal Navy. He has since worked in multiple continents, including as an existing ship surveyor in the Port of Singapore, on port state compliance issues, emergency repairs, deep retrofit projects.
Shane is a member of the Working Group for Ammonia Bunkering, part of Singapore Standards Council’s Chemical Standards Committee. He graduated from the University of Bristol with a first class Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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Nick Dingemans, Partner, Stephenson Harwood, Singapore
Nick specialises in advising clients on complex cross-border acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures and project development with a focus on energy, natural resources, infrastructure and energy transition. His experience spans Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, where he has advised clients ranging from governments, multinational corporations to start ups and financial institutions. Nick’s clients benefit from his ability to navigate cultural diversity, and his deep understanding of the commercial drivers behind their decisions to deliver successful outcomes in high-stakes transactions.
He provides agile thinking and practical solutions, ensuring clients maximise benefits in their transactions. Whether advising on renewable energy developments,, upstream oil and gas projects or LNG infrastructure. Nick’s approach is both strategic and commercially astute.
Nick is valued for his ability to see beyond problems, offering solutions that drive success. His clients trust his expertise in managing high-stakes transactions and complex legal challenges.
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Wei Gao 高玮, Technical Support Manager, Business Development – Maritime, DNV Singapore
Wei Gao is a technical expert with a background of more than 30 years experiences in shipping business, 4 years as naval architect for ship design in several disciplines including passenger ship, 12 years as class approval engineer and section leader and 15+ years for class pre-contract services and technical support services supporting business development.
With international working experiences in Shanghai, Denmark, Norway and Singapore
- Core designer for the first SOLAS compliance passenger ship built in China.
- Statutory legislation approval including training other colleagues.
- Yearly regulatory update roadshow for 9 years
- Developing DNV pre-contact services from 2011 and engagement to multi-levels and depth
- Decarbonization expert and follow-up all new technologies development, alternative fuels (LNG, Methanol, Ethanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen etc.) and alternative technologies (battery EES, fuel cell, WAPS, air lubrication, nuclear etc.)
- Introduction of new voluntary MASS Code and DNV AROS notation (AutoRemote operation) and D-INF notation onboard digital data infrastructure to regional clients.
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Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association
Gavin is the founding Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA), established in 2014. and continues in this elected post today. He heads the IWSA delegation at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) where the organisation holds consultative status, along with sitting on the European Sustainable Shipping Forum and until recently also on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCC) stakeholder’s advisory committee.
He is also a non-executive board member on the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and acts in an advisory capacity for numerous maritime projects and initiatives.
Gavin holds a Masters degree in Sustainable Development, specialising in small scale sustainable shipping and logistics in developing countries. He regularly runs seminars and short course as a visiting lecturer at a number of universities and colleges, including the UN World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden. He also regularly writes articles on the development of wind propulsion and sustainable shipping for a number of publications and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Sailing Technology.
