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Moderator: Neville Smith, Mariner Communications

GDPR - from reactive to proactive data protection
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With penalties of up to 4% of turnover (not profit!) for non-compliance, the EU General Data Protection Resolution (GDPR) comes into force on 25th May 2018. It covers EU registered vessels but also any companies that offer goods and services to EU citizens, making it vital that Asian ship owner executives understand the consequences of not securing their data.
•   How will GDPR affect ship owners in general?
•   How should Asian ship owners react to it and what can they do to prepare?
•   What are the consequences of not complying in time?
Confirmed speaker: Scott Pilkington, Partner HFW (Singapore Office)

Blockchain and how it will affect ship owners
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With blockchain technology, the number of stakeholders in a transactional process can be reduced, lowering costs, delays and complexity. Likewise, a new crypto currency called TEU has been designed to be a more efficient platform for trading containers. How can Asian ship owners navigate a path to leverage this powerful new technology for business growth and efficiency?
•   How will blockchain and crypto currency change the way we interact in shipping?
•   Are Asian ship owners ready for more transparency and trust? How will the industry look if fewer agents, ship brokers and other middlemen are required?
•   How can ship owners save money and become more efficient by implementing blockchain?
Confirmed speaker: Johnson Leung, Co-founder 300 Cubits

Cyber risks, a new challenge for classification societies
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As vessels become more connected in the drive towards smarter shipping, Classification Societies are responding to the challenge of cyber risks and providing support for owners that extends beyond the traditional class remit.
•   What are the main factors driving the shipping operators to improve their cyber protection?
•   How do you protect the connected ship?
•   What can owners do to adopt a proactive cyber policy?
Confirmed speaker: Pier Carazzai, Hong Kong Area Manager, ABS.

How to save money, time and stay in compliance with IT and comms
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Confirmed speaker: Eric Jan Bakker, VP Sales Asia Pacific, Marlink.