Norway and Japan are both leading shipping countries, and Norwegian shipping companies are vital partners for Japanese companies and industries, delivering key exports to markets worldwide. However, international shipping is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, and with increasing focus on environment and climate changes, the shipping industry in both countries are now actively pursuing means of reducing the “carbon footprint” of the sector by moving towards “cleaner transportation”.

The aim of this seminar is to create an arena for discussion of the challenges, strategies and experiences of reducing energy and environmental impact of the Norwegian and Japanese shipping industry. The seminar is by invitation only, and participants includes representatives from Japanese and Norwegian government, industry and research.

DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Venue: Royal Norwegian Embassy, Multi Function Hall
Organizers: Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan and Innovation Norway

PROGRAM:
13:30-13:40 Welcome note
by Ambassador H.E. Mr. Åge Grutle

13:40-14:00 "Key-note: Japan's Technology Policy on Reducing CO2  Emissions from Shipping"
by Hidenori Imade, Counsellor for  Technology Policy, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

14:00-14:20 Bergesen World Wide services (to be confirmed)

14:20-14:40 "Environmental Shipping Dedication"
by Israel Rodriguez, Head of Quality and Environmental Management, Corporate Communications Manager, Region Asia Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

14:40-15:00 "NYK's Cool Earth Project"
by Tomoyuki Matsubara, NYK Line

15:00-15:20 "K-Line’s Environmental Activity"
by Takashi Watanabe, Manager of environment team, K Line

15:20-15:40 "Protecting the Environment by Safer Maritime Navigation and Operation"
by Tor A. Svanes, Director, Jeppesen Norway

---Break---

16:10-16:30 "The Liquefied Energy Chain: Combined LNG and CO2 Ship Transport"
by Audun Aspelund, NTNU

16:30-16:50 "Natural Gas Propulsion System from Rolls-Royce: From Gas Filling Flange to Propeller Thrust"
by Ivar Flusund - Technical Director, Merchant  Solution, Rolls-Royce Marine Japan

16:50-17:10 "Marintek – Overview of R&D on Environmental Friendly  Maritime Transportation"
by Per Magne Einang, Research Director, Sintef Marintek

17:10-17:30 "R&D on Fuel Efficiency and Novel Designs"
by Bo Cerup Simonsen, Environment Project Coordinator, DNV (Det Norske Veritas)

18:00 – Reception at the Ambassador’s Residence