Being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Dubai Maritime City Authority's (DMCA) Second Dubai Maritime Schedule will certainly open its doors in October this year to explore major possibilities in the global maritime sector and the industry's future in the modern world combined with intensive regional preparations for a post-oil age.

Marc Gijsbrecht, Maersk Line's Chief Executive Officer for West Central Asia, will certainly be the keynote audio speaker for the occasion, taking into consideration the considerable duty that Maersk Line plays as one of the world's biggest and most important maritime and operator business, along with other global speakers, maritime professionals, choice manufacturers, leaders, and key stakeholders that will descend on The Address Dubai Marina on October 10, 2017 for comprehensive discussions on the rapidly progressing local and global maritime industries, and a much-needed evaluation of the latest developments in maritime technologies and innovation worldwide.

Amer Ali, Executive Director of DMCA, said: "As a eading international platform, the Dubai Maritime Agenda unites a variety of worldwide very important people, leading regional and international professionals, decision-makers, and maritime leaders to acquire insights into the industry's significant contributions to global economic development. Gijsbrecht's participation is an additional indicator of the high profile attendance and confidence put in Dubai's marine industry. In addition, by holding the occasion, we aim to place the spotlight on the emirate's key function in the advancement of the local and global maritime industries based on the pillars of creative thinking, technological innovation, excellence, training, and human human investment."

The newest edition will specifically concentrate on Dubai's regular campaigns to strengthen the duty of the local maritime community inning accordance with the government's financial diversification policy and detailed Dubai Strategy 2021. Holding this year's Dubai Maritime Schedule is straightened with the DMCA's goals to draw in capitalists from various parts of the world, placed Dubai on the global maritime map, raise the financial share of the residential industry, and catapult the emirate right into the rankings of the world's most dynamic, secure, and secure maritime capitals.

The discussions will certainly be split into five sessions to cover a considerable series of pushing topics and developments. The participants will particularly take on 'The Global Outlook for Shipping;' 'Safely sailing the high seas reducing the legal risks;Future of shipping technologies (automated ships, 3D printing, energy);Finance for shipping in the next decade; and The role of shipping banks and maritime clustering (collaboration or competition).

Moderated by international broadcaster and journalist Todd Benjamin, the forum will begin with a consider the evolving market environment, with emphasis on the container, energy transport, and offshore aquatic markets. Leading industry players will certainly discuss the expectation for particular market sectors and exactly how market problems are re-shaping the framework of the industry such as the accelerated relocation in the direction of greater debt consolidation.

In session two, the role of adjudication in the resolution of maritime disputes and in reducing lawful threats for shipowners will be discussed, with an unique consider the contributions of the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) as a new player on the global settlement scene. The participants will take on the key attributes of a strong arbitration and arbitration solution, the major mediation territories around the globe, and the delivery of an educated and trusted settlement and mediation service.

After a networking break, interest will resort to modifications in information and interactions technology. The session will check out the future of digital applications for the shipping industry and exactly what they may indicate for operational effectiveness and economic climates of range. The linked difficulties of cyber safety for delivery lines, ports and various other elements in the supply chain will likewise be looked into.

Financing for shipping in the following years will certainly be the main emphasis of session 4 and how the current market landscape has actually impacted the number and deal dimension of ship financing bargains until now in 2017.

The final session of the day will see representatives of a few of the world's top international maritime hubs evaluating the vital approaches for success and produced benefits. They will supply their views on just what exists in advance for competitors and participation amongst the world's leading maritime capitals.

The invited international speakers will be led by Clive Aston from the London London Maritime Arbitration Association; Nijoe Joseph, Partner, Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP; Dipak Karki, Head of Financial Advisory & Capital at Galbraith's Limited; Sergey Popravko, CEO, SCF Management Services; and Mark Williams, Managing Partner, Affinity Research LLP.

The distinguished speakers will be signed up with by a group of high-profile personalities throughout the panel conversations consisting Kaity Arsoniadis-Stein, Executive Director, Vancouver International Maritime Centre; Mark Beer OBE, Co-Chief Executive and Registrar General, DIFC Courts; Arthur Bowring MH, Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group (HKMAG); Rene Kofod-Olsen, CEO, Topaz Energy and Marine; Anwar Siddiqui, President, The Bahri Data, The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (BAHRI); Jos Standerwick, Chief Executive Officer, Maritime London; Oskar Levander, Vice-President Innovation, Engineering & Technology Marine, Rolls-Royce Plc; and Marcus Machin, CEO, Tufton Oceanic (Middle East) Ltd.

Other panelists are Panos G. Moraitis, CEO, Aspida; Edward Newitt, Executive Committee, EMAC; Stephan Piworus, Senior Vice President, Identec Solutions; DomenikNizet, Senior Vice President - Delivering Financing Asia Pacific & Middle East, DVB Bank SE; Gwynne Lewis, Head of Data, Digital and Software program, LR Marine and Offshore; Jacob Berman, Managing Director, Criterion Chartered; and Nawfal Al Jourani, Chief Officer, Dubai Maritime Cluster Office.