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2015
Tuesday, August 25th
9:00 AM

Welcome, overview & objectives of ShipArc 2015,

Lawrence Hildebrand Ph.D, World Maritime University

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:00 AM - 5:09 AM

9:05 AM

Welcoming address

Cleopatra Doubia-Henry Ph.D, World Maritime University

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:05 AM - 9:30 AM

9:30 AM

State-of-knowledge on changing Arctic environmental conditions

David Carlson, World Climate Research Programme

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

10:30 AM

Drivers of Arctic shipping & marine operation

Lawson W. Brigham Ph.D, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

The Sasakawa Auditorium

10:30 AM - 10:30 AM

11:00 AM

Regulatory developments & challenges : The Polar Code

Arsenio A. Dominguez, International Maritime Organization

The Sasakawa Auditorium

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

11:20 AM

Ocean governance in the Arctic : conflict, cooperation, challenges

David VanderZwaag Ph.D, Dalhousie University

The Sasakawa Auditorium

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

11:40 AM

Panel discussion : Regulatory, governance & stewardship challenges

Erik Franck Ph.D., Chair, Vrije University

The Sasakawa Auditorium

11:40 AM - 12:30 PM

2:00 PM

Industry developments, opportunities & challenges I

Peter Hinchliffe, International Chamber of Shipping

The Sasakawa Auditorium

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:15 PM

Industry developments, opportunities & challenges II

Tero Vaureste, Arctic Economic Council

The Sasakawa Auditorium

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Industry developments, opportunities & challenges III

Ilja Leo Lang, Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators

The Sasakawa Auditorium

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

2:45 PM

Industry developments, opportunities & challenges IV

Christine Valentin, World Ocean Council

The Sasakawa Auditorium

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Panel discussion : Industry developments, opportunities & challenges

Peter Hinchliffe, International Chamber of Shipping
Tero Vaureste, Arctic Economic Council
Ilja Leo Lang, Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators
Christine Valentin, World Ocean Council

The Sasakawa Auditorium

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

4:00 PM

Highlights from the opening day & expectations for conference outcome

ShipArc 2015

The Sasakawa Auditorium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, August 26th
9:00 AM

Subtheme 1 - Introduction & session objectives

Jeffrey G. Lantz

328

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Subtheme 2 - Introduction & session objectives

Michele Vespe, European Commission, Joint Research Centre

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Subtheme 3 - Introduction & session objectives

David VanderZwaag, Dalhousie University

106

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Subtheme 4 - Introduction & session objectives

Christine Valentin, World Ocean Council

335

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Subtheme 5 - Introduction & session objectives

Carl Gustaf Lundin, IUCN

235

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Subtheme 6 - Introduction & session objectives

Neil Bellefontaine, World Maritime University

108

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

9:10 AM

Arctic Oil Spill Intervention: In search of an integrated approach for the high seas

Tafsir Johansson, World Maritime University

235

9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

Enhancing sustainable development in the Arctic with strong market connections

Tero Vauraste, Arctia Shipping

335

9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

Knowledge discovery of human activities at sea in the Arctic using remote sensing and vessel tracking systems

Michele Vespe, European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Harm Greidanus, European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Carlos Santamaria, European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Thomas Barbas, European Commission, Joint Research Centre

The Sasakawa Auditiorium

9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

Polar Code : implementation issues-U.S. perspective

Jeffrey G. Lantz, United States Coast Guard Academy

328

9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences as a basis for ensuring safe & sustainable shipping in changing arctic environment

Heikki Koivisto,, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences,

108

9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Oil spill response in Arctic environments

Jessika Fuessel, The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF)

235

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

The Polar Code & its influence on the legal status of the Northwest Passage and implications of its potential use

Saied Satei, Robert Gordon University

328

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

The role of sustainability in strategic thinking in Norwegian shipbuilding industry

Faheem Ali, Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU)
Annik Magerholm Fet, Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU)
Dina Aspen, Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU)

335

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

Toward the risk assessment of ship navigation in Arctic sea route under decreasing ice condition

Akihisa Konno, Kogakuin University

108

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

Use of satellite SAR observations integrated in Arctic maritime situational awareness

Hans Eilif Larsen, Kongsberg Satellite Services

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

9:50 AM

Arctic shipping & liability for harm to natural resources

Dominik Walkowski, Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan

328

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM

Detection and tracking of ships in the Canadian Arctic

Steven Horn, Defence Research & Development Canada

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM

Emergency management in maritime mass evacuation operations - the case of the high Arctic

Odd Jarl Borch, University of Nordland and Northern (Arctic) Federal University
Natalia Andreassen, University of Nordland and Northern (Arctic) Federal University
Svetlana Kuznetsova, University of Nordland and Northern (Arctic) Federal University
Sergey Markov, University of Nordland and Northern (Arctic) Federal University

235

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM

Improving communications to enhance maritime domain awareness in the Bering Strait

Melissa Parks, The Pew Charitable Trusts

108

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM

Offshore oil and gas operations in ice infested water-service vessel configuration, ice management and managerial roles - a comparative study of operations in the West Greenland and the Kara Sea

Odd Jarl Borch, University of Nordland
Norvald Kjerstad, Aalesund University College

335

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM

11:00 AM

Arctic Preservation: Exploring the effects of alternative fuel use

Jarrod DeWitz, World Maritime University
Dimitrios Dalaklis, World Maritime University
Aykut Ölçer, World Maritime University
Fabio Ballini, World Maritime University

235

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

From sensors to sense making: Leveraging open-access scientific data to assess Arctic maritime risks

Mark A. Stoddard, Dalhousie University
Melanie Fournier Ph.D, Dalhousie University
Laurent Etienne Ph.D, Dalhousie University
Leah Beveridge Ph.D, Dalhousie University

The Sasakawa Auditorium

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Medium-range forecast of the Arctic sea-ice cover using the satellite observation data

Kimura Noriaki, National Institute of Polar Research

108

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

The Polar Code : gap analysis for protection of marine environment & arctic safety

Mohammed Essallamy, Maritime Safety Institute

328

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

US perspective on Arctic Shipping

Richard Corley, MARAD

335

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

11:20 AM

Arctic horizons: Educating the professional mariner for high latitude stewardship

Nathan Gandy, Maine Maritime Academy

108

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Arctic maritime activities in changing climatic & market conditions: Impacts on local community security & adaptation

Julia Olsen, Norland Research Institute
Grete K. Hovelsrud, Norland Research Institute

106

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Implementing the Polar Code: Education about requirements & fostering best practice in operational to make it work

Michael Kingston, DWF LLP

328

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Norwegian waters - shipping gateway to the Arctic ocean

Johan Marius Ly, Norwegian Coastal Administration

235

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Ship generated waste in the Arctic : marine debris, MARPOL & the Polar Code

David Condino, United States Merchant Marine

328

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Sustainable Arctic Cruise Tourism

Ilja Leo Lang, AECO

335

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Vessel tracking using automatic identification system data in the Arctic

Torkild Eriksen, , Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
Øystein Olsen, , Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)

The Sasakawa Auditorium

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

11:40 AM

Beyond the Polar Code: IMO measures for assuring safe & environmentally sound Arctic navigation

J. Ashley Roach, U.S. Department of State

The Sasakawa Auditorium

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Forecasting the big picture: Arctic ecosystems, climate change, shipping & fisheries

Mary S. Wisz, Technical University of Denmark,

235

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Hybrid governance in the Arctic: Carving out a political space for coastal indigenous communities in Arctic emergency preparedness & response

Jim Gamble, Aarhus University

106

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

The effects toward maritime higher-education in China after the entry into force of Polar Code

Haibo Xie, Dalian Maritime University

108

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM

A Joint Industry Programme

Mathijs Smith, Arctic JIP Environmental Effects Technical Working Group

108

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Arctic shipping & Alaskan indigenous communities in the Bering Strait region

Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, Kawerak Social Science Programme

106

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

International Polar Partnership Initiative

Iouri Oliounine, UNESCO

235

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Safe navigation in the Arctic

Burcu Ozsoy-Cicek, İTÜ Maritime Faculty

The Sasakawa Auditorium

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

2:00 PM

Arctic environment preservation through grounding avoidance

R. Glenn Wright, GMATEK Inc.
Michael Baldauf, World Maritime University

The Sasakawa Auditorium

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Arctic shipping & Alaskan indigenous communities in the Bering Strait region

Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, Kawerak Social Science Programme

106

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Offshore is onshore

Rasmus Dahlberg, Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research

108

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

2:20 PM

Arctic maritime safety & security - the human element seen from the Captain´s table

Johanna Salokannel, Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Harri Ruoslahti, Laurea University of Applied Sciences

The Sasakawa Auditorium

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

Legal regime of marine insurance in Arctic shipping: Safety & environmental implications

Proshanto K. Mukherjee, Dalian Maritime University
Huiru Liu, Dalian Maritime University

106

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

Navigating the operational & permitting requirements for shipping in the Canadian Arctic: a visualization tool for shipping companies

Leah Beveridge, Dalhousie University
Melanie Fournier Ph.D, Dalhousie University

108

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

2:40 PM

Beyond the Polar Code: Assuring safe & environmentally sound Arctic navigation

Ulf Siwe, Chalmers University of Technology

The Sasakawa Auditorium

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Increasing role and participation of non-Arctic states in the governance of Arctic region: A sample of Turkey

Onur Sabri Durak, ITU Polar Research Center

106

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Maritime transport in the Arctic after the introduction of the Polar Code: A discussion of the new training needs

Dimitrios Dalaklis, World Maritime University

108

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Arctic governance & gender: Climate change or social change?

Momoko Kitada, World Maritime University

106

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Indigenous Use Mapping: Tools for Communities

Jim Gable, Aleut International Association

108

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Supply chain performance impacts on Arctic transport

Zeeshan Raza, Buskerud & Vestfold University College

The Sasakawa Auditorium

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

3:20 PM

Beyond the Polar Code: Assuring safe & environmentally sound Arctic navigation

Ed Page (ret.), U.S. Coast Guard

The Sasakawa Auditorium

3:20 PM - 12:00 AM

The place of joint development in the sustainable governance of the Arctic

Buba Bojang, University of Aberdeen

106

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM

4:00 PM

Establishing the Arctic Waterway Safety Committee

James P. Houck, U.S. Coast Guard

The Sasakawa Auditorium

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Thursday, August 27th
8:30 AM

Session Report - Theme 1: Polar Code

Jack Westwood-Booth

The Sasakawa Auditorium

8:30 AM - 8:40 AM

8:40 AM

Session Report - Theme 2: Beyond the Polar Code

Heike Deggim

The Sasakawa Auditorium

8:40 AM - 8:50 AM

8:50 AM

Session Report - Theme 3: Arctic Governance

Michael Grey

The Sasakawa Auditorium

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Session Report - Theme 4: Sustainable Arctic Business

Craig Eason, Lloyd's List

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

9:10 AM

Session Report - Theme 5: Protection of Arctic Marine Environment

Clive Cole, World Maritime University

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:10 AM - 9:20 AM

9:20 AM

Session Report - Theme 6: Training, Capacity Building, Science & Research

Jim Parsons

The Sasakawa Auditorium

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM