Distinguished Lecture Series 2003

Title Speaker Date
Shipping Investment and Cycles Dr. Martin Stopford
Managing Director Research & Publications Division,
H Clarkson & Co Ltd		 12-12-2002

Business Risk Measurement and Management in the Shipping Industry

 Prof. dr. Manolis G Kavussanos
Athens University of Economics and Business
MEL Visiting Professor		 31-12-2002

The Rise and Fall of Maritime Nations: The need for a European Maritime Cluster Policy

 Prof. dr. ir. Niko Wijnolst
Chairman, Nederland Maritiem Land		 07-02-2003

Port State Control in Europe: Past Successes and Future Challenges

 Capt. Richard Schiferli
General Secretary, Paris MOU on Port State Control		 14-02-2003

The Netherlands: Country of Maritime Opportunities

 Drs. Pieter Van Agtmaal
Managing Director: Royal Association of Netherlands' Shipowners (KVNR)		 21-02-2003

Long Term Port Planning: an Illusion?

 Mr. Willem K Scholten
Chairman, Rotterdam Municipal Port Management (RMPM)		 28-02-2003

Intermodal Operations - Europe: A Vision

 Mr. Günther Ginckels
General Manager: Maersk Intermodal (Europe) B.V.		 14-03-2003

Post-PRESTIGE Aspects of Maritime Safety

 Mr. Fotis Karamitsos
Director: Shipping and Ports, European Commission / TREN		 02-04-2003