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Programme

Wednesday, 25th October 2006
Aula, Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

14:00 Arrival of Guests
15:00 Entrance of  Cortège
15:05  Entrance of Graduating Class
15:10

Welcome

Prof.dr. S.W.J. Lamberts, Rector Magnificus, Erasmus University Rotterdam

15:20

Introduction

Prof.dr. H.E. Haralambides, MEL Director

15:30

Keynote Address, Dr. Basil Papachristidis, Chairman of the Hellespont Group

"Shipping -Lifeline to the World Economy: an Industry in Transition"

15:50

Guest Speaker

Mr. John P.M. Verschelden, Vice President and Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs of APM Terminals International BV

16:00

Degree Awards

16:30

Maersk Line Best MEL Thesis Award

Mr Maarten Tromp, Director, Intermodal and Equipment Central Europe, Maersk Line

16:40

NOL/APL Prize Presentation for Student Excellence

Mr Peter Jongepier, Managing Director, APL Benelux

16:50  

Salutation by Student Representative

16:55

Review of  2006 Class Activities

17:00

Exit of  Cortège and Graduates

17:05

Closing Reception


17:05 hrs    Closing Reception