WORLD MARITIME DAY 2007:
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FOR SHIPPING:
AUSTRALIAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND INTERESTS
World Maritime Day has been designated annually by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to focus on the importance of maritime transportation for the world and, at the same time, to highlight specific maritime issues with global, regional and national significance. In 2007 the IMO’s theme is ‘Environmental Challenges – Shipping. Australian Responsibilities and Interests ’. In Brisbane World Maritime Day 2007 will, once again be co-sponsored by the Marine and Shipping Law Unit, University of Queensland, and the Queensland Branch of the Nautical Institute.
Speaker Profiles
| Dr. Sarah Derrington, CNI Director, Marine & Shipping Law Unit, and Reader, T.C. Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland |
| Dr. Laurie Goldsworthy Research Leader (Marine Engines) Australian Maritime College. |
| Capt. Peter Liley, MNI Chairman, The Nautical Institute (Queensland); Senior Brisbane Pilot |
| Dr Rick Morton General Manager, Planning and Environment, Port of Brisbane Corporation. Chairman AAPMA Environment and Sustainability Group. |
| Mr Llew Russell C.E.O.. Shipping Australia Limited |
| Mr. Neil Trainor Maritime Safety Queensland /AMSA; Great Barrier Reef Traffic System Manager. |
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
WORLD MARITIME DAY 2007
Seminar Theme: “Environmental Challenges for Shipping: Australian Responsibilities and Interests”
09:15am
Meet and Greet |
09:30am
Welcome & Introduction
Capt. Peter Liley, The Nautical Institute (Queensland Branch) |
09:45am
World Maritime Day 2007: Message from the IMO
IMO Secretary General, H.E. E.E, Mitropoulos presented by Dr.Sarah Derrington, University of Queensland |
10:00am
Topic: Emerging Environmental Issues Facing Australian Ports
Speaker:Dr Rick Morton, General Manager Planning and Environment, Port of Brisbane Corporation. |
10:30am
Morning Tea |
10:45am
Topic: Addressing Navigational Problems in the Environmentally Sensitive Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Area
Speaker: Mr. Neil Trainor, MSQ |
11:15am
Topic: Exhaust Emissions from Ship Engines – Significance, Control, Research.
Environmental Issue
Speaker: Dr. Laurie Goldsworthy, AMC |
11:45am
Topic: Environmental Challenges for Shipping: Australia’s Approach
Speaker: Mr Llew Russell, Shipping Australia Limited |
12:15pm
Wrap Up |
12:30pm
Light Lunch |