V.Group

Yesterday, ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference hosted its Maritime & Logistics conference, where conversations focused on critical issues such as decarbonising the maritime industry and shaping a sustainable future for global supply chains. Discussions centred around green fuels, advanced technology integration, and how the sector can overcome challenges to accelerate towards net zero through collaboration. CEO of V.Services, Robert Desai, joined industry colleagues to discuss “Delivering a low carbon maritime future: making sense of the evolving regulations”, addressing the rapidly changing regulatory landscape that is shaping the maritime industry’s path toward decarbonisation.    The introduction of the FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS regulations are steps towards creating policy which help the maritime industry get closer to its goal of net zero by 2050. At V. we've worked hard to get ahead of the curve, fully understand the implications of the new regulations, and develop services and solutions to support our customers.

Per Bjornsen, CEO of V.Ships Leisure, is one of a number of cruise industry leaders invited to speak at 'The Experience Economy Conference' in Boston, organized by the Hospitality & Travel Club, a student club at Harvard Business School.   The conference is designed by the Hospitality & Travel Club, a Harvard Business School student club whose co-president, Alexander Iley — an MBA candidate set to graduate in May 2025 — has cruise industry experience. Together with Per, Alex worked for V.Ships Leisure where he headed business development during a time of significant growth. Per spoke to Seatrade Cruise News ahead of the conference on 16 Nov. Read the article in full ➡ https://lnkd.in/dyVh6xGD

Last week, Dimitris Patrikios, MD of V.Ships Greece and Med cluster, chaired the INTERTANKO Hellenic Mediterranean Panel attended by 120 members from over 70 tanker operators and owners in Greece. The panel aims to provide an open forum for INTERTANKO members from Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Malta, Spain and Turkey, whilst enhancing member understanding and involvement in the work of INTERTANKO, a trade association that has served as the voice for independent tanker owners since 1970. Sustainability was a focus of last week’s meeting, and V.’s Matt Dunlop, Group Director, Sustainability & Decarbonisation was invited to present on the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime efforts undertaken by V.Group to date. Speaking following the panel, Dimitris said “I always look forward to chairing this INTERTANKO panel and gathering feedback from our members who play a vital role in the sustainability and resilience of our industry. Thank you to everyone who attended last week.”

Did you know? V. is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. Read more about our anniversary celebrations ➡ https://lnkd.in/eRaJEarW #didyouknow

🖥 Webinar | LNG Dual Fuel Conversions Our webinar on LNG Dual Fuel Conversions takes place on Thursday 7 November 2024. Join James Helliwell, Decarbonisation Manager at V.Group and David Taylor, MD for LNG at V.Group, to discuss the increased demand for LNG and the implications for ship managers. A Q&A session will follow the main presentation. 🗓 Thursday 7 November 2024 ⌚ 10:00 UK time Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ewP96x8r

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄. Join us on 7 November 2024 for a webinar on LNG Dual Fuel Conversions. Our presenters - James Helliwell, Decarbonisation Manager at V.Group and David Taylor, MD for LNG at V.Group, will discuss the increased demand for LNG and the implications for ship managers. A Q&A session will follow the main presentation where you can ask any questions about LNG or alternative fuels in general. 🗓 Thursday 7 November ⌚ 10:00 UK time Register by clicking on View Event below.

At V.Group, we're celebrating our 40th anniversary this month. This milestone has been realised thanks to the dedication, expertise and loyalty of our colleagues at sea and onshore, and marks a new growth chapter bolstered by our recent acquisition. Commenting on the anniversary, René Kofod-Olsen, CEO, V.Group, said: “The last 40 years have been a rehearsal for the success to come over the next 40 years and beyond. I’m pleased to see how our new ownership has already given us that extra boost to take our strategy to the next level."

Supporting the maritime industry through the energy transition, V. launched its EU ETS Centre of Excellence in Hamburg, Germany, to deliver tailored, end-to-end administrative services to customers who need support in complying with the EU’s new rules. Read more about our Centre of Excellence in the October edition of Way Point, the V. magazine. https://lnkd.in/eqTv7Uvw

𝘈𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴. V.’s latest blog features Efe Sipahi, Commercial Director, Crewing at V.Group. Efe discusses the importance of seafarer wellbeing and the steps V. is taking to enhance their physical and mental welfare while they are at sea. Access the blog here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eUhiTWfh #committedpartner #seafarers #wellbeing

Last week V. attended the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) Awards in Copenhagen, celebrating the Danish maritime industry’s contribution to global search and rescue operations. The ceremony recognised 97 Danish vessels that earned AMVER awards in 2023, which included two MOL Chemical Tankers vessels managed by Dania Ship Management. The AMVER program, run by the U.S. Coast Guard, enlists commercial ships in a global network ready to assist with rescue missions, often responding in some of the most challenging conditions. Thank you to AMVER for this award. Image #1 l to r: Stefan Persson, Fleet Manager, V.; Ulla Nielsen, Managing Director, Dania Ship Management; Flemming Sandstrøm, General Manager, Fleet Management at MOL Chemical Tankers Europe; and Peter Faurhøj, Projects & Key Accounts Manager, SeaTec. Image #2 l to r: U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Alan M. Leventhal; Ulla Eithz Nielsen; U.S. Defense and Naval Attaché, Eric Severeike.