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Voyage Optimization and its Position in the World of Commercial Shipping
DNV Technology Center, Singapore
Date: February 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 - 16:15 SGT
Venue: Auditorium, DNV Technology Center, 16 Science Park Dr, Singapore 118227
Format: In-person
The agenda may be subject to change without prior notice.
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Registration |
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09:30 - 09:45 |
Opening Remarks
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Maximizing Profitability through Voyage Optimization |
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11:00 - 12:15 |
The Role of Human Element in Advanced Ship Routing Technology
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12:15 - 12:30 |
Q&A Session |
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12:30 - 13:30 |
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13:30 - 14:30 |
The Impact of Geopolitical Situations on Global Shipping and International Trade
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14:30 - 15:00 |
Coffee Break |
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15:00 - 15:45 |
Collaborative Approach to Post-Voyage Support and Maritime Arbitration
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15:45 - 16:15 |
Q&A Session |
Consultant, StormGeo
Vice President Route Advisory Services, StormGeo
Managing Director, Singapore, StormGeo
APAC Operations Manager, StormGeo
Michael Krch brings over two decades of experience in meteorological operations, specializing in maritime transport risk management and route analysis. He joined StormGeo in 2008 as a Route Analyst Supervisor, where he led a team responsible for providing analytical support to a fleet of more than 5,000 commercial vessels worldwide.
In 2021, Michael was appointed Asia Pacific Operations Manager for StormGeo’s Shipping division. In this role, he oversees regional operational performance, enhances service delivery, and ensures the integration of advanced weather intelligence into maritime decision‑making across APAC.
Before joining StormGeo, Michael served in the United States Air Force for six years as a Captain and Officer in Charge within a Combat Weather Team, where he provided mission‑critical meteorological support to military operations.
Founder, MaritimeNXT and President, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Mr. Punit Oza is the President and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, UK, and founder of Maritime NXT, Singapore. He is a Senior Adjunct Fellow at MPA Academy, an Affiliated Research Fellow at SMU, and a guest lecturer at several universities. With over 30 years in dry bulk shipping, he has held senior roles at Precious Shipping, Noble Group, and Torvald Klaveness. Punit is an angel investor in maritime tech startups and holds a Master's in Shipping, Trade, and Finance from Bayes Business School, and an LLB from the University of London.
Post Voyage Support – Standards and Quality Lead, StormGeo