Meeting for ferry shipping professionalsApril 19-21, 2006 on SILJA SERENADE

Organizer ShipPax Information – BOLT – www.shippax.se - conference@shippax.se

Dear Friends,

We are truly happy to see so many participants onboard COLOR MAGIC today – in fact, a new record number of delegates!

With Color Line as the host for the second time, we know this is going to be a success event. Even so, the important thing is that we meet. The remarkable responses to the Ferry Shipping Conference reveals that this industry wants to get together to discuss joint opportunities and policies. We have been running a waiting list already since end January!

Finding the right ship for this event is not easy. It has to be a ferry with some 320 cabins or so, with the same capacity in an auditorium, and with this number of seats in a restaurant! But we are pleased to inform you that we have found a new ship for our 2009 conference, when we will sail the NAPOLEON BONAPARTE between Marseille – Bastia – Marseille. In other words, for the first time, we are turning to Mediterranean. We sincerely hope that this will be an attractive change, but must keep you alerted that due to above mentioned criterias, we have to get used to being in the Baltic for most of the future events. With an exception or two, that is.

The aim of this conference, like the past, is to discuss joint issues and to network. In order to maximise the outcome of the conference, please:

• Participate in the Question & Answer sessions, as well as in the Interactive Debate (be prepared to get questioned!)• Get to know new friends in the industry. • Help to strengthen the position and importance of the ferry shipping industry, and spread the message that we

together carry more than 1.6 billion passengers and 31 million trailers – every year!

As a matter of courtesy towards fellow passengers and our host, Color Line, please respect the “No Smoking” policy in designated areas onboard!

We all look forward to having a nice time together. Should you have any comments or feedback, including suggestions on improvements for next year’s event, let us hear it.

Welcome aboard!

Klas, Bo-Lennart and the team

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Meeting for ferry shipping professionalsApril 16-18, 2008 on COLOR MAGIC

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SponsorsAker YardsBrax ShippingColor LineDet Norske VeritasIncatInternational Corporate ArtKONE MarineLloyd’s RegisterMCP Maritime Communications PartnerStena RoRoTillberg Design

ExhibitorsAlandia Easy WashBrude SafetyCherry Maritime GamingDeltamarinEHRENBERG KommunikationEkerö UtemöblerHogia Ferry SystemsLloyd’s RegisterMCP Maritime Communications PartnerMeyer WerftMintie Corporation of ScandinaviaModell MøblerPremec Industries/Momec/IsolaminQuintek SystemsSaint-Gobain Marine ApplicationsSandefjordsvingen/Alubar/LSI-Lystad/CSDUnity LineVersonix CorporationWärtsilä

SpeakersSvenåke BerglieJon BoyceKlas BrogrenBo Cerup-SimonsenWilliam GibbonsJean-Michel Giguet Hans Juul JacobsenThor JohannesenTrond KleivdalMads P. KofodPim de LangeOskar LevanderNigel LingardAntonis ManiadakisTim MarkingJohn Steen MikkelsenAndy OsbourneJan Helge PileGuy PlattenPhilip G. PrestonKell RobdrupChrister SchougTrafford TaylorBo-Lennart ThorbjörnssonThomas WeigendRobin Wilkins

Shipbuilder AkerYardsVessel’s name ColorMagic,hullNo.1355Owner ColorLineCountry NorwayFlag NorwayRoute Oslo-KielLength oa 223.7mLength bp 202.7mBreadth moulded 35.0mBreadth max 41.4mDept moulded tomaindeck9.7/9.5m(D3) toupperdeck21.9m(D7)Draught scantling7.0m design6.8mSpeed, service 22knGross tonnage 75,100

Deadweight design 4,860t(1,025t/m3)Number of decks 16Height, max from BL 59.2mClassification society and notations:DetNorskeVeritas+1A1CarFerryA,ICE-1B(1A,exceptpropellerblades1B),RP,E0,MCDK,pwdk,NAUT-OC,F-M,COMF-V(1)Pass&Crew,CLEAN,TMON,VIBRComplement Officers47,Crew251Passengers 2,700Number of cabins Total1,314 1,016pass.cabins (60%/607windowcabins), 298crewcabins

Diesel-mechanical propulsionMain engines 4x7800kW,500rpmPropellers 2xCPPShaft generators 2x4800kW(for manoeuvring)Thrusters bow3x2200kW stern2x1000kWAuxiliary engines 4x2040kW,1000rpmRoRo capacity:trailer lanes 1,265m(width3.1m)car lanes 1,190m (onhoistablecardecks, width2.2m)Elevators 19pcs(14forpassengers)

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Exhibition/conference room

Exhibitor/company name

Boardroom Brude Safety

Council Saint-Gobain Marine Applications

Stortinget 4.1 Cherry Maritime Gaming

Stortinget 4.2 MCP Maritime Communica-tions Partner

Bundestag 5.1 Versonix Corporation

Bundestag 5.2 Premec Industries/Momec/Isolamin

Bundestag 5.3 Lloyd’s Register

Congress 7.1 Hogia Ferry Systems

Congress 7.2 Unity Line

Congress 7.3 Ekerö Utemöbler

Parliament 8.1 Modell Møbler

Parliament 8.2 Sandefjordsvingen/Alubar/ LSI-Lystad/CSD

Parliament 8.3 Deltamarin

Exhibition table Exhibitor/company name

1 EHRENBERG Kommunikation

2 Alandia Easy Wash

3 Meyer Werft

4 Wärtsilä

5 Mintie Corporation of Scandinavia

6 Quintek Systems

7 Cherry Maritime Gaming

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Aker Yards, Cruise & FerriesAddress: P.O.BOX 132Postcode: 00151 City: Helsinki Country: FinlandTel.: +358 10 6700 Fax.: +358 10 670 6700www: www: akeryards.com e-mail: cruiseferries@akeryards.comContacts: Juha Heikinheimo, President Arnaud Le-Joncour, SVP Sales & Marketing Eero Mäkinen, SVP Marketing Vesa Marttinen, VP Life Cycle ServicesNature ofBusiness: Shipbuilding and Repair

Aker Yards is Europe’s largest shipbuilding group and one of the world’s four largest shipbuilders. Customers worldwide rely on Aker Yards to design and build future-oriented, innovative, market-tailored, and competitively priced vessels. Sophisticated vessels for the demanding markets for cruise ships, ferries, merchant vessels, as well as offshore and specialized vessels, are the core of the extensive product range built at the Group’s 18 shipyards in eight countries.

Brax Shipping, established in January 1982, is an independent shipbroking company. We aim to engage our clients in close, long-lasting business relationships based on our proven ability to guide to successful and profitable solutions. We are specialized in the ferry, RoRo and cruise vessel segments and our accumulated knowledge renders us a unique position and we are considered to be among the leaders within our niche.Extensive knowledge of our markets, market actors and technology combined with a vast international network enables us to provide information and know-how to actively support the entire process from decision making via negotiations to the finalization and follow-through of an acquisition or a charter.Focusing on sale & purchase and chartering of vessels has allowed us to build a solid base of world-wide clients among ship owners, operators and charterers. In addition, the contracting of newbuildings with shipyards as well as the challenging task of scrapping assignments has given us a full perspective of all commercial aspects of a vessel’s life cycle. In addition, we utilize our knowledge through advisory consultations and valuations for banks, lawyers, and financing institutions.Our background is mainly from ship owning companies, a fact we believe helps us identify opportunities for our clients – both present and prospective.

Brax Shipping Address: Engelbrektsgatan 26Postcode: 411 37 City: Göteborg Country: SwedenTel.: +46 31 183200Fax.: +46 31 183260www: www.braxship.com e-mail: brokers@braxship.comContact: Mikael Lagstrom

Color Line ASAddress: PB1422 VikaPostcode: 0115City: OsloCountry: NorwayTel: +47 22 94 44 00Fax.: (+47) 22 83 04 30www: colorline.no e-mail: presse@colorline.no Contact: Helene Berg Allum, PR and Communication ManagerNature ofbusiness: Cruise & Transport Company

Color Line is Norways largest and one of Europe´s leading cruise ferry companies. The company operates five international services between seven ports in Norway, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. In 2007, Color Line transported almost 4,3 million passengers and had a turnover of appox. 4,3 billion NOK. During the period 2004 -2008, Color Line has invested 7,5 billion NOK in new ships and concepts. The result is a specialisation of the tonnage in respect of quality cruises on the longer voyages, and efficient transport solutions on the short routes. The flag ships in the cruise division; Color Fantasy and Color Magic are the worlds largest cruise ships with car decks and traffic between Oslo and Kiel. In 2008 two identical SuperSpeed ferries will be launched in the trans-port division. These ships represent a new and modern transport concept, and bring the traditional short voyage services between Norway and Denmark into a new era.

Det Norske Veritas Address: Veritasveien 1 Postcode: NO-1322City: Høvik Country: Norway Tel: +47 – 67 57 99 00Fax.: +47 – 67 57 9911 www: www.dnv.com e-mail: karl.morten.wik@dnv.comContacts: Karl Morten Wiklund (shiptype Cruise & Ferry), Dag Andresen (Nordic Maritime Service Centre)

Nature ofbusiness: Ship Classification

Established in 1864, DNV is an independent foundation with the objec-tive of safeguarding life, property, and the environment and is a lead-ing international provider of services for managing risk through main business areas Maritime, Energy, Industry and IT Global Services. DNV is a knowledge-based organisation. Our prime assets are the creativ-ity, knowledge, and expertise of our employees. Most of our app. 7700 employees are highly qualified graduates and technical personnel. DNV is an international company with about 300 offices in 100 different coun-tries. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, DNVs global network is linked by efficient information technology enabling us to create value for our customers in a coherent and consistent manner worldwide.

IncatAddress: 18 Bender Drive Postcode: Tas 7009 City: Hobart Country: AustraliaTel: +61 3 6273 0677Fax.: +61 3 6273 932 www: www.incat.com.aue-mail: incat@incat.com.auContact: Steve Thurlow Nature of business: Aluminium High Speed Craft Builder

Based in Tasmania, Incat specialises in the construction of large capac-ity passenger, car and freight high speed Wave Piercing Catamarans for commercial and military service around the globe, providing high speed marine transportation solutions for a wide range of applications. Incat has been the world leader in the production of High Speed Vessels for commercial applications since pioneering the fast ferry design in the mid 80’s. Since then the company has exported forty vessels of over 70 metre in length, representing a large market share for this innovative technology.Lightweight aluminium construction, streamlined hull shapes and constant attention to research and development has seen Incat produce a range of Wave Piercing Catamarans with dramatically increased payload as the size of the craft has grown over four decades of experience in the ferry and ship construction industry.

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KONE Marine Address: Myllykatu 3 Postcode: 05830City: Hyvinkää Country: FinlandTel.: +358 204 75 2300Fax.: +358 204 75 3450www: www.kone.com/marine e-mail: marine.info@kone.comContacts: John Hemgård, Sales Director Niels Hassenkam, Sales Manager (SEB) Mårten Bärlund, Sales & Marketing Manager

Nature of business: Supplier of elevators and escalators

KONE Marine is a business unit within KONE Elevators Ltd. and is the global leader in marine vertical transportation. We provide elevators and escalators with the latest technology, engineering and installation services, maintenance, spare parts and modernizations of existing equipment. Our expertise is based on KONE’s leading edge technology in elevators and escalators as well as on our long experience in supplying solutions for the international marine industry.

Lloyd’s Register Address: 71 Fenchurch StreetPostcode: EC3M 4BSCity: London Country: UKTel.: +44 20 7423 2268Fax.: +44 20 7423 2213www: www.lr.org e-mail: richard.goodwin@lr.orgContact: Richard Goodwin

We work around the world to assess and certify ships, systems and facilities to help improve quality and increase safety. We work with shipowners, operators and builders to provide innovative solutions that help improve safety and protect the environment throughout the design, construction and operation of ships. Because life matters, safety is not negotiable. Standards have to be ap-plied consistently. Providing classification and value-added services to the passenger ship market requires increasing levels of technical excellence and service to help improve safety standards.At the forefront of cruise ship innovation, we have been instrumental in the development of the increasingly large cruise vessels over the last forty years. Our experience benefits the world’s cruise ship operators – 45% of the cruise fleet is classed by us ranging in size from 500 to over 150,000 gt. We provide passenger safety surveys through our worldwide surveyor network, and foster excellent relationships with our clients.

MCPAddress: Nygaten 4Postcode: N-4838City: ArendalCountry: NorwayTel: +47 370 90 000Fax.: +47 370 90 001www: mcp.come-mail: info@mcp.comContact: Jan Erik Norli jen@mcp.comNature of business: Telecom / Maritima Communications

Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) is the world’s fleading pro-vider of maritime cellular communications technology (CellAtSea™) to the cruise ship, passenger ferry and offshore markets. By providing cruise ship and ferry operators with full GSM and CDMA onboard access, passengers and crew receive seamless, global, cell phone connectivity while at sea. In addition, MCP provides its partners with new sources of revenue and extended wireless services. Owned by one of the world’s largest mobile operators, Telenor, MCP is headquartered in Norway and has a sales and marketing department in Miami, Florida. Among our partners are: DFDS, Stena Line, Color Line, Acciona Trasmediterranea, Norfolkline, Irish Ferries, Smyril Line, Polferries, FjordLine, Carnival UK, Princess Cruise Line, Cunard, P&O Australia, Fred.Olsen Cruises, Mano Maritime, Hurtigruten Group,

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International Corporate ArtAddress: Drammens veien 130Postcode: 0212 City: OsloCountry: NorwayTel: +47 22 92 50 60Fax.: +47 22 92 50 65www: www.icart.nete-mail: anette@icartoslo.comContacts: Anette Skuggedal Kai Sveum Lars RoothNature of business: Art managmant program

Creating exciting and successful art programs for clients has been our goal for over 15 years. There is no doubt that the key to this success has been our proven experience in providing comprehensive turnkey art project manage-ment – no matter the size, scope or budget. From idea and concept planning, to complete project installation, International Corporate Art has the resources and expertise to visualize each client’s requirements.ICArt is well poised to manage art projects all over the world. With offices in London, Oslo and Miami, as well as speaking seven languages amongst us, our contacts within the international art world are extensive – including hundreds of artists on file, galleries, framers, engineers, lighting consultants, fabricators, packers and shippers, as well as access to our in-house publishing. ICArt understands that logistics and installation management are equally important ingredients in a successful art program. It is precisely this broad contact net-work and professional approach that attracts clients, designers and architects and has made ICArt the leading art consultancy group to the worldwide leisure industry.Over the years ICArt has created art programs for over 100 vessels, from high-end “boutique” luxury vessels to the large 3,500 passenger “Mega Ships” to Baltic and Mediterranean cruise ferries. Our broad maritime experience trans-lates easily to land based projects having supplied art management to hotels in places ranging from Tromsø above the Arctic Circle to London, Stuttgart, Miami and the Bahamas. Though each project presents its own challenges, ICArt has the versatility and flexibility to create unique and high quality art programs that address the individual vision of each client.The world of art is as broad as our scope of projects. Whether land-based or sea-going, interior or exterior, $15 framed posters or $1,000,000 15-me-ter high suspended sculptures, ICArt manages each project with a proven procedure that is guaranteed to anticipate and solve issues, making the whole process problem free for our clients.Whether the project precludes artwork that is subtle or creates high impact, International Corporate Art strives to select art that is interesting, appealing, accessible and attractive to our clients and their viewing public.

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Tillberg Design AB Address: Box 79, Hamnplanen Postcode: 260 40City: Viken Country: Sweden Tel: +46 – 42 23 80 90Fax.: +46 42 23 60 22 www: www.tillbergdesign.se e-mail: td@tillbergdesign.se Contacts: Michal Jackiewicz Managing Director / Senior Designer, Karin Falk Partner / Senior Designer, Fredrik Johansson Partner / Senior Designer Nature of business: Cruise ship design

Over our company’s 40 year history Tillberg Design have planned and designed interiors for more than 130 different vessels. Assignments have been spanned from 62 ft luxury yachts, to ferries like Color Fantasy and Color Magic and some of the worlds largest and most prestigious ships like The Queen Mary 2. Design concepts range from classical elegance to innovative cutting edge, and we see no assignment as being too modest or too extensive. Our fast and professional services also include project management, cost negotiations and complete on site follow-up – as well as complete fine art and signage consultancy.

Stena RoRo Address: (visiting address: Stena Danmark Terminal)Postcode: SE-405 19City: Göteborg Country: SwedenTel.: +46-31-85 50 00Fax.: +46-31-85 50 55www: www.stenaroro.com e-mail: chartering.roro@stena.comContacts: Ms Ann-Sofie Forss, Mr Christer Schoug

Stena RoRo sets the standard in the RoRo market. With the solid know how combined with its intuitive feel for innovation and for the demands and requirements; Stena RoRo takes the market forward.Stenability is Stena RoRo’s trademark. Innovators of the RoRo concept, building RoRo and RoPax tonnage, supplying tailor-made solutions - all over the world. The fleet of Stena RoRo is chartered out to first class operators. All through the organisation there’s an entrepreneurial way of working and an intrinsic will of taking customer satisfaction to a new level. Thanks to its commercial and technical approach and long earned experience; Stena RoRo follows their customers - all through the value chain. That’s what Stenability is all about.

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Oy Alandia Easy Wash AbAddress: Långkärrvägen 14Postcode: 65760City: Iskmo Country: FinlandTel: +358 6 3218200Fax.: +358 6 3218201www: www.easywash.fi e-mail: info@easywash.fiContacts: General Manager: Stig- Erik Herrgård Marketing Manager: Birgitte HolmbladNature of business: Fire Security, Cleaning Services

Easy Wash fire security has preformed fire guarding for 15 years. We can offer your company Fireguarding – services.- Supervision of hot works during construction, repairs and outages- Cours for “ Hot work licences “Construction site fire brigades- Temporary fire brigade for construction sites- Qualified firemens and medical personnel- Extensive firefighting equipmentWe can also offer your company different cleaning services.

BRUDE SAFETY AS Address: Breivika Industrivei. 4 Postcode: 6025City: Aalesund Country: NorwayTel.: +4770177700Fax.: +4770177701www: www.brude.no e-mail: office@brude.noContact: Lauritz Skeide Nature of business: Supplyer of Safety, Fire and Rescue equipment

Brude Safety AS is leader in supplying Safety, Fire and rescue equipment to the Norwegian market.• We work out comprehensive solutions for the overall fire, rescue and safety equipment on board, such as Marine Evacuation Systems, rescue boats, lifeboats and davits, survival equipment, and other marine equip-ment. • Within our main product areas we also offer consultancy services to as-sist owners in finding optimal solutions, and to fit these into their general arrangements as well as into their quality assurance system. We offer extensive training for crew and officers in the operation of evacuation systems and logistics. We offer ship owners aftermarket services for our products along the entire Norwegian coast and through our partner’s world wide.

Cherry Maritime Gaming AB Address: Södra Långgatan 23Postcode: 169 59City: SolnaCountry: SwedenTel.: +468-514 969 40Fax.: +46 8 514 969 59www: cherry.se e-mail: lgp@cherry.seContacts: Lars Gunnar Persson, Mats Rydberg, Hasse AnderssonNature of business: International operator of Casinos and Internet gaming solutions for the passenger shipping industry.

Cherry Maritime Gaming operates Casinos, gaming and entertainment on more than 50 ship and ferries in Nordic and Mediterranean waters. Cher-ry, founded in 1963, is a public company listed in Sweden. The listing is percieved by customers as a stamp of quality and is an important reason behind Cherry’s excellent reputation. Cherrys business model is aimed at creating exciting gaming and entertainment. We do this by working closely with shipowners in order to customize the offer on board. The offer is always tailored to suit local legal conditions. An overwiev of Cher-ry’s range of Games: Table games (Poker,Black Jack, Roulette) , Internet Games (On-line terminals), Arcade Games (Sports games, Pinball, Simu-lators) and traditional Casino Slot Machines.

Deltamarin LtdAddress: Purokatu 1Postcode: FI-21200City: RaisioCountry: FinlandTel: +358 2 4336 300Fax.: +358 2 4380 378www: www.deltamarin.come-mail: info@deltamarin.comContact: Markku Kanerva, Director, Marketing and SalesNature of business: Marine consulting, design and engineering

Deltamarin is a leading naval architect, marine and shipbuilding con-sulting and engineering office offering products and services in marine consulting, design and engineering, concept development, contracting, project management, planning, procurement and operation support. The entire field of engineering from feasibility studies through concept development, basic and detail design up to complete engineering and contracting packages is covered.Developing new concepts to customer and market needs is Deltamarin’s main objective. Fuel saving audits for hull form, propulsion and machinery systems are carried out together with efficient training. Risk Based Design and Safety Assessments covering all steps and areas in newbuilding and conversion projects are offered in Alliance with Safety at Sea Ltd.V.Delta, joint venture of V.Ships and Deltamarin, is a one-stop-shop in ship conversions. Extensive joint trackrecord in passenger vessel newbuildings and conversions is exploited to generate innovative, unique overall solutions.

EHRENBERG Kommuniktaion GmbH Address: Hafenstraße 33Postcode: 23568City: Lübeck Country: GermanyTel: +49-451-6933290Fax.: +49-451-693329-29www: www. eherenberg-kommunikation.com e-mail: m.ehrenberg@ehrenberg-kommunikation.comContacts: Magnus Ehrenberg, Mats Svanberg, Matthias MiesNature of business: PR and PA

EHRENBERG Kommunikation is one of northern Europe’s leading pub-lic relations and communications agencies, with specific competencies and extensive experience in the promotion of companies in the transport and communication, logistics, infrastructure and tourism industries.EHRENBERG Kommunikation is an international company with offices in Lübeck, Berlin, Malmö, Copenhagen and Oslo, and partners in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Polen, Czech Republic, England and Cape Town.

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EKERÖ UTEMÖBLERAddress: Malmvik, Box 27Postcode: 17821City: EKERÖCountry: SWEDENTel: + 46 (0)8 560 340 40Fax.: +46 (0)8 560 326 63www: www.ekeromobler.se e-mail: thomas@ekeromobler.seContact: Thomas PetterssonNature of business: Retail and Distributor of out door furniture

Ekerö Möbler, established 1978, is one of Europe’s foremost distributors of high quality out door furniture Our Philosophy: Out door furniture should be as beautiful and comfort-able as it is durable and functional.Our Goal: Giving our clients first-class service with a personal touch, while helping them create attractive and relaxing environments.The Result: A wide and unique range of market leading brands that, with a minimum of maintenance, withstand all climates, as well as wear and tear.And naturally… a requirement for all our suppliers is that all furniture, wood as well as metal, is manufactured and can be recycled in harmony with the environment.

Hogia Ferry SystemsAddress: Vallonvägen 1BPostcode: FI-65610City: Korsholm Country: FinlandTel: +358-6 3192800Fax.: +358-6 3192899www: http://bookit.hogia.fi e-mail: bookit@hogia.fiContact: John Bertell, Sales ManagerNature of business: Ferry Reservations Systems

For more than 20 years Hogia Ferry Systems has been providing and develop-ing systems and services for sales and reservations for the travel and transport industry. The features of the BOOKIT systems have been developed in close cooperation with our customers operating in the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Irish Sea, Mediterranean, South Atlantic, Canada and the USA. The BOOKIT Suite, which includes booking, sales, payment, check in, embarkation, back-office, CRM and Data Warehouse modules have easy-to-use and efficient user interfaces as well as reliable and well tested integration to other systems. Together with our sister companies in the Hogia Transport business unit we serve ferries, port terminals, public transports and hauliers with mission critical systems for the whole transport industry providing seem-less chains of information over the full chain of multi-modal transport from producer to consumer. Being close partners to major IT and technology providers in the travel sector like Amadeus Ferry, Amadeus Hospitality and VingCard, Hogia Ferry Systems offer an extensive IT solution for any travel or transport company.

Lloyd’s Register Address: 71 Fenchurch StreetPostcode: EC3M 4BSCity: London Country: UKTel.: +44 20 7423 2268Fax.: +44 20 7423 2213www: www.lr.org e-mail: richard.goodwin@lr.orgContact: Richard Goodwin

We work around the world to assess and certify ships, systems and facilities to help improve quality and increase safety. We work with shipowners, operators and builders to provide innovative solutions that help improve safety and protect the environment throughout the design, construction and operation of ships. Because life matters, safety is not negotiable. Standards have to be ap-plied consistently. Providing classification and value-added services to the passenger ship market requires increasing levels of technical excellence and service to help improve safety standards.At the forefront of cruise ship innovation, we have been instrumental in the development of the increasingly large cruise vessels over the last forty years. Our experience benefits the world’s cruise ship operators – 45% of the cruise fleet is classed by us ranging in size from 500 to over 150,000 gt. We provide passenger safety surveys through our worldwide surveyor network, and foster excellent relationships with our clients.

MCPAddress: Nygaten 4Postcode: N-4838City: ArendalCountry: NorwayTel: +47 370 90 000Fax.: +47 370 90 001www: mcp.come-mail: info@mcp.comContact: Jan Erik Norli jen@mcp.comNature of business: Telecom / Maritima Communications

Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) is the world’s fleading pro-vider of maritime cellular communications technology (CellAtSea™) to the cruise ship, passenger ferry and offshore markets. By providing cruise ship and ferry operators with full GSM and CDMA onboard access, passengers and crew receive seamless, global, cell phone connectivity while at sea. In addition, MCP provides its partners with new sources of revenue and extended wireless services. Owned by one of the world’s largest mobile operators, Telenor, MCP is headquartered in Norway and has a sales and marketing department in Miami, Florida. Among our partners are: DFDS, Stena Line, Color Line, Acciona Trasmediterranea, Norfolkline, Irish Ferries, Smyril Line, Polferries, FjordLine, Carnival UK, Princess Cruise Line, Cunard, P&O Australia, Fred.Olsen Cruises, Mano Maritime, Hurtigruten Group,

MEYER WERFT GmbHAddress: Industriegebiet SuedPostcode: 26871City: PapenburgCountry: GermanyTel: +49 4961 81-4274Fax.: +49 4961 81-4279www: www.meyerwerft.come-mail: thomas.weigend@meyerwerft.deContact: Thomas WeigendNature of business: Shipyard

During the past decades MEYER WERFT has acquired a worldwide reputation for building cruise ships. Over the last 20 years the yard has delivered more than 20 cruise ships, among them “Norwegian Gem” and “AIDAdiva”. The ships are built In two of the largest covered building docks in the world. Quality is the key. With the second covered building dock and the biggest laser technology centre in Europe the yard offers capacities for ships up to 180,000 GT. The yard employs about 2,400 people, everyone a specialist in his field. The order book includes new-buildings up to 2012.

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Mintie Corporation of Scandinavia Address: Skolmar 36 Postcode: 3232City: Sandefjord Country: NorwayTel: +47 33 45 29 99Fax.: +47 33 45 29 98www: www.mintie.no & www.mintie.com e-mail: wrm@mintie.no & post@mintie.no Contacts: William R. Murray & Andrè LundNature of business: Cleaning & Rehabilitating Ventilation Systems

Mintie Corporation was established in Los Angeles, CA USA in 1940 and continues today to thrive on the West Coast of America with 6 different offices. Mintie Corporation of Scandinavia (MCS) is the 1st International partnership with Minite USA! MCS is a fast growing service firm with the majority of it’s customers in the ship cruise & ferry markets as well as many land based restaurant chains. We specialize in Dry Ice Blasting of kitchen exhaust ventilation systems with over 150 yearly contracts.MCS also specializes in rehabilitation of old and malfunctioning ventila-tion systems. Rust rehabilitation is a large part of our service on board ships as is cleaning of general exhaust ductwork systems to maintain proper air balance and quality. Quite often we are asked to troubleshoot problem areas and offer recommnedations for improve and repair.

Modell Møbler ASAddress: Skibåsen 7Postcode: 4636City: KristiansandCountry: NorwayTel: +47 381 27 990Fax.: +47 381 27 999www: www.modell-mobler.come-mail: sales@modell-mobler.comContact: Frank RobertsenNature of business: Marine Seating

Modell Møbler is internationally well reputed for its furniture tradi-tions and innovative solutions that focus on quality and adaptation to suit customers. Our DNV-certified furniture is based on sound furniture traditions, modern technology and strict quality requirements.Modell Møbler has been supplying furniture for a number of years for leisure craft, cruise vessels and ferries. Our largest product group consists of passenger seating for express boats and ferries, and we are dedicated to ensure that passengers both today and in the future will enjoy a pleasant ocean trip with a high degree of seating comfort.

Premec Industries ABAddress: Industrigatan 1Postcode: 668 32City: EdCountry: SwedenTel: +46 534 61800Fax.: +46 534 61711www: www.premec.see-mail: annbritt.trogen@premec.seContact: AnnBritt Trogen, Premec Industries AB Mikael Söderholm, Isolamin ABNature of business: Manufacturing of panels, doors and wetunits

Isolamin One of Europe´s leading and oldest supplier of marine products and customized solutions in the area of insulated panels, where there strict requirements on sound reduction, stability, fire safety and quality. MomecAre specialized in making custom adopted fire rated interior doors (B15, A0/A15, A60) as well as exterior doors (A60) according to latest IMO regulations. Our doors also fulfil the high offshore standard of Norsok. Premec The choice for prefab wetunits. Wheter it´s for a luxury cruise ship or an oil platform , the tailor made wet unit module must fit into a compact space and still satisfy requirements and comfort.

Quintek Systems LimitedAddress: Cgynus House, 9 Ashville Way, WokinghamPostcode: RG41 2PLCity: Berkshire Country: United KingdomTel: +44 (0) 118 977 1444Fax.: +44 (0) 118 977 2001www: www.quinteksystems.com e-mail: tcwatson@quinteksystems.comContact: Tim WatsonNature of business: Retail Information Systems (EPOS)

Quintek is dedicated to providing retail information technology based business solutions to the Cruise and Ferry industry that provides full control and management of information across the business.Over the years Quintek’s close involvement with the shipping industry has enabled the company to gain a unique insight into this market allow-ing us to development products that have been specifically designed to provide rich functionalities that is required by shipping companies with the high performance and robustness crucial for trading in such demand-ing environments.The solution, ’Cygnus Cruise & Ferry’ is a powerful and flexible suite of software products offering a comprehensive management framework for a wide variety of retail and catering operations. Whether it is installed in a bar, restaurant, fast food outlet, retail shop or kiosk Committed to building long term business relationships, Quintek delivers market leading solutions that provide its customers with a competitive edge.

Saint Gobain Marine ApplicationsAddress: Jülicher Straße 495Postcode: 52070City: AachenCountry: GermanyTel: +49 (0) 241 9667 – 400Fax.: +49 (0) 241 9667 – 320www: www.saint-gobain-marine.come-mail: marine@saint-gobain.comContacts: Hans-Juul Jacobsen, Jörg Jonas, Margarete WieczorekNature of business: Marine Applications

Eight specialists, one all-round advisor. All marine applications are now combined in one team. Eight renowned specialists have combined their experience, knowledge and expertise in glazing, insulating glass, fire resistant glass, heatable glass, high security glass, glass specialities, high performance mineral wool insulation, climate control and piping & duct systems.

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SandefjordsvingenPostcode: 3200City: SandefjordCountry: NorwayContacts: Bjørn Ragnar Olsen, Torgeir Frugaard, Thomas LystadNature of business: Doors, Penetrations, Accommodation

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Versonix CorporationAddress: 1175 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 4 Postcode: 95129-3427 City: San JoseCountry: USATel: +1 408 873 3141Fax.: +1 408 873 3139www: www.versonix.come-mail: info@versonix.comContacts: Yuri Polissky, Victor VeltonNature of business: Provider of leading edge Reservation solution for Cruise Lines and Ferries

Versonix’ Seaware system delivers complete Reservation solution with build-in Yield Management and CRM functionality. Founded in 1984 Versonix is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with an additional software development and support center in St. Petersburg, Russia. Today, many companies rely on user-friendly, fully integrated software developed by Versonix to manage operations and provide superior customer service. Versonix maintains long-term relation-ships with its clients, helps them develop in-house expertise, provides ongoing maintenance and support, and develops system enhancements incorporating new technologies.ClientsWorldwide, we serve clients ranging in size from 30-employee companies to those employing thousands. Guest volume ranges from 10,000 passengers per year to over 7 million passengers per year.Partial client list: Tallink-Silja (Estonia, Finland), Norwegian Cruise Line, Dis-ney Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, SeaDream Yacht Club, Peter Deilmann Cruises (U.S. operations), Haven and British Holidays Caravan parks (UK)

WärtsiläAddress: Po Box 196Postcode: FI-00531City: HelsinkiCountry: FinlandTel: +358-107090000Fax.: +358-107095700www: www.wartsila.come-mail: customerservice.marine@wartsila.comContact: Susanne ÖdahlNature of business: Propulsion systems & related services

Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and environ-mentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as services. Through innovative products and services, Wärtsilä sets out to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is achieved by the dedication of more than 16,000 professionals manning 150 Wärtsilä locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on The Nordic Exchange in Helsinki, Finland.

Alubar: Aluminium Doors, hinged and slidingCSD: Penetrations for cables and pipesLystad Spesialinnredninger A/S: Accommodation and internal works

UNITY LINE Ltd. Address: Plac Rodla 8Postcode: 70-419City: Szczecin Country: PolandTel.: +48 91 35 95 795Fax.: +48 91 35 95 885www: www.unityline.pl e-mail: info@unityline.plContacts: Zbigniew Janeczko - Chairman of The Board Piotr Waszczenko – Vice President, Managing Director Jerzy Nizinski – Vice President, Technical Department Iwona Pieróg – Financial Director, Chief Accountant Jerzy Orzechowski – Technical Department, Technical Director Paweł Wojdalski – Cargo Department, Freight Manager Ilona Sawicka – Marketing Executive Manager Maciej Komorzycki – Passanger Department, Executive ManagerNature of business: passenger and cargo transportation ferries

UNITY LINE® established in 1995, is the youngest Polish ferry company operating on the Baltic Sea ferry transportation market. The company is controlled by Polish capital and it’s activity is devoted to professional sea fleet maintenance touristic and as well transportation services. UNITY LINE’s fleet consists of six ferries operating on the Swinoujscie – Ystad and Swinoujscie - Trelleborg routes. Besides the most modern ferry in Polish fleet - m/f Polonia, company also operates two car-rail fer-ries m/f Jan Sniadecki and m/f Mikołaj Kopernik and two passenger-car m/f Gryf and mf Galileusz.In 2007 our fleet has been extended by one more cargo ferry m/f Wolin. Structure of the UNITY LINE’s fleet enables to present various offers directed to different customers: cargo shipping companies and passengers.

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Svenåke BERGLIE(svenake.berglie@fkg.se)Svenåke Berglie is managing director of Fordons Komponent Gruppen (FKG, in English, Scandinavian Automotive Suppliers), since 1999. The association is owned and financed by the supplier industry and covering Sweden, Norway and Finland. FKG is also a member of Clepa, the Euro-pean Association for Automotive Suppliers. Berglie has an MBA from The School of Economics in Gothenburg and started working in the supplier industry 1980 and had CFO and CEO positions in supplier companies In Sweden and Germany.

Jon BOYCE(seahighways@btconnect.com)Jon is a qualified naval architect, graduating in 1978 from London Uni-versity. Following a spell with P&O in London, Jon developed a strong interest in ro-ro design and operation. This became even more focussed when he subsequently lived in Scandinavia, working for several ro-ro operators. Since 1989, his own consultancy company has specialised in the ro-ro sector, often co-operating with Klas Brogren at ShipPax Information. Now based in London, Sea Highways has been responsible for the design of a number of short sea ro-ro vessels and the study of new routes. In his spare time, Jon is very involved in voluntary Christian work, especially in Eastern Europe.

Klas BROGREN(brogren@shippax.se)ShipPax Information moved its office last year, one reason claimed to be that Klas could then take his bike between home and office. So – the re-sult? Well, with that poor Swedish summer, he still believes he is excused for not exceeding 20 times. And promises to do more in 2008, believe it or not.Klas is first and foremost dedicated to passenger shipping as a lifelong hobby. Still a school boy, he was invited by Tor Line to be part of the project team which built TOR BRITANNIA and TOR SCANDINAVIA, as a learning exercise. Having finished school, he returned for a project work with Tor Line in Gothenburg. It was followed by five years with shipbrokers in Stockholm where he was active in S&P and chartering, specialising in passenger shipping (1977-1981). Then he returned to his hometown to become a partner in Marine Trading which for many years held the management contract for Prince of Fundy Cruises as well as Scarlett Line. As the need of market information expanded, he devel-oped this in his own company Plus 2 Ferryconsultation AB, which later registered ShipPax Information as its marketing name. Apart from the publications, CRUISE & FERRY Info, GUIDE, DESIGNS and MARKET, the company is also offering tailor-made consulting or evaluations.

Bo CERUP-SIMONSEN(Bo.Cerup.Simonsen@dnv.com)Dr Bo Cerup-Simonsen holds a master’s degree in Naval Architecture and Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and Univer-sity of Washington and a doctoral degree from the Technical University of Denmark and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Until 2003 he worked as an Associate Professor at the Naval Architecture Department at the Technical University of Denmark, teaching, supervising graduate students and doing research in the areas of shipping economics, environ-mental life cycle analysis of shipping, risk analysis and safety of shipping and in classical naval architecture. In 2003 Cerup-Simonsen joined Det Norske Veritas and from 2004 to 2007 he was leading Maritime Technical Consultancy, the unit responsi-ble for delivering technical consultancy services to the maritime industry, as well as performing a large part of the internal research and develop-ment in DNV Maritime. Cerup-Simonsen has been principal consultant and project manager on a number of large projects related to shipping safety and environmental risk, for instance in connection with major shipping and infrastructure development projects where emissions and accidental discharge have been governing factors. He holds a number of positions in international boards and committees, for example as Chairman of the Danish Accident Investigation Team for Offshore Constructions. Cerup-Simonsen has authored a large number of original scientific publications in various areas related to safe and environmental shipping and has been honoured with several awards, for example the RINA-LR Ship Safety Award in 2005.From 2008, Bo Cerup-Simonsen has been responsible for development activities in DNV Maritime related to Environmental Technology and Services.

William GIBBONS(W.Gibbons@psa-psara.org)Williams Gibbons has been director of the Passenger Shipping Associa-tion (PSA) since April 1994. Since that time he has worked to actively promote the UK cruising industry to UK holidaymakers and the travel trade, through the PSA’s Passenger Shipping Association Retail Agents scheme (PSARA) and generic PR Campaign. Since 2003 the PSA has been coordinating further PR activity, to promote travel by ferry. The PSA is the trade association for both cruise and ferry companies based in the UK and currently has 32 cruise and 19 ferry members. The PSA is now seen as the main industry voice for commercial matters as well as a source of information and advice for the public.In 2004 Bill was very involved in setting up the European Cruise Council (ECC). He is currently Marketing Director of the ECC.In the same year the PSA set up an Associate Membership Scheme, which currently has 42 members. From 1990 to 1994 William was an independent management consult-ant, working particularly in the ferry industry, whilst also studying for an MBA degree. William previously held the post of general manager of Sealink Isle of Wight ferries, prior to which he was the service manager and then ferry line manager for the Harwich Hook of Holland ferry route.William was previously assistant shipping and port manager for the Port of Harwich and worked on the Channel Island services from Portsmouth.William has two children and lives in London and Dorset. He is also a Justice of the Peace (J.P) in central London.

Jean-Michel GIGUET(jean-michel.giguet@brittany-ferries.fr)Jean-Michel Giguet is the Managing Group Director of Brittany-Ferries since 2005.He has a graduate of Hotel School in Lausanne – Switzerland.Having worked in the hotel industry during many years, Jean-Michel has been five stars Hotel Manager and Paris-Ile de France Pullman Hotels Managing Director; he joined the company in 1989 as Director of Seres-tel in charge of the on-board sales, services and catering.Brittany-Ferries is a leading ferry-liner company on the Western Channel, founded in 1972 by Alexis Gourvennec visionary-leader of Bretons farm-ers community. Today, Brittany-Ferries is an integral and important part of the tourism infrastructure of holiday France and Spain.Jean-Michel is married, has four children and lives in Brittany – France.

Hans Juul JACOBSEN(hans-juul.jacobsen@saint-gobain.com)Hans Juul Jacobsen (57) is Director of Saint-Gobain Marine Applica-tions, a new organisation created by him with in Saint-Gobain – (a global player with more than 200.000 employees manufacturing building materials). The purpose for his employment was to create and organise cooperation, coordination and synergy between internal companies who are manufacturing materials for ship building. Until now Saint-Gobain Marine Applications consist of Saint-Gobain / Isover, Deutsche Glas, Sully, Vetrotech, Finn-Glass, Dahl, Ventistal and coop Halton. Hans Juul Jacobsen have been working in the sector since 1981 (22 years by C. C. Jensen, Denmark) and is a board member in Danish Cruise and Ferry Group / Danish Export Council. Original he comes from the south part of Denmark but today he live in Aachen – Germany.

Thor JOHANNESEN(thor.johannesen@kktv.no)Thor Johannesen’s 40 year career in the shipping industry started with a 20 year employment in Norwegian Larvik Line, the last 15 years as Pas-senger Manager with responsibility for sale and marketing in as well the passenger trade as freight and transport.In 1985 Thor joined Fred. Olsen as responsible for a newly established route Oslo/Hirsthals-Harwich, and was after less than one year offered the position as Deputy Managing Director in Fred. Olsen’s Kristiansand office with special responsibility for route and tonnage development, price policy, freight activities and administration.In 1988 Thor became Head of Nortrans Touring, a combined travel agency and tour operator, and in 1989 he joined DFDS as MD for DFDS Norway A/S. Parallel to this position Thor was responsible for Scandina-vian Seaways, Denmark, in the period 1992-93. In 1993 he was offered the position as Vice Director in Scandinavian Seaways with responsibility for route and tonnage development and the travel agency activities.Thor was appointed MD in the newly established company DFDS Nor-

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way Holding A/S in 1995, and in the period from 2001 until he retired in 2004, he held the position as MD for DFDS Seaways.In addition to his positions Thor has been member and chairman of several boards, all within the travel trade.Today Thor is consultant in the ferry shipping and tourist industry with his company TOPS Consulting.

Trond KLEIVDAL(trond.kleivdal@colorline.no)Mr. Trond Kleivdal (44) is the President and CEO of Color Line AS. Tronds academic career started at the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy before graduating from the Norwegian School of Economics and Busi-ness Administration in 1988. Trond started his professional career in the Kværner Fast Ferry division where after he in 1994 joined P.F. Bassøe as a shipbroker. After a short period within Swede Ship he stared to work in the cruise ferry industry, first in 1996 within Larvik Scandi Line, later same year in Color Line. Color Line is today Norway’s leading cruise ferry operator with 8 ships and approximately 3500 employees. Color Line is at present in the process of completing its fleet renewal program amounting to approx 1 billion Euro. Trond has had different management roles in Color Line and was appointed Managing Director/CEO in 2001. Apart from a number of board positions within the Color family of com-panies Trond is also a member of the board of the Norwegian Shipowners Association (NSA).

Mads P. KOFOD(mk@bornholmstrafikken.dk)Mads P. Kofod is Managing Director in the Danish Ferry companies: BORNHOLMSTRAFIKKEN A/S,NORDIC FERRY SERVICES A/S AND SYDFYNSKE A/S.Activities in this group is: Yearly turn over app. 750 mio.D.kr. 700 em-ployees. 12 ferries, including High Speed craft, RoPax-ferries. Conven-tional ferries and doubleender ferries.Originally educated as Master and Engineer and later as Bachelor SCI. From 1984-1988 MK worked in the Danish Minestry of Industry. 1988 – 1990 Director, Planning, DSB Shipping Company (Now Scandlines A/S). 1990 - 1993 International Director, DSB. 1993 – 1996 Managing Director, DanRail A/S. 1996 – 1998 Parcels Director, DSB Parcels. 1998 – 1999 Deputy Managing Director, Dansk Management Forum. Since 2000 MK has been CEO of the Danish ferry company BORNHOLM-STRAFIKKEN.

Pim de LANGE(pim.delange@stenaline.com)Pim de Lange (61) is Area Director North Sea of Stena Line with over 40 years experience in the shipping industry. From 1965 till 1988 he worked in the following positions: As a Marine Engineer on deepsea going vessels from the Dutch company Van Nievelt, Goudriaan & Co. Shipmanager at the repair yard Niehuis & v/d Berg in Rotterdam and to superintend-ent at the ferry company SMZ in Hoek van Holland. Since 1989 he has held a number of senior management positions at Stena Line and was appointed Managing Director of Stena Line BV in 1996 and Area Direc-tor North Sea in 2000. Over the years he has expanded the Stena Line activities on the North Sea in an extremely competitive market.

Oskar LEVANDER(oskar.levander@wartsila.com)Oskar Levander graduated with honours from Helsinki University of Technology in 2000, with a Master of Science in Naval Architecture. He has since been working with Wärtsilä Corporation and is in his current position as General Manager heading the “Conceptual Design” depart-ment, which is part of the Ship Power business unit. Prior to this he has held positions as an R&D Engineer and later as a Project Manager. He has been working mostly with the development of new ship designs and propulsion solutions for various ship types.

Nigel LINGARD(nigel.lingard@fredolsen.co.uk)Nigel Lingard, Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, joined the company at its Ipswich headquarters in 1988. In addition to overall responsibility for marketing, sales and reservations, he also leads the com-pany’s long-term product development planning.Nigel joined Swedish ferry operator Tor Line based in Felixstowe in 1979 before moving to Scandinavian Seaways in 1984 to head up the sales and marketing department. He held this position until joining Fred. Olsen.

Nigel is a Director and Past Chairman of the UK’s Passenger Shipping Association, and also serves on ABTA’s Membership Committee.

Antonis MANIADAKIS(maniadakis@minoan.gr)Born on December 7, 1959, Antonis Maniadakis and his family grew up in Crete. Driven by his love for the sea and international travel he ap-plied, after finishing his core education, to the Academy of Merchant Ma-rine where he was distinguished on the Hellenic Examination of 1994 as a Master Mariner, Class A. His desire to enhance his knowledge further on the shipping industry led him to enter the University of Plymouth in U.K. where he completed a Master of Science (MSc) in International Shipping. He joined MINOAN LINES shipping company and, after rising through the ranks of this Greek company, became Chief Shipping Officer in 1997 and then Chief Executive Officer in 2005. Within a highly, com-petitive environment of high expectations, he has managed, from both positions, to establish and maintain a sense of direction towards his main vision and goal, that is to lead the company to become a dominant player in the European shipping industry by implementing successfully several strategically planned and challenging projects, including the complete renewal of the company’s fleet with the building of new state-of-the-art cruise ferries which offer innovative, high quality customer services. Being successful on his day to day activities, his key to effective stress relaxation is to dedicate his free time on gardening, reading or participat-ing to cultural activities. Furthermore, he is fulfilling successfully his role as a father by guiding and counselling his children to follow their dreams and reach their personal goals.

Tim MARKING(Marking@ecsa.eu)After obtaining a London University law degree, Tim Marking joined the UK Chamber of Shipping in the late seventies as a trainee before moving to the European Shipowners Association in 1981. He has represented the European shipping industry in relation to many maritime EU regulatory and policy issues over the past decades, particularly as regards social, safety and environment issues. He is now ECSA Deputy Secretary Gen-eral and has responsibilities for running the High Level Ferry Group and the European Cruise Council for which he is secretary.

John Steen MIKKELSEN(John.S.Mikkelsen@scandlines.dk)John Steen-Mikkelsen, 52, CEO of the ferry company Scandlines GmbH based in Rostock Germany, which provides transport services for the passenger and freight industry between German, Denmark and Sweden as well between Germany/Denmark/Sweden to the Baltic States and Finland. Scandlines transported 20 mio passengers, 4 mio cars and more than 1 mio freight units during 2007.He has held several key functions in the company during the Last 10 years. For many years he was the line manger of the company’ largest ferry line between Rødby in Denmark and Puttgarden in Germany. Dur-ing these years the line grew into one of the busiest European ferry lines. In 2004 he was appointed Division Director with responsibility for the route network, ship operations, personnel and purchasing, thus having responsibility for all operational activities of the group.John Steen-Mikkelsen’s position is based on his education in the field of commerce as well as a career in the service of the maritime industry. For many years he was managing director of the Stena-owned Lion Ferry, managing director of Europalinien between Denmark and Germany, and now as CEO of the Scandlines Group.

Andy OSBOURNE(Andy.Osbourne@bp.com)Andy Osbourne is Business Development Director for Krystallon ( a BP jv company ) Andy joined Krystallon in April 2006 having spent 4 years in the USA initially setting up their Financial Risk Management business in Chicago and latterly running their Arco Commercial Fuels Business on the west coast of the USA based in the Arco Los Angeles office.Andy graduated in Accountancy at Lincoln University and after 3 years spent in the accountancy world, moved to covering sales and market-ing of oil pipelines for Dunlop Oil & Marine dealing with oil companies throughout Africa and the Middle East. After spending 11 years with Dunlop he decided spending 30 weeks a year out of the country was too much, and joined BP in 1987 as Sales Manager for BP Commercial in the UK. Since then he has worked for

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BP throughout Northern Europe and USA in Lubricants, On-road Fuel Cards, Commercial and Marine bulk fuels and 4 years in derivatives marketing. After his last 4 year stint in the USA, Andy now lives back in the family home in North London and has a wife (Jo) and 2 sons.

Jan Helge PILE(jan.helge.pile@colorline.no)Jan Helge Pile is a Project Director with Color Line since February 2007. He takes over responsibilities from Dr. Rolf Kjær who retired from a similar position earlier this year. Jan Helge is responsible for Color Line’s present newbuilding program to be completed in May 2008. His profes-sional background includes 5 years as Technical Director for Norwegian ferry operator Tide Sjø A/S, as well as more than 10 years with Royal Caribbean Cruises in miscellaneous shorebased and seagoing positions. Among these he was an Assistant Project Director for their newbuilding programs in Europe, and he served in nautical positions such as Chief Officer and Staff Captain on their vessels. He holds a degree in Naval Architecture from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway (NTNU) and a degree as a Master Mariner from Haugesund Maritime College in Haugesund, Norway. He is a licensed sea captain.

Guy PLATTEN(guy.platten@cmassets.co.uk)Guy was appointed Managing Director for Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) with effect from 1st August 2007. CMAL is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers and currently owns 29 ferries of varying size and 24 harbour facilities throughout the west coast of Scotland and the Clyde Estuary. In addition there are a further 32 harbours with lease arrange-ments. The Company is charged with the long term management of these assets including vessel replacement and harbour development. CMAL is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that the assets remain fit for purpose and serve the ever changing needs of the di-verse communities within the islands and mainland. The assets are made available to an operator, currently CalMac Ferries Ltd, who then provide the lifeline ferry service.Before joining CMAL Guy was Director of Marine Operations for the Northern Lighthouse Board and was responsible for the NLB fleet, Oban port facility, 24 hour monitor centre and providing navigational advice re-garding the provision of Aids to Navigation around the coast of Scotland and the Isle of Man. He started his career at sea in the Merchant Navy in 1982 serving with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service. After gaining his Master Mariner Certificate he moved to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as an Inspector of Lifeboats, latterly as Inspector for Scotland. He also served 3 years with the Ministry of Defence as a Salvage Officer. As a Salvage Officer Guy was closely involved in the project to remove oil from the sunken battleship HMS Royal Oak in Scapa Flow as well as undertaking routing salvage operations including the refloating of a grounded type 23 Frigate in Oslo Fjord.Guy lives in the Scottish Borders and enjoys a wide variety of interests including running and keeping his four children amused.

Philip G. PRESTON(phil.preston@calmac.co.uk)Philip Preston is a Civil Engineer with 30 years experience in harbours and terminal facilities on the west coast and islands of Scotland. In 1993 Philip joined Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd as their in house engi-neer to oversee property maintenance and replacement strategy. In 2002 Philip acted as Technical Director, covering for absence, and in 2004 was appointed Operations Director. Philip is a member of Mallaig Harbour Board and is a Board member of Port Skills and Safety Ltd.

Kell ROBDRUP(krobdrup@norfolkline.com)Kell Robdrup (46) is the Managing Director of the Norfolkline Ferry Di-vision He has 25 years of experience within Shipping and Transportation. Over the years, he has held a number of senior management positions within the A.P.Møller-Maersk Group in Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Germa-ny, Belgium, Switzerland and Holland. Under his leadership, Norfolkline Ferry Division has made some remarkable achievements, including the development of the Dover-Dunkerque service, expanding into the Irish Sea, implementation of new routes and building the first class terminal in Vlaardingen. Kell lives in Holland with his wife and 2 children.

Christer SCHOUG(christer.schoug@stena.com)During his career, Christer Schoug has often worked in project teams of various size, from time to time with very few participants. This was true already in 1987, when he joined Scandinavian Ferry Lines (SFL) / SweFerry, and became responsible for a major conversion of the ferries Hamlet and Ofelia. Through diligence and hard work and knowing that honesty and cooperation always pays off, he advanced in the organisation which included both operative and project responsibilities.In the end of May 1995, Christer Schoug was asked to visit Stena RoRo in Gothenburg, which resulted in him calling his wife on the way back to his native Skåne, informing her that life was about to change. He had ac-cepted and signed on as Newbuilding Manager for Stena RoRo 300 kilo-metres north. Stena RoRo needed renewal of both RoRos and Ropaxes and it was decided that Stena RoRo was to set up its own newbuilding department. Since then Christer Schoug has advanced to Managing Director of Stena RoRo but he is also the Shipping Coordinator of Stena Rederi, which includes being responsible for the Sphere’s representative office in Bei-jing. Apart from his commitment to Stena, Christer Schoug holds tasks in Interferry and ABS, where he is the Chairman of the North European committee.

Trafford TAYLOR(trafford.taylor@bcferries.com)Captain Trafford Taylor, Executive Vice President, New Vessel Con-struction & Industry Affairs, has been part of the BC Ferries team since 1990. Captain Taylor, a graduate of Queen’s University, has worldwide experience sailing on tankers, ice breakers, supply ships, offshore oil rigs, mega yachts, passenger ships and fast ferries. He also spent nine years with Parks Canada in Banff, Yoho and Pacific Rim National Parks. Since joining BC Ferries, Captain Taylor has overseen the sea trials and entry into service of seven new-builds, and served as Marine Superintend-ent for Inter Island Services (South), Vice President of Inter Island and Northern Services and Executive Vice President of Operations. Captain Taylor was appointed Executive Vice President, New Vessel Construction & Industry Affairs in April 2006, where he is responsible for BC Ferries’ new asset development and ship build program, industry relations and the development of strategic positioning initiatives. Captain Taylor is on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Ferry Operators Association and sits as a member of numerous maritime organizations. He is a frequent speaker at international maritime conferences and his articles have been published by a variety of trade periodicals.

Bo-Lennart THORBJÖRNSSON(blt@boltconsulting.se)After gaining a B. Sc. in Ba and Econ at Lund University in 1972, he joined Lion Ferry AB, Sweden and was three years later promoted to Marketing Manager. In 1978, he became International Passenger Manager with overall sales and marketing responsibility for all Lion Ferry’s five european routes and markets.In 1981, he moved to DFDS Helsingborg as Line Manager and became after two years Managing Director of DFDS in Hamburg, Germany, where his restructuring led to the company becoming profitable again. Continuing with DFDS, but this time being based at HQ Copenhagen, in 1984, he became Group Director and head of all DFDS Seaways’ six European routes. In the year 2000, he was appointed CEO and Managing Director of DFDS Group Executive Board, again based in Copenhagen. After seventeen years working away from his family Monday-Friday, he decided to leave DFDS and instead work as a Management Consultant based in Halmstad. BOLT CONSULTING, founded in 2002 and fully owned by Bo-Lennart is, with his European senior advisory team a major management adviser to the ferry shipping industry. Bo-Lennart has also experience as chairman and board member of several European shipping and travel companies.

Thomas WEIGEND(weigend@meyerwerft.de)Thomas Weigend (33) has been Head of Sales and Design Depart-ment at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg since 2005. MEYER WERFT is a family owned shipyard established in 1795 with main activities in building cruise ships, cruise ferries, ferries, passenger vessels, gas tankers and livestock carriers which are completed in two large covered building docks. The current order book includes eleven cruise ships, six LEG/LPG gas tankers and one passenger ferry. Thomas started his career at MEYER

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WERFT 1999 in the Project Department where he was also involved in the development process at the IMO regarding new passenger evacua-tion guidelines at the beginning. Thomas studied naval architecture at the university of Kiel. Starting 1994 he was several periods with MEYER WERFT in different production and design departments. Before that he had served in the German navy as a navigator on a minesweeper and several landing vessels. Thomas grew up near the Black Forrest, however, he discovered quite early his passion for sailing and ships. Nowadays he lives close to the yard together with his wife and daughter.

Robin WILKINS(rwilkins@seafrance.fr)After graduating in Economics from London University, Robin Wilkins began his career at the Gillette Company working in market research, sales and brand management. After 10 years, he moved on to Hover-speed as Marketing Manager, taking over the Sales Department a year later. In 1983, he was appointed to the Board of Directors and a year later became a member of the Management buy-out team. After the subsequent sale of Hoverspeed to Sea Containers in 1986, he spent the next 4 years as Managing Director of Hoverspeed, followed by 2 years as Commercial Director of Sea Containers Ferries where he oversaw the development and introduction of the SeaCat. He subsequently moved on to Cunard Line as Vice-President, Europe. Three years later, he joined SeaFrance Limited as Managing Director, immediately prior to its launch in 1996. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Marketing, a member of the Council of Management (and former Chair-man) of the Passenger Shipping Association and is currently Chairman of ABTOF, the association of British travel organisers to France. In 2002 he was awarded the Médaille d’Or du Tourisme by the French government.