The 12th International Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum
Fuelling The Future - Solutions & Challenges
FUJCON 2021 GOES VIRTUAL
The 12th Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum 2021, hosted by the Government of Fujairah & Port of Fujairah, and supported by the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), will be held as a virtual event from 22 – 24 March 2021.
The virtual event will support the global FUJCON community, meeting annually from over 35 countries, with the twin pillars of information exchange and networking, to stay connected until FUJCON re-convenes physically.
The Virtual FUJCON 2021 will bring key decision makers, thought leaders and marine experts who will be sharing views, analysis and insights on the global bunker and fuel oil market developments, & explore the continuing impact and recovery from COVID-19 against the backdrop of industry challenges of the IMO 2020 transition, OPEC + oil price collapse, the horizon of a multiple fuel future, digitalization, decarbonisation and sustainability goals.
FUJCON 2020 will take a deep dive into the key challenges, cutting edge analysis and offering solutions, stability and sustainability for the global and Middle East fuel oil, bunker & oil storage markets, grappling with the market landscape brought about by the pandemic.
FUJCON Steering Committee Members
His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi
Chairman
FUJCON Steering Committee
UAE
Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi has a Doctorate degree in Public Administration from U.S.A. He has had a distinguished career in Government of the United Arab Emirates as a Diplomat. Starting as Second Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi in 1984, Dr Al Kindi was transferred to the permanent mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, New York serving from 1986-1995. As a member of the U.A.E. Mission, he represented the United Arab Emirates at the United Nations Security Council from 1986-1987 and the U.N. General Assembly during his post. He had attended many international conferences.
Dr. Al Kindi had also served as Rapporteur of the Fourth Committee at the 45th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 1988, Vice Chairman of the Fourth Committee at the 46th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 1989.
After he completed his tour of duty at the U.A.E. Mission, he was appointed Charge d’Affairs of the U.A.E. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia from 1995-1997.
Dr. Al Kindi has served as Director of Ruler’s Office, Government of Fujairah, U.A.E. from 1997-2006. At this period he was also the Member of G.C.C. Consultative Committee (Parliament). He also served in the United Arab Emirates Federal Government’s Cabinet as a Minister for Environment & Water.
Capt. Mousa Morad
Managing Director
Port of Fujairah, UAE
FUJCON 2019 Conference Session 4 Panelist – Fujairah Developments: Strategies for Sustaining Growth
Capt. Mousa Morad is a Master Mariner, with more than 38 years’ experience in marine related activities and management. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Port Operations Management from Humberside College of Higher Technology, England, UK.
Capt Mousa joined the Port of Fujairah as Assistant Harbour Master in 1981 and was appointed General Manager in 1995. During his tenure the Port of Fujairah, capitalizing on its strategic position outside the Straits of Hormuz, has undergone significant development both in berths and facilities and the range of its commercial activity.
A major part of the Port’s commercial portfolio is oil related. Capt. Mousa is also a Development Committee Member of Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), which oversees Tank Storage Development in the Emirate, and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, a Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE, and Ruler of Fujairah.
The Fujairah Anchorage is internationally recognized as a major marine logistics location and Fujairah ranks with Singapore and Rotterdam in the world’s top 3 bunkering locations.
Additionally, the introduction of new and extensive on-shore storage in the Emirate, a crude oil pipe line from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah became operational in 2012, and the development of further berths and the introduction of sea terminals mark still further expansion and growth.
Fujairah is a major and pivotal location and, under Captain Mousa Morad’s leadership, will be at the forefront of the challenges and changes the Marine related oil industry will face in the years ahead.
Mr. Mohammed Majed Bin Al Aleeli
Director-General
Department of Industry & Economy
& Board Member
National Bank of Fujairah, UAE
FUJCON 2019Opening Remarks by Conference Chairman
Education:
• Masters Degree in Management Technology, USA, Dec. 1988
• Theses Oral Exam in Industrial Management, USA, Aug. 1988
• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology, May, 1982
Current Occupation:
• Director General of Department of Industry & Economy – Government of Fujairah (March, 1989 – up to date)
• Member of the Board, Fujairah National Bank (up to date)
• Member of the Board, Arab Company for Poultry Production in Fujairah (2006 – up to date)
• Member of Federal Committee for Assortment and Economical Cooperation – Ministry of Economy
• Member of Federal High Committee of Contentment Protection – Ministry of Economy
• Member of Federal Committee of World Trade Organization – Ministry of Economy
• Member of Federal Committee Emergency and Natural Disaster
Other Occupation:
• Ex. Member of UAE Federal National Council - Abu Dhabi (1990 – 1998)
• Ex. Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture – Fujairah
• Ex. Member of the Board Fujairah National Insurance
Languages:
• Fluent in Arabic - speaking, reading and writing
• Fluent in English – speaking, reading and writing
Interests:
• Sports (Football , Tennis & Golf )
• Traveling, Fishing
• Reading different books
Capt. Salem Al Hamoudi
Director, Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, UAE
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• Since 2000 involved in oil and gas shipping and trade;
• Master Mariner by profession, graduated from Australian maritime college;
• Masters degree in port management from UK;
• Worked at National Gas Shipping Company at the division of fleet operations of Gas tankers, part of ADNOC group;
• Worked in TOTAL looking after the management of offshore logistics;
• Joined Port of Fujairah in 2012 as a management member of Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals;
• Committee member of Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum;
• Committee member of Fujairah Energy Data Committee FEDCom
• Director of Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) since 2018
• Member of the Direct Foreign Investment Committee
Mr. Salim Muhammad Ali Al-Mukassah
Director
Department of Public Works
& Agriculture
Fujairah, UAE
Capt. Mayed Alameiry
Deputy Harbour Master
Port of Fujairah, UAE
FUJCON 2019 Conference Session 4 Panelist – Fujairah Developments: Strategies for Sustaining Growth
After a career in the Merchant Navy for a period of 9 years, and a period ashore in Flag State and Port State Control at the National Transport Authority, Captain Mayed Alameiry joined Port of Fujairah as a marine pilot in 2012.
In 2013, he took up the post of Assistant Harbour Master, culminating in the position of Deputy Harbour Master in December 2014. He is responsible for operational and navigational matters affecting the port, including pilotage and towage planning and performance management, vessel traffic management, aids to navigation management, marine casualty investigations as well as Port security. During his time at Fujairah, he obtained a MSc in Ship and Shipping Management.
He serves as a member of the Maritime Transport Technical Council chaired by the Federal Transport Authority and sits on the maritime commercial law review & update committee. He is also a member of the local emergency response team of the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority.
Capt. Saeed Alyammahi
Deputy Operations
Manager/Port Security Officer
Port of Fujairah, UAE
Key Agenda Highlights
Promoting active dialogue between leading oil and bunker producers/traders, oil majors, terminal operators, refiners, bankers, shipowners and classification societies, FUJCON will provide insights into the latest developments and key drivers of the bunker & fuel oil business.
Highlights of Critical Issues to be Addressed
- Review of IMO 2020 1st year of implementation
- Tanker market outlook post COVID-19 and OPEC+
- Fujairah project updates and outlook for bunker volumes, oil storage & LNG
- Outlook for crude & refined products in Fujairah
- Middle East benchmarks and focus on Murban
- Role of digitization and blockchain technologies in the industry
- Bunker fuel availability, procurement patterns and credit availability
- Market experience in using compliant fuels and quality and compatibility concerns
- The role of LNG in the future energy mix and its environmental footprint
- 2030 to 2050 – Future fuels landscape and scalability challenges for reducing carbon and GHG emissions in shipping
Attend the Forum to engage in a discussion of these pressing issues, listen to valuable insights and analysis from key decision makers, thought leaders and marine experts, and connect with your peers on the global bunker and fuel oil market developments.
Conference Sessions
+ − Official Opening, 23 March 2020
- Opening Remarks by Conference Chairman
- Welcome Address
- Ministerial Address
- Keynote Addresses
- State-of-the-Global Oil Market Outlook – Impact of COVID on Oil Markets
- State-of-the-Global Shipping/Bunkering Outlook
- 2020 compliance regime/Road Map for Future Fuel Oil Markets/Fleet Efficiency Ratings/Sustainability & Outlook for 2030/2050
+ − Conference Sessions, 23 – 24 March 2021
- Session 1: Shipping Outlook Post 2020/Covid-19 – Opportunities & Challenges
- Session 2: Fujairah Energy Hub Developments
- Session 3: Outlook for Crude & Refined Products – Perspectives from LSFO Producers
- Session 4A: Risk Management & Oil Storage
- Session 4B: Digitization of the Industry
- Session 5: Bunker Outlook & Marine Fuel Quality: Tackling the Challenges Post 2020
- Session 6: Post 2020 Future Fuels Landscape: Outlook for LNG, Hydrogen, Methanol & Others
Fujairah Bunkering Week (FBW) Optional Pre-Conference Courses
Courses held during FBW will give participants a wide choice of fuel oil disciplines and offer in-depth analysis on oil trading, managing bunker fuels post IMO 2020 and buying & selling bunkers.
The one and two-day courses, will examine the impact of new maritime regulations and guidelines, changes in market dynamics reshaped by the pandemic, while providing extensive learning opportunities with in-depth instruction, practical insights and best practices; with case studies and guest presentations specially arranged as part of the curriculum.
Check this space for further updates.
Attendance at FUJCON
Bringing together global market leaders to leverage on high level dialogue, knowledge sharing, networking opportunities and business development potential, FUJCON attracts from over 50 countries globally:-
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With participants from countries around the world expected to attend the Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum 2021, the Forum will continue to provide outstanding opportunities for renewing key business contacts and establishing new alliances.
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The FUJCON Experience
"I would like to congratulate you and your team on the successful FujCon 2019. It was my first FujCon and it was a fantastic conference with a lot of good feedback from delegates and customers."
- LAW SAY HUAT, GENERAL MANAGER, VOPAK HORIZON FUJAIRAH LTD, UAE
“FUJCON 2019 was a resounding success, and all delegates were enthusiastic about the high-quality content and outstanding speakers. Many told me they learned a lot by attending their first FUJCON, and that they intended to inform their colleagues about the outstanding learning experience. Everybody was also thrilled about the FUJCON app which made it much easier to participate."
- ARA BARSAMIAN, REFINERY AUTOMATION INSTITUTE LLC, USA
"For an upstream guy, I found the entire conference fascinating, with a wealth of relevant expertise for my latest role."
- SALIYA WICKRAMASURIYA, SENIOR ADVISOR TO CEO, HAMBANTOTA INTERNATIONAL PORT GROUP, SRI LANKA
"Congratulations for a successful 2019 FUJCON. The delegates obviously enjoyed it very much as was evident in many of the Q&As."
- WILLIAM TAN, VICE PRESIDENT, MIYABI INDUSTRIES PTE LTD, SINGAPORE
"This year’s Fujcon packed the right punches by speakers and very, very smart and consistent questions by delegates. Kudos to the organizers."
- CAPT ZARIR IRANI, CEO, CONSTELLATION MARINE SERVICES LLC, UAE
"Enjoying FUJCON 2019. Lots of learning and interaction with industry counterparts. Special Thanks to Ms. Vimla and her entire team at Conference Connection for all the pain and efforts taken to make this event happen."
- AMIT SOPAN KUTE, SENIOR MANAGER – MARINE SALES, HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED, INDIA
"I thoroughly enjoyed the event and I’m grateful for your terrific organization and hospitality"
- PETER NORFOLK, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SHIPPING & FREIGHT, S&P GLOBAL PLATTS
"Have been attending FUJCON over years. This conference brings lots of insights about bunkering & oil industries. Looking forward to attend again."
- MADHAVAN THOOPPAL, UNIT HEAD, C&IB – GLOBAL TRANSACTION SERVICES, NATIONAL BANK OF FUJAIRAH, UAE
"Very informative sessions; great networking opportunities and excellent entertainment – FUJCON - All in one place!"
- GLOBAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, LLOYDS REGISTER, UK
"Forum provided speakers from different backgrounds which was very useful as opinions were expressed from different perspectives – port, owners, authorities, organisations"
- NORA DELIYIANNI, OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE, AKRON TRADE & TRANSPORT, UAE
"Opportunity for networking & meeting people; good information regarding IMO 2020"
- CAPT SUNIL BANSAL, SUPPLY & OPERATIONS MANAGER, INDEPENDENT PETROLUEM GROUP, KUWAIT
"Very informative conference and opportunity to meet different people around the world"
- ABDUL AZEEZ A RAHEEM, MARKETING OFFICER, SAUDI SHIPPING & MARITIME SERVICES CO., SAUDI ARABIA
"The conference provided a global outlook on the bunkering supply chain and a clear picture of IMO 2020"
- RUPAM DAS, SR. MANAGER, INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS, INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD, INDIA
"The conference was a great time to acquire knowledge"
- AMER ALAFEEFI, BUNKER & AGENCY OFFICER, ADNOC LOGISTICS & SERVICES, UAE
"It brings together a good number of people from the industry and from Fujairah Government Authorities. Therefore a great networking and knowledge imparting conference"
- MEENA MATTHEWS, REGIONAL MANAGER, P&I ME REGION, GULF AGENCY COMPANY, UAE
"This event is always useful for knowledge update, experience and networking"
- SHAHID SIDDIQUI, MARINE MANAGER, MARINE SERVICES CO LTD, SAUDI ARABIA
"This was one of the most beneficial conferences I have attended because of the topics & speakers"