GUJARAT STATE SESSION
The Gujarat State session’s overall theme is “Holistic Investment in Gujarat”, that will include a panel discussion comprising panellists representing wide domains of maritime sector. The discussion aims to provide participants with comprehensive insights into key strategic areas, including port-led urban development, shipbuilding clusters, ship recycling, port expansion and capacity enhancement, connectivity infrastructure, policy and regulatory frameworks, environmental sustainability, that Gujarat government is taking for the growth and prosperity of maritime sector in Gujarat and increased contribution in India’s maritime sector.
- 27th Oct | 02:00 PM ~ 04:00 PM
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Session | Name of Speaker / Dignitary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | 2:05 PM | 05 mins | Welcome address | Chief Engineer, Gujarat Maritime Board |
| 2:05 PM | 2:10 PM | 05 mins | Felicitation of dignitaries on the dais | |
| 2:10 PM | 2:15 PM | 05 mins | AV Film on Gujarat: Powering India’s Maritime Growth | |
| 2:15 PM | 2:20 PM | 05 mins | AV Film by Deendayal Port | |
| 2:20 PM | 2:30 PM | 10 mins | Key Note Address | Shri R C Meena, IAS Principal Secretary, Ports & Transport Department, Gujarat |
| 2:30 PM | 2:40 PM | 10 mins | Presentation on Gujarat’s Vision: Overview and Investment opportunity in Gujarat | General Manager (Project), Gujarat Maritime Board |
| 2:40 PM | 3:40 PM | 60 mins | Panel Discussion | Moderator - Mr. Mihir Shah, EY |
| 3:40 PM | 3:50 PM | 10 mins | Exchange of MoUs | |
| 3:50 PM | 4:00 PM | 10 mins | Presentation of Mementoes and Photograph | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:05 PM | 05 mins | Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks | Chief Engineer Surveyor, Gujarat Maritime Board |
Panelists for Panel Discussion (2:40 PM - 3:40 PM)
| S.No. | Panelist |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shri Sushil Kumar Singh - Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| 2 | Mr. Shobhit Kapoor, Marine Operations Manager – South Asia WestLloyd’s Register Marine and Offshore Services India LLP |
| 3 | Mr. Maurice Jensen, Senior Researcher Port & Shipping, Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| 4 | Shri Pramod Narang Director Technical- Petronet LNG |
| 5 | Mr. Wim Van Gerven, Vice President - Director of Operations AM/NS – India |
| 6 | Capt Deepak Tewari, Managing Director, MSC India |
| 7 | Mr. Rajeev Nayyer, Advisor, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited |
SPOC Details:
International Speakers
Shri Sushil Kumar Singh
Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Mr. Shobhit Kapoor
Marine Operations Manager – South Asia WestLloyd’s Register Marine and Offshore Services India LLP
Mr. Maurice Jensen
Senior Researcher Port & Shipping, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Shri Pramod Narang
Director Technical- Petronet LNG
Mr. Wim Van Gerven
Vice President - Director of Operations AM/NS – India
Capt Deepak Tewari
Managing Director, MSC India
Rajeev Nayyer
Advisor, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited
