Bunkerworld is delighted to announce that following the success of the event in 2009, the Bunker Asia forum returns for 2010, as part of APPEC Week - Asia's leading energy forum.

Sustainable Shipping Conference 2010: From the Cradle to the Grave takes the issue of sustainability beyond just environmental issues to encompass the wider implications of shipping's life cycle performance. As shipping increasingly moves to improve its operational environmental footprint and impact, the spotlight is now growing to focus on the whole lifespan. From manufacture to operational performance through to the safe disposal of a ship, owners will be accountable for ensuring safe, high performance business practice throughout. Sustainable Shipping Conference 2010 brings the industry together to collaborate on looking at what these issues will be, what solutions are available and how they can be leveraged for competitive advantage.

Entitled Everything you wanted to know about Bunkers, but were afraid to ask, will see keynote speakers Bob North, Rear Admiral Robert C. North, Marshall Islands and John Aitken, Secretary General SEAaT open the convention on Wednesday 22nd September setting the tone for the conference. A full programme including fantastic speakers, topics, issues for debate, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Can shipping remain viable in the Channel, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea in light of stringent restrictions on sulphur emissions? European shipping organisations warn of far-reaching implications for the industry and associated sectors. Join industry and political leaders, regulators and experts to discuss the future of shipping in northern Europe. And don't miss the keynote address by British Shipping Minister Mike Penning.