09.07.2024 | Press release. “Stormy Seas Ahead”, presenter Mrs. Ester Toumpouris

09.07.2024. Stormy Seas Ahead: Tackling Legal and Operational Challenges of the EU ETS.

Capt. E. Koch announced the Club’s program starting after the summer break, on September 17^th with the presentation from the Mission for Seafarers, then Wine & Dine at Ktima Gerolemo, Omodos on October 5^th and finally Right Ship Presentation in November. The New Year’s Gala date is also set for 17^th January 2025.

The speaker of the evening Mrs. Ester Toumpouris, delighted Guests with a presentation titled Stormy Seas Ahead: Tackling Legal and Operational Challenges of the EU ETS.

Ester is the Deputy Head of the Hill Dickinson Limassol office. Prior to joining Hill Dickinson, Ester spent 12 years with Ince & Co.  Ester specializes in dispute resolution and has wide-ranging experience advising on and handling the full range of wet and dry shipping disputes including those arising under charter parties, ship management agreements, bills of lading, MOAs, shipbuilding contracts and commission agreements.

Ester has extensive experience in handling complex multi-jurisdictional litigation and regularly acts in London arbitrations and the English Courts for a broad variety of clients including shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, operators, ship managers and P&I and Defence Clubs.

On the non-contentious side, Ester is often asked to advise on the drafting of charter party terms and related contracts, as well as drafting, reviewing and negotiating MOAs, ship management agreements, shipbuilding contracts and services agreements.

Ester is the Deputy Head of the Hill Dickinson Limassol office. Prior to joining Hill Dickinson, Ester spent 12 years with Ince & Co.  Ester specialises in dispute resolution and has wide-ranging experience advising on and handling the full range of wet and dry shipping disputes including those arising under charter parties, ship management agreements, bills of lading, MOAs, shipbuilding contracts and commission agreements.

Ester has extensive experience in handling complex multi-jurisdictional litigation and regularly acts in London arbitrations and the English Courts for a broad variety of clients including shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, operators, ship managers and P&I and Defense Clubs.

On the non-contentious side, Ester is often asked to advise on the drafting of charter party terms and related contracts, as well as drafting, reviewing and negotiating MOAs, ship management agreements, shipbuilding contracts and services agreements.

In her presentation, Ester provided a brief overview of the EU Emissions Trade Scheme and explored the operational and legal challenges that may arise as a result of this. Ester also shared strategies and advice on how these challenges may be tackled and encouraged the audience to be proactive and take steps well in advance of the September 2025 deadline for the surrendering of the emissions for 2024.

The enchanting presentation of Ester brought on further fascinating conversations among an enthusiastic audience, who explored interesting topics with our speaker and continued sharing their thoughts during the cocktail reception.

The C.M.C.L Cyprus Marine Club Limited is a non-profit company by guarantee that embraces and encourages a plethora of maritime industry stakeholders for friendly membership. Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Crew Managers, Service Providers & Suppliers, Agents, Terminal Operators, Legal and Financial and more, come together with a focused effort to promote and celebrate the Cyprus maritime industry and share experiences.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Cyprus Marine Club Ltd, please contact the General Manager: Ms. Julia Paczkowska: Info@cyprumarineclub.org.cy

ANNUAL SPONSORS OF CMCL:

Diamond Sponsor: OL Shipping Group,

Platinum Sponsors: UMAR I WSR,  SMUAL, NIPPOINT PAINT  MARINE, Tototheo

Gold Sponsor: MARLOW NAVIGATION, ONENOVATION, SAFEBULKERS, MAREMAGNA,

Iridium Sponsors: BALUCO,  EPSCO, FML, Michael Chambers, Seascape, VShips

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