IAMI EUROPE 20th ANNUAL CONFERENCE. GLYFADA - ATHENS, GREECE OCTOBER 15th 17th, 2017

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1 IAMI EUROPE 20th ANNUAL CONFERENCE GLYFADA - ATHENS, GREECE OCTOBER 15th 17th, 2017

2 Dear Members, future members and friends of IAMI, Our Chairman along with the steering committee would like to invite you for already the 20th Annual IAMI EU Conference. This year we will convene in Greece; the cradle of maritime history. A bustling place which is overflowing with history, beautiful people and amazing cuisine that everybody must try. Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, historically also known as Hellas is a country in south-eastern Europe, with a population of approximately 11 million as of Athens is the nation's capital. Greeks call themselves Hellenes, our term "Greece" derives from their Roman conquerors. From the eighth century BC, colonisation had taken Greek-speakers all over the Mediterranean, from the Black Sea, Turkey, to North Africa, Italy France and Spain, like "frogs around a pond" (Plato). Greece's history stretches back more than 4,000 years. Inhabitants of Greece and her islands have been sea-faring people continuously through their long history. Greece and her islands have thousands of miles of coastline with inlets, natural harbours and deep bays. Alexander the Great's conquests included Asia; through his Admiral Nearchos, he established new ports from India to the Persian Gulf and organized sea trade from those countries. The ports that were created in India were provided with very large storage facilities so that the produce from the nearby regions could be brought there for trans-shipment by sea. Before Alexander, Indian goods were shipped only in small quantities, overland, and hence they were very expensive in the Mediterranean markets. Since Alexander, the merchant ships carried large quantities of Indian produce to the Persian Gulf, more cheaply. India was now also able to receive European products through the same routing.

3 Ship owners and merchants obtained money for their investments from rich citizens and bankers through written loan agreements. Repayment of the loan was made within twenty days from arrival in Piraeus provided that the cargo was not damaged. If part of it was damaged, lost, jettisoned, or stolen, the money lender received both capital and interest in proportion to the value of the sound cargo remaining. Rates were high because the bankers shared in most of the marine risks involved. By the end of the 15th century, the Greeks were active in international trade extending from the Black Sea, the Adriatic and Italy to Marseilles, Antwerp and Moscow. Ancona had a phenomenal growth as a major, international trading centre during the first half of the 16th century, and it was one of the first commercial centres outside the Balkans which attracted a considerable number of Greeks. After the end of World War II, the Greek-run fleets were able to re-establish themselves under their national flag. The changing dynamics saw them more closely aligned with their own national state and the establishment of the Greek Merchant Marine service. During , in terms of ship categories, Greek companies had 32.5% of the world's tankers and 23.8% of the world's bulk carriers. An additional equivalent of 20.05% of the world's tanker dwt was on order, with another 14.1% of bulk carriers also on order. Shipping is one of the country's most important industries. Greece joined the EU in 1981 and adopted the Euro in 2001.

4 MODERN GREECE LOCATION OF OUR CONFERENCE

5 Glyfada is a suburb of Athens, situated at the southern shores of the Athens Metropolitan Area. Glyfada is home to Greece s millionaires, ministers and celebrities, stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf.

6 This year, being our 20th anniversary we are expecting higher attendance and therefore we have booked 2 hotels: Palace Hotel Bomo Club 4* Best Western Fenix 4* The conference with all associated social occasions will occur in the Palace hotel. We have prepared for you lots of new and interesting topics, as well as numerous outside activities. ( Sun screen not included, but needed ) Conference prices are as follows: 380 members - booking before 31st July ( 420 by registration after the 31st of July) 440 non members - booking before 31st July ( 480 by registration after the 31st of July) 180 spouses - Spouse fee covers 1 x dinner, 1 x excursion dinner and 1 x Gala dinner, 2 lunches, drinks tokens and all required transport for the conference activities & events. Conference fee covers all conference material, transport to the topic locations, teas/ coffee breaks, 2 x lunch, 1 x dinner, 1 x excursion dinner and the Gala dinner.

7 Palace Hotel Bomo Club 4* is situated on the seafront overlooking the Saronic Bay. The hotel is conveniently located on the waterfront of Glyfada. It offers comfortable rooms, a restaurant, a bar, room service, internet, a swimming pool, conference facilities, and quality service. Piraeus Port is very close, so you can easily go on a short cruise of the picturesque islands of the Saronic Gulf.

8 Our second hotel is the BEST WESTERN FENIX 4*. This hotel is one of the best in Glyfada and is a member of the largest global hotel chain BEST WESTERN, which offers a high standard of hospitality that can satisfy both leisure and business travellers. The majority of the hotel rooms have a balcony overlooking the pool, the sea or the Golf Course in Athens.

9 Both hotels are within short walking distance from each other as well as the cosmopolitan town of Glyfada and within easy access to the historic center of Athens. Hotel prices are as follows: * Single 55 per night B&B * Double 66 per night B&B * Triple 80 per night B&B Triple room only available at the Palace Hotel. The majority of the rooms we have reserved are at the Palace hotel and we have an extra 20 rooms reserved at the Fenix hotel. You can choose which hotel you prefer - both have great facilities. Bookings on first come first served basis. N.B. Hotel must be booked through IAMI, in order to get the whole package.

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11 PROGRAM Sun, Oct 15th: Arrival, registration and networking Mon, Oct 16th Tue, Oct 17th: Conference Mon, Oct 16th : Excursion Dinner to the Glyfada s hot springs (Swimwear recommended) Tue, Oct 17th: Gala Dinner (Formal attire required) Wed, Oct 18th: Departure

12 PROVISIONAL TOPICS Navigation aids as an investigative tool National Insurance Crime Bureau Forensic Engine Number Recovery European Maritime Law Maritime Salvage HPI / EU Conformity and recent changes in the Craft Directive Structured Statement taking - Witness & Victim Telephone analysis as an Investigation Tool Accident Analysis & Electric Propulsion Systems Electrical fires involving battery operated items The timings and fixed agenda to be confirmed. The marina will be the location for much of our agenda. * 50% day 1 is outside in the sun * 25% day 2 is outside in the sun

13 VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE! FOR ORGANIZATIONAL REASONS, PLEASE INFORM US BY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHETHER YOU INTEND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFERENCE! Organisation: IAMI Europe

14 USEFUL INFORMATION Glyfada is situated 11km from Athens Airport which takes approximately 20 minutes by taxi and costs around There is a bus service from Athens Airport to Glyfada Bus X96, which costs 6 (3 for students, minors and people over 65years of age). Tickets are available from the bus drivers and from the ticket kiosk at the bus departure area. The timetable is available at the below link: Places of interest: - Athens / Acropolis - National Archaeological Museum - Temple of Hephaestus - The Temple of Poseidon - Temple of Olympian Zeus - and many, many others - Maritime Museum More information about the area and Greece in general can be found on the below link: Useful Greek phrases:

15 We look forward to seeing you all soon! Be sure to book early as this is set to be the biggest anniversary conference of its kind, places will be limited. I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. Alexander the Great Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. Demosthenes