International Advisory Panel

Sea Asia 2009 benefited uniquely from the advice and counsel of its Advisory Panel: a group of leading figures from the maritime industry who provided essential guidance throughout the event planning and development.

Yudhishthir Khatau
BIMCO, President-Designate
Varun Shipping Company Ltd, Vice Chairman & Managing Director

Andreas Sohmen-Pao
BW Group, CEO

Capt Wei Jia Fu
China Shipowners’ Association, Chairman
COSCO Group, President & CEO

Rune Bjerke
DnB NOR ASA, CEO

Douglas Hsu
Far Eastern Group, Chairman

Kenneth Koo
Hong Kong Shipowners Association, Chairman
Tai Chong Cheang Steamship Co, Group Chairman & CEO

Tan Sri Frank Tsao
IMC Group, Founder & Senior Chairman

Graham Westgarth
INTERTANKO, Chairman
Teekay Marine Services, President

Koji Miyahara
Japanese Shipowners’ Association, Chairman
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Ltd, Chairman

Choo Chiau Beng
Keppel Corporation Ltd, CEO

C.C. Tung
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), Chairman

Michael Chia
Singapore Maritime Foundation, Chairman
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd, Managing Director (Offshore)

S.S. Teo
Singapore Shipping Association, President
Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd, Managing Director