Interesting discussion on Japanese ship finance solutions for global shipping at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Moderator: Mr. Takuya Aiba, CEO – SpringLiner
Panelists:
• Mr. Michio Ouchi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance Department Division 4,
Joint Head of Ship Finance Team – Development Bank of Japan
• Mr. Yuji Miyamoto, General Manager, Ship Business Department, Ship &
Transportation System Division – JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd.
• Ms. Ruri Hatano, Team Manager - Ship Finance, Aircraft and Ship Business Division
– NTT TC Leasing Co., Ltd.
• Mr. Satoshi Kawasaki, Managing Executive Officer – SBI Leasing Services Co.,
Ltd.
• Mr. Kazuto Kunii, Head of Business Planning Team, Ship Finance Department –
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
• Mr. Jigo Hayashi, Director, Ship Business Division – Tokyo Century Corporation
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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Interesting discussion on "Global Shipowners doing Business in Japan" at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Moderator: Mr. Nels Hansen, Partner, Tokyo – White & Case LLP
Panelists:
• Mr. John Su, Founder, President & CEO – Erasmus Shipinvest Group
• Mr. Marco Fiori, CEO – Premuda SpA
• Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE/Euronext: SB); President
– Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS)
• Mr. Kyriakos Vlachos, Group Co-CEO & CFO – Schoeller Holdings
• Mr. Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
(NASDAQ: SHIP); Founder, Chairman & CEO – United Maritime Corporation
(NASDAQ: USEA)
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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#Maritime
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Interesting discussion on Navigating a New Maritime Reality at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS & Lila Global
&
Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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#Maritime
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Interesting discussion on Japanese Ship Finance Solutions for Global Shipping at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Moderator: Mr. Takuya Aiba, CEO – SpringLiner
Panelists:
• Mr. Michio Ouchi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance Department Division 4,
Joint Head of Ship Finance Team – Development Bank of Japan
• Mr. Yuji Miyamoto, General Manager, Ship Business Department, Ship &
Transportation System Division – JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd.
• Ms. Ruri Hatano, Team Manager - Ship Finance, Aircraft and Ship Business Division
– NTT TC Leasing Co., Ltd.
• Mr. Satoshi Kawasaki, Managing Executive Officer – SBI Leasing Services Co.,
Ltd.
• Mr. Kazuto Kunii, Head of Business Planning Team, Ship Finance Department –
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
• Mr. Jigo Hayashi, Director, Ship Business Division – Tokyo Century Corporation
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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#Maritime
#MarineServices
#ShippingIndustry
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Interesting discussion on Raising Capital in Japan - The International Perpective at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Moderator: Mr. Gerasimos Zolotas, Executive Director – Eurofin Group
Panelists:
• Mr. George Fikaris, Managing Director – EnTrust Global
• Mr. Steve Wagner, Director of Finance – Midstar Shipping FZE
• Mr. Felix Nölke, Managing Director – MPC Oceanic Group AG
• Mr. Harris Antoniou, Founder & Managing Director – Neptune Maritime Leasing
Ltd.
• Mr. Gianni Del Signore, CFO – Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (NASDAQ:
PANL)
• Mr. Stavros Gyftakis, CFO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:
SHIP); CFO & Director – United Maritime Corporation (NASDAQ: USEA)
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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#Maritime
#MarineServices
#ShippingIndustry
#CapitalLink
Keynote 1x1 Discussion - Global Maritime Leadership at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President
Republic of Cyprus
Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link, Inc.
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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#Maritime
#MarineServices
#ShippingIndustry
#CapitalLink
Mikael Skov on Scale, Capital Discipline and Life After Hafnia ⚓ 🌊
Mr. Skov spent 16 years with Hafnia, leading it from its establishment in 2010. He co-founded Hafnia Tankers, and before that spent 25 years at TORM, serving as Chief Executive Officer for two of them. His career in shipping has been more than 40 years. 🚢
#RidingTheWavesOfALifetime #CapitalLink #Shipping #MaritimeLeadership #MikaelSkov #Legacy #Careers #Journey
📘 Capital Link Insights in #Maritime
↘️ Read below:
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Keynote Remarks at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Minister Vasilis Kikilias
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy
Hellenic Republic
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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Interesting discussion on the Japan's Shipbuilding Revitalization Roadmap at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
1x1 Discussion between
Mr. Shin Imai, Assistant Vice-Minister for Engineering Affairs, Deputy Director-General for
Engineering Affairs, Maritime Bureau - Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport
and Tourism (MLIT), Japan
Mr. Masaki Matsunaga, Executive Vice President - ClassNK
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#Maritime
#MarineServices
#ShippingIndustry
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Interesting discussion taking place now on the Optimizing Fleet Performance: Decarbonization, Technology & Asset Lifecycle at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Moderator: Mr. Matthew Mueller, Vice President, Business Development
Northern Pacific Region – ABS
Panelists:
• Mr. Demetris Chrysostomou, Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Columbia Group
• Mr. Torben Kölln, Managing Director – Leonhardt & Blumberg Shipmanagement
GmbH & Co. KG
• Capt. Eberhard Koch, Chairman, CEO and Partner – Oesterreichischer Lloyd
Shipping Group (OL Shipping)
• Mr. Hitesh Vyas, VP Middle East & Green Recycling Coordinator – Wirana Shipping
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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#Maritime
#MarineServices
#ShippingIndustry
#CapitalLink
Interesting discussion taking place now on the Global Commodity & Energy Markets: Trends, Trade Flows & Shipping at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum.
Moderator: Mr. Hoyoon Nam, Shareholder – Vedder
Panelists:
• Mr. Ted Young, CFO – Dorian LPG Ltd .$LPG
• Mr. Michalis Livanos, CFO – DryDel Shipping Inc.
• Mr. Gautam Khurana, CFO – Precious Shipping Public Company Limited
• Mr. Soeren Bibow, Group CFO – SAL Heavy Lift GmbH & Co. KG.
• Mr. Shailesh Bhala, COO – SPM Energy Shipping FZCO
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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#Maritime
#MarineServices
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Kicking off with Welcome Remarks at the 5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum
• Mr. Michael Zolotas, Managing Director – Eurofin Group
• Mr. Demetris Chrysostomou, Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Columbia Group
• Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
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#Maritime
#MarineServices
#ShippingIndustry
#CapitalLink
🚢 Navigating the Future of Shipping: Leadership Insights – Q3 2026
Capital Link is pleased to release the Q3 2026 edition of its Quarterly Shipping Insights—a carefully curated collection of original articles based on exclusive discussions with senior executives across the Container, Dry Bulk, LNG, LPG and Tanker sectors, as well as leading industry regulators, and service providers. 🌍⚓
📖 This 100-page report offers a front-row seat to key corporate developments and expert perspectives on the industry’s most critical themes—ranging from regulatory updates and decarbonization efforts to fleet growth, global trade trends, and capital allocation strategies aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
As the maritime industry enters the fourth quarter of 2026, this timely and comprehensive report highlights how leading companies are positioning themselves for the road ahead—across both the shipping and capital markets.
✨ Explore exclusive insights from top executives representing leading companies.
➡️ Access here: capitallinkshipping.com/quar…
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Today, Caroline Yang, CEO of Hong Lam Marine and former President of the Singapore Shipping Association, joins Capital Link’s Riding the Waves of a Lifetime to discuss leadership, industry transformation and the future of shipping. 🚢
📅 Today - Thursday, October 15, 2026
📽️ Watch: capitallink.com/webinars/rid…
🚢 A series by Capital Link featuring 16 Maritime Leaders
⚓️Exclusive Season Sponsor: @WhiteCase
Every Tuesday and Thursday 📌
#Leadership #CarolineYang #Legacy #Careers #Journey #RidingTheWavesOfALifetime #CapitalLink #Shipping #Maritime #Singapore
GLOBAL SHIPOWNERS DOING BUSINESS IN JAPAN
3:45 – 4:25 PM
5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tokyo American Club, Tokyo
Moderator: Mr. Nels Hansen, Partner, Tokyo – White & Case LLP
Panelists:
• Mr. Zhongyi (John) Su, Founder, President & CEO – Erasmus Shipinvest Group
• Mr. Marco Fiori, CEO – Premuda SpA
• Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers Inc, Inc. (NYSE/Euronext: SB); President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS)
• Mr. Kyriakos Vlachos, Group Co-CEO & CFO – Schoeller Holdings
• Mr. Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. $SHIP; Founder, Chairman & CEO – United Maritime Corporation
$USEA
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
Register Here: shorturl.at/tKtD7
#Shipping
#Maritime
#MarineServices
#ShippingIndustry
#CapitalLink
NAVIGATING A NEW MARITIME REALITY –
SANCTIONS & THE DARK FLEET
3:25 – 3:40 PM
5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tokyo American Club, Tokyo
1x1 discussion between
Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS & Lila Global
&
Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
Register Here: shorturl.at/tKtD7
#Shipping #Maritime #MarineServices #ShippingIndustry #CapitalLink
JAPANESE SHIP FINANCE SOLUTIONS FOR GLOBAL SHIPPING
2:30 – 3:20 PM
5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tokyo American Club, Tokyo
Moderator: Mr. Takuya Aiba, CEO – SpringLiner
Panelists:
• Mr. Michio Ouchi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance Department Division 4,
Joint Head of Ship Finance Team – Development Bank of Japan Inc.
• Mr. Yuji Miyamoto, General Manager, Ship Business Department, Ship &
Transportation System Division – JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd.
• Ms. Ruri Hatano, Team Manager - Ship Finance, Aircraft and Ship Business Division– NTT TC Leasing Co., Ltd.
• Mr. Satoshi Kawasaki, Managing Executive Officer – SBI Leasing Services Co.,Ltd.
• Mr. Kazuto Kunii, Head of Business Planning Team, Ship Finance Department – Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
• Mr. Jigo Hayashi, Director, Ship Business Division – Tokyo Century Corporation / 東京センチュリー
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
Register Here: shorturl.at/tKtD7
#Shipping #Maritime #MarineServices #ShippingIndustry #CapitalLink
RAISING CAPITAL IN JAPAN – THE INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
1:35 – 2:25 PM
5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tokyo American Club, Tokyo
Moderator: Mr. Gerasimos Zolotas, Executive Director – Eurofin Group
Panelists:
• Mr. George Fikaris, Managing Director – EnTrust Global
• Mr. Steve Wagner, Director of Finance – Midstar Shipping FZE
• Mr. Felix Nölke, Managing Director – MPC Oceanic Group AG
• Mr. Harris Antoniou, Founder & Managing Director – Neptune Maritime Leasing Ltd
• Mr. Gianni Del Signore, CFO – Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. $PANL
• Mr. Stavros Gyftakis, CFO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. $SHIP ; CFO & Director – United Maritime Corporation $USEA
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
Register Here: shorturl.at/tKtD7
#Shipping
#Maritime
#MarineServices
#ShippingIndustry
#CapitalLink
KEYNOTE 1x1 DISCUSSION - GLOBAL MARITIME LEADERSHIP
POLICY, COMPETITIVENESS & INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
12:05 – 12:25 PM
5th Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tokyo American Club, Tokyo
• Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the
President - Republic Of Cyprus
• Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link, Inc
The Forum is held in partnership with Eurofin Group, SpringLiner and Columbia Group.
Register Here: shorturl.at/tKtD7
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