Bio of Dave Gorshkov CEng FIET CMarEng MiMarEST Dave was born in Cardiff and graduated from the School of Maritime Studies ( Wales) in Marine Electrical Engineering and went on to become a Chartered Electrical Engineer , Chartered Marine Engineer and Fellow of the IET. He has consulted for numerous major OEM’s and government agencies on advanced power electronics and power generation systems used in transportation as well as Maritime applications and has helped develop standards used across the world in transport systems . Dave was a serving seagoing senior engineering officer for a number of years before taking up a shore based career heading up a technical consultancy. For the past 7 years Dave has been a shore based Technical Superintendent and was the High Voltage (HV) propulsion and power generation systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Carnival Group (Cunard and P&O). Prior to this Dave was based at MOD Abbeywood as the Electrical Superintendent responsible for fleet maintenance operations with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary after serving as a Systems Engineering Officer (SEO) on various RFA vessels. Dave has also been involved with new ship designs incorporating the latest ‘Hybrid’ Li-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as well as managing energy recovery and power quality projects. Recent projects include onshore power (OPS) systems for Fast Ferry operations as well as upgrades to existing port infrastructures to deliver HV OPS. Most recently Dave has taken up a senior engineering role with the major defence contractor QinetiQ, who are based at Haslar near Portsmouth, as the Marine High Voltage Power and Propulsion subject matter expert (SME) supporting projects on Military ships as well as Cruise, ROPAX and commercial shipping and ports operations worldwide.
The agenda for DTF25 is finalised, but expressions of interest are welcome for future editions via the 'Call for Speakers' section.
The conference will be held at Boilers Wharf in Senglea, accessible by cab or public transport. Signage will be available on-site.
The agenda is available on our website. It includes session timings, speakers, and topics.
You can reach us at hello@shoretoship.mt or through the contact form on our website.
Keynote speakers will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates on our Speakers page.
Yes, recommended hotels include Excelsior (Link: DTF2025Shoretoship), AX Hotels (Promo code: AXCORPDTF25), and Cugo Gran Macina (DTF2025shoretoship 10% corporate discount).
DTF25 is ideal for policymakers, port authorities, infrastructure developers, energy providers, legal experts, environmental consultants, and researchers working toward sustainable port development.
Registration includes access to all sessions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities.
The conference will be held between the 15th and 17th October at the Boiler Wharf in Valletta.
You can register directly through our website. Click on the “Register” button at the top of the homepage.
The theme of DTF25 is “Ports. Power. Partnerships.” Ports explore smarter, greener port operations. Power focuses on clean energy transitions and future-ready technologies. Partnerships unite leaders and financial frameworks for real-world impact.
