MODERATOR

Apo Belokas, Managing Editor, SAFETY4SEA

Apo is the Founder & CEO of SQE Group (www.sqegroup.com), including SQE MARINE, SQE ACADEMY, SAFETY4SEA and RISK4SEA educated as a Mechanical Engineer (B.Eng & MSc (Eng), MBA) specializing in Energy & Environment. He is a 30 year veteran with roles as Engineering Superintendent, Maritime Safety, Quality & Environmental Expert, Consultant, Trainer and Project Manager and his track record includes a wide range of QHSE projects including 250+ management system projects (ISM/ISPS/ISO 9001-14001-18001/TMSA/MLC/DryBMS), 500 vessel and office audits to various standards, regulatory development and a record of more than 10,000 people trained in a wide variety of QHSE and Shipping related subjects.  He has chaired more than 90 Forums and moderated more than 400 panels in Safety, Green and Smart related issues. Apo is the founder and Managing Editor of SAFETY4SEA that hosts the leading safety4sea.com, (300k visitors monthly) producing monthly magazines & tailored publications (100k p.a. circ. onboard & ashore) & Industry Surveys  delivering more than 15 major forums and awards events across the globe every year.

FORUM SPEAKERS – in alphabetical order

Gavin Allwright, Secretary General, International Windship Association (IWSA)

Gavin Allwright is the Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA). Established in 2014, this grouping of maritime wind propulsion companies and projects supported by ship owners, ship builders, class, research institutes, academia, NGO’s and seafarers is working to promote and facilitate the uptake of wind propulsion solutions in commercial shipping. Alongside his work as association secretary, he also leads the policy work stream, requiring regular attendance at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), where IWSA has consultative status, and he sits on the stakeholders advisory committee for the MTCC network there too. Other policy fora include the European Sustainable Shipping Forum, IRENA’s Coalition for Action and numerous reference groups and advisory committees focused on decarbonisation in shipping. Gavin has presented at over 100 international fora, including CMA, SMM & Green Ship Technology along with regularly chairing the Natural Propulsion Seminar as part of Blue Week each year. He was also the coordinator for the ground-breaking ‘Ambition 1.5C: Global Shipping’s Action Plan’ summit at COP23 in Bonn in 2017. His work extends to being a non-executive board member for the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), a work package leader on the EU Interreg Wind Assist Ship Propulsion (WASP) and advisor on various shipping decarbonisation projects. He is also a regular guest lecturer at the UN World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmo, Sweden among others. Gavin holds a Masters degree in Sustainable Development, specialising in small scale sustainable shipping and logistics in developing countries. He has contributed to numerous studies, projects, books and articles on alternative propulsion solutions and helped coordinate and contributed to the UN-affiliated IRENA technical brief – Renewable Energy Options in Shipping and more recently was an expert reviewer for the IPCC special report on 1.5C climate change.

Dr. Pennie Blackburn, Director and Consultant Clinical Psychologist Waypoint Maritime CiC

Dr Pennie Blackburn is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Waypoint Maritime CiC, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting best practice in mental health and wellbeing in the maritime industry. The proud daughter of a Master Mariner, with 25 years of experience in mental health, Dr Blackburn places the wellbeing of seafarers at the heart of everything she does. She has authored key publications, including policy guidance Mentally Health Ships, and developed specialised training programs including ©Maritime Mental Health Awareness (MMHA) ©Critical Incident Crew Support, she has facilitated more than 120 trainings for 2500 seafarers, yacht crew and shoreside personnel.

Ricardo Centeno, Project Officer for the Decarbonisation of Shipping, Department Sustainability and Technical Assistance, EMSA

Ricardo Centeno, currently serves as a Project Officer for the Decarbonisation of Shipping, within the Sustainability Unit at the European Safety Agency (EMSA), where he supports the European Commission and Member States in the implementation of the ‘Fit for 55 package’ with a particular focus on MRV, ETS and Fuel EU Regulations. He has extensive experience in the maritime industry, having more than 15 years in ship management, from superintendent to technical director, with a master’s in business administration. He has also worked for several years in the shipbuilding sector as a naval architect at a shipyard, and had an interesting experience in a ship design company. He holds a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine engineering from the Technical University of Lisbon, followed by a M.Sc. from the University of Glasgow. In addition to his industry experience, he has lectured courses on Maritime Transport and Ports, as well as Composite Materials, at the Technical University of Lisbon.

Alan Croft, Business Development Manager, ISWAN

Alan began working with ISWAN as Business Development Manager in August 2022. He is responsible for the management of our membership network and client services; his role is to identify opportunities that will promote growth and increase awareness of ISWAN. Before joining ISWAN, Alan worked as a port agent in the Merseyside region, where he gained good understanding of the maritime industry and his passion for seafarer welfare began.

Erik Green, CEO, Green Jakobsen

Erik Green, CEO, Green- Jakobsen A/S. Erik Green is one of the founders of Green-Jakobsen in 2001. He is a Naval Architect and has a master’s degree in organisational learning and development. Within the maritime segment Erik’s passion is human performance and how we create an open and trusting environment where people thrive and perform at their best. His expertise relates to the development of corporate and individual safety performance culture, HR processes and leadership development. As a strategic business consultant with more than 20 years of experience Erik is specialised in helping companies develop both at a strategic, tactical and operational level. His professional competence covers human performance strategy, how we best develop our people and make use of the nature and capabilities for the workforce.  Erik is an experienced subject matter expert, strategic executive coach and as a strategic business consultant who is deeply involved in the development of Green-Jakobsen’s concepts and solutions for the maritime industry.

Roy De Haan, Sales Manager, NAPA

Roy de Haan is an experienced professional from The Netherlands with years of experience in the maritime industry. He began his career at Maersk, where he held various operational and commercial roles. Building on his extensive industry knowledge, Roy transitioned into the software sector, focusing on solutions for shipowners, ship managers, and carriers. Currently, Roy is working as a Sales Manager at NAPA, where he represents the company across the UK, Germany, Benelux, and the Americas, encompassing both North and South America.

Robert Haggquist, South32’s member representative & Trustee, Sustainable Shipping Initiative

Robert Haggquist is Charterer and Decarbonisation Lead for mining company South32. He is South32’s representative in Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) where he is also a Trustee. Robert is based in London and leads the company’s freight activities in the Atlantic, Americas and African region. In his current role he is also leading South32’s decarbonisation work on the shipping side and is driving various projects that aim to reduce emissions in the company’s supply chain. Prior to relocating to London Robert was based in Singapore, working for BHP Billiton as head of freight analysis but has been with South32 since the company demerged from BHP in 2015. Robert started his shipping career with a Swedish owner, before joining Clarksons in London as freight analyst. Robert has a degree in economics from Gothenburg University, a degree in maritime law from NUS and recently completed sustainability studies at MIT.

Heidi Heseltine, Founder, Diversity Study Group & CEO, Halcyon Recruitment

Heidi Heseltine specialises in diversity, equity and inclusion for the global maritime sector, working at an industry, corporate and individual level to support progress and change in DEI across the shore based and seafaring communities. With over 30 years’ experience in the maritime industry working in commercial, operational and human resource roles, and as an international maritime business leader since 2008, Heidi provides data, benchmarking, industry collaboration and DEI consulting services for the maritime sector. DSG brings together experts from other industries to ensure best practice methods are employed across projects, whilst ensuring shore-based and seafarer DEI programs are tailored to the needs of the shipping. Her work supports and informs the All Aboard Alliance of which Diversity Study Group is a Founding Knowledge Partner, in addition to being a Knowledge Partner to the Global Maritime Forum. Heidi also owns and oversees the maritime search and advisory firm Halcyon Recruitment which specialises within the global shore based shipping and maritime sector.

Edmund  Hughes, IBIA Representative to the IMO, IBIA

Edmund Hughes is the IBIA Representative to the IMO and for the past 4 years has been acting as a consultant to the shipping industry with a focus on decarbonisation policy and regulatory development. He also acted as a specialist adviser for the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s inquiry into “Net zero and UK shipping”. Before that he worked for 10 years at the International Maritime Organization where he was responsible for air pollution prevention, energy efficiency and IMO’s work to address GHG emissions from ships including the implementation of IMO 2020 and acting as secretary to the working group that prepared the Initial IMO GHG Strategy. Before joining IMO he worked for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency where he had environmental and safety policy roles

Capt. John Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer, The Nautical Institute

Captain John Lloyd has been Chief Executive of The Nautical Institute since May 2017 having originally joined the Institute in 2015 as Chief Operating Officer. Previously he was Professor, Maritime Training at the Australian Maritime College (AMC). In 2014 he inaugurated a new maritime college in Angola following a two-year development programme developed in conjunction with the City of Glasgow College and Sonangol Shipping. Prior to this he held appointments as: Chief Executive Officer of the Vanuatu Maritime College in Santo, Vanuatu; and senior posts at Flagship Training Limited and Warsash Maritime Centre. John is a Master Mariner and served as a Marine Pilot in Namibia from 1994 – 1995. He is a Master of Business Administration, a Freeman of the (UK) Honourable Company of Master Mariners, a Younger Brother of Trinity House and a Chartered Master Mariner. Since joining The Nautical Institute John has introduced a series of professional development short courses attracting a substantial amount of international interest, a new qualification for engineering and technical staff on DP vessels and has recently started working more closely on key safety issues in the fishing sector. In September 2023, John was awarded the (UK) Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service for his contribution to maritime training and education, an award presented by HRH The Princess Royal at Trinity House, London. He travels extensively representing the work of The Nautical Institute and sharing his passion for safer shipping and professionalism in the maritime sector. He is currently Chair of the IMO’s Human Element Industry Group (HEIG) working with NGOs on key safety initiatives.

Fanny Lossy, Director for Climate, Environment and Safety, ECSA

Fanny joined ECSA in 2018, where is she Director for climate, environment and maritime safety. She has been with ECSA since 2018. Originally from Britanny, she has been working in EU affairs in Brussels since 2007. She studied EU law at the University of Rennes, France, and at the University College Cork, Ireland.

Nelson Mojarro, Head of Innovation and Partnerships, ICS

Nelson Mojarro leads the activities related to innovation and strategic partnerships for the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), based in London. He is responsible for innovation analysis and trends, particularly with respect to the green transition in shipping. In addition, he oversees all international engagement beyond the International Maritime Organisation. Mr. Mojarro leads on the Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM-Hubs) initiative, a global public-private initiative to de-risk and accelerate the transportation and use low-carbon fuels at scale by the maritime sector. The CEMHubs are supported by ICS, IAPH, IRENA and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD). Nelson began his career as an academic, undertaking research related to energy transitions and large technological complex systems. He focused his research on alternative fuels and how to break a path dependence in fossil fuels. He is a former Saudi Aramco Fellow of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES). He has worked both in the public and the private sector, working closely and establishing multi-million collaborations with international organisations and initiatives, particularly on clean energy innovation, collaborating internationally at the highest-level. He has served as a Vice-Chair of the Committee for Energy Research and Technology at the International Energy Agency (IEA) and as a board member of the Partnering for Sustainable Energy Innovation at the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Dimitris Monioudis, Managing Director, Rethymnis & Kulukundis Ltd

Dimitris was born in London. He graduated from Athens College, Greece and went on to undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Marine Engineering and Marine Technology at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He has over 35 years of experience in shipping, having dealt with a multitude of technical, purchasing, crewing, financial, operational and legal aspects within the industry as well as repairs, acquisitions and newbuilding projects in Japan, South Korea and China. He is employed by one of the oldest London-Greek shipping companies (established in 1921 in the City of London) which has operated geared bulk carriers, product oil tankers and combination ore/oil carriers over recent years. Dimitris is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology and an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute. He presently sits on various industry bodies including the Council of the Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee, DNV West Europe Owners’ Committee, Bureau Veritas UK & Ireland Committee and Technical Committees of Lloyds Register (Global) and ABS (Europe). He is also Deputy Chairman of the Technical Committee of Intercargo and a member of the Marshall Islands Quality Council, the Marine Technical Managers Association of Greece, the International Chamber of Commerce’s Commercial Crime Services Advisory Board and the President of the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain.

Martin Olverson, Development Director Marine, NatPower Marine

Martin is the Development Director at NatPower Marine, a role that uniquely positions him at the intersection of innovation and impact, creating a global network of shore power for the maritime industry. With a career spanning pivotal roles at maritime industry giants like Maersk, CMA CGM, CEVA and Peel Ports, Martin has consistently driven growth and innovation in the maritime sector, particularly in areas focused on energy transition and sustainability. Martin began his career in business development within the Maritime offshore crew transfer sector, focusing on enhancing safety for offshore installations in challenging environments across the Middle East. Martin brings a wealth of experience in spearheading high-growth, market-leading initiatives. His leadership at CMA CGM led to exponential growth, particularly in the Americas, Africa, and Asia markets. Martin holds a Master of Science from the University of Liverpool. Martin’s strategic vision and his ability to deliver impactful, long-term solutions that align with global sustainability goals support his dedication to leading the industry towards a more sustainable and efficient future.

Capt. Adam Parnell, Director Maritime, CHIRP

Capt Adam Parnell joined CHIRP (the Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme) as the Director of their Maritime programme in 2021. The programme improve safety at sea worldwide by raising awareness of the underlying human factors causes of maritime incidents and near-misses collated from real-world case studies. He is a former marine engineer, ship captain and harbour master.

Dimitris Psarros, Business Development Manager, RISK4SEA

Dimitris joined SQE Group back in 2012 and now holds the position of Business Development Manager at RISK4SEA, an innovative SaaS platform which aims to provide Port State Control performance transparency to the market. He has more than 10 years of experience within the industry and held various commercial positions and participated in several projects with the aim to assist shipping companies to improve/maintain their safety and quality standards.

Sandra Welch, Chief Executive Officer, Seafarers Hospital Society

Sandra Welch joined the Seafarers Hospital Society as its CEO in 2020. She brings versatility and depth of experience to her work at SHS. Sandra holds a Bachelor’s Degree in music and theology, and a Master’s Degree in HR Management. Having occupied a variety of senior roles, including six years at Sailors’ Society, initially as director of programme and then chief operating officer with overall responsibility for the creation and development of crew welfare and wellbeing programmes and community development projects for seafaring communities in 26 countries. Sandra has been working in the maritime charity sector for more than 10 years, tackling the disadvantages of seafaring life by designing and developing programmes responsive to the unique needs of working and retired seafarers and those who depend on them – ultimately improving the lives of seafarers.

LEAD SPONSORS

SQEMARINE

SQE Marine is a leading provider of Safety, Quality and Environmental Solutions providing Consulting, Training and Information products in these areas. We have been successfully providing a product and service range to more than 1,200 clients (based in 75+ countries) over the last 20 years, operating a DNVGL Certified Training Center and a LR ISO 9001 certified management system. Strong enough to provide immediate response and feedback to all client queries and needs, we provide a range of competitively priced services and timeliness for product / service delivery; we provide foolproof products and services to ensure full after sales support for as long as necessary. Last but not least, technical competence is the core of our management system & operations. Our vision is to be a leading world class corporation that provides reliable maritime solutions in the areas of Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental, Crisis, Security, and Risk Management. Our mission, therefore, is to provide real life, effective and efficient maritime solutions range including Consulting, Training and Information provision in order to maximize client benefit and minimize risk.

www.sqemarine.com

SPONSORS

ARCADIA SHIPMANAGEMENT CO. LTD

Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. LTD was established in Athens in 1998 with a clear strategic goal – “the safe transportation of cargoes worldwide with respect to the environment”. Initially the Company assumed the management of two different types of vessels (dry and wet) but at a later stage ARCADIA, realizing the increased demands and responsibilities of the current times, focused its activities on tanker management. Following the Company’s establishment in 1998, an ambitious investment program began with the construction of high specification aframax and suezmax tankers, in South Korean Yards, on behalf of Companies that had entrusted the management of their vessels to ARCADIA.

www.arcadiasm.gr

Blue Planet Shipping Ltd

Blue Planet Shipping Ltd (BPS) was established and based at Piraeus since 1996, to manage 8 Dry Bulk Carriers. In 1998, BPS split into two separate companies. BPS retained its root name and Third Millenium Shipping Ltd (TMS) was set up to manage vessels for different owners. BPS managed 7 out of the 8 vessels; (AKMI – ARIS – EVMAR – COSMAR – ALMAVITA – AFROS & ALKIMOS) and the management of the ASTROMAR was undertaken by TMS. In 2002, clients of the company placed an order for 6 New Building Supramax vessels in China, of which 5 were delivered in 2003 and 1 in 2004. The new vessels (APOLLON – APEX – AKMI – EVNIA – NICOLAOS A and AVRA) were registered under Cyprus and Greek Flags. With the company by then managing a total of 14 vessels, it began recruiting different nationalities to man the ships, focusing mainly on Greek, Ukrainian, Burmese and Moroccan crews.

www.blueplanetshipping.gr

Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp.

Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp. (‘Capital-Executive’) currently operates a fleet of 40 vessels including 36 container carriers and 4 modern bulk carriers with a total dwt of 2,915,834 tons and total teu of 180,363 approx. The fleet under management includes vessels of Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners L.P. The Capital-Executive team has extensive experience in managing various vessel types and sizes. The Company offers comprehensive services in every aspect of ship management including: safety and technical management, claims & insurance, bunkering, risk assessment, newbuilding design and supervision, IT services, accounting, financial management and other administrative functions, as well as in-house human resources management, such as crewing and personnel training with state-of-the-art technology.

www.capital-executive.gr

Capital Gas Ship Management Corp.

Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. (“Capital Gas”) is a ship management service provider, currently operating a fleet of 14 modern LNG Carriers with a total carrying capacity of approximately 2.44 million cubic meters and a total dwt of 1.14 Tons. Our Team consists of highly skilled personnel with extensive experience in the LNG Sector from initial design and newbuilding supervision to LNGCs operations and technical management. Capital Gas Ship Management is a member of SIGTTO and SGMF.

www.capitalgas.gr/

Capital Shipmanagement

Capital Ship Management Corp. (‘Capital’) is a distinguished oceangoing vessel operator, offering comprehensive services in every aspect of ship management, currently operating a fleet of 39 tankers (12 VLCCs, 15 Aframaxes, 11 MR/Handy product tankers and 1 small tanker) with a total dwt of 5.95 million tons approx. Capital has extensive experience in managing various vessel types and sizes including all tanker segments (VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax/LR2, Panamax/LR1, MR/Handy and small tankers), dry bulk segments (Cape, Panamax, Handymax and Handy), as well as OBOs and containers. The excellent performance of Capital Ship Management has been recognized by oil major companies and major traders in the industry. It is one of a few ship management companies to have successfully completed the comprehensive office assessment process of numerous major oil companies and has also established long standing relationships with major traders, liners and operators. The Company offers comprehensive services in every aspect of ship management including: safety and technical management, claims & insurance, bunkering, vetting preparation and attendance, risk assessment, newbuilding design and supervision, IT services, accounting, financial management and other administrative functions, as well as in-house human resources management, such as crewing and personnel training with state-of-the-art technology.

www.capitalship.gr

Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited (EASTMED)

EASTMED is a ships management company with head offices in Glyfada (Athens), Greece. Presently the company has under management 78 vessels, employs 200 shore based personnel and a further 3000 seagoing staff. The fleet comprises of 29 tankers, 39 dry bulk carriers and 10 container ships, adding up to a total DWT capacity of 7.2 million tons. Principally both the tankers and the dry cargo vessels are employed on the spot market and occasionally will enter into short period charter agreements on a number of ships of the fleet.

The following overseas companies are employed as exclusive agents of EASTMED:

• Intermar Chartering (UK) Ltd. in London, U.K.: Covers the London chartering market.
• Eastern Mediterranean Manning Agency in Manila, Philippines: Directly selects, trains, and employs Filipino Masters, Officers, and Crew exclusively for the vessels under EASTMED’s management.

EASTMED was granted by Lloyd’s the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification in December 2010 and is in the process of being certified with ISO 50001 within 2016. EASTMED is presently a member of BIMCO, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO, thus joining forces for improved standards in the industry. EASTMED voluntarily participates to AMVER reporting system, operated by the US Coast Guard for promoting safety of life and property at sea. Managed vessels are honored with AMVER awards on an annual basis.

www.eastmed.gr

EURONAV

Euronav is an independent tanker company engaged in the ocean transportation and storage of crude oil. The Company is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices throughout Europe and Asia. Euronav is listed on Euronext Brussels and on the NYSE under the symbol EURN. Euronav employs its fleet both on the spot and period market. Sustainability is a core value at Euronav as it ensures the long-term health and success of our people, our business, and the environment we work in. It involves a commitment to safety and environmental practices, as well as an innovative approach to the use of technology and information.

www.euronav.com/

Green Jakobsen

Green-Jakobsen A/S is a maritime consultancy offering ship owners, operators, ship management companies and maritime entities a unique combination of skillsets that encompasses all aspects of managing the human factor in shipping. Our approach is to analyse, diagnose and then improve the safety mindset, leadership and human resource performance of people on shore and at sea. Our combined decades of experience with proven, custom-made programs is the foundation of our work. By balancing industry knowhow with out-of-box thinking, we transform strategy into daily work by using tangible tools which we implement alongside our customers on board and in the office. We are a group of people who combine our academic, seafaring and business experience and we are based in Copenhagen, Manila, Athens and Mumbai, with some 30 employees in total.

Our areas of expertise are:

• Maritime safety performance – reducing LTIF, providing strong tools and methods to support the safety initiatives and focus on behaviour and actions
• Maritime leadership – training leaders to fulfil the performance driving role, providing knowledge and tools to act as competent leaders on board and ashore
• HR performance and management – linking the management and development of people and their competencies with leadership skills and safety performance
• Soft skills courses – offering a wide range of subjects for company specific courses and seminars
• Measure and develop safety performance – strengthening a proactive safety culture in an ongoing cycle in a plug-and-play solution including on board training and development

www.green-jakobsen.com 

www.safety-delta.com

Latsco Marine Management Inc.

Latsco Marine Management Inc. a subsidiary company of Latsco Shipping Ltd., has been established 1st January 2019 and is currently located at Kifisia. Latsco’s history begins over half a century ago as part of Latsis Companies’ Group. Latsco provides operational, technical, financial and ship building services, focusing on fundamental principles of quality, integrity, safety, health, environmental protection and energy efficiency, with established programmes for performance excellence, profitability and growth of management of clean energy transportation vessels. Latsco pursues all entrepreneurial ventures with ethics, integrity, consistency to incident-free operations and ultimate aspiration of providing excellent services through long-lasting customer relationships. Currently, LMM Inc. manages a fleet of 27 vessels (MRs, LR2, VLGCs), while another 2 vessels shall be delivered up to 2020.

www.latsco.com

NAPA

With over 30 years of operation, NAPA is a leading software and data services provider for ship design and operations to enable safer, more sustainable, and future-proof maritime industry. Headquartered in Finland, NAPA employs 200 experts, combining expertise in naval architecture, fleet operations and digital services. NAPA operates globally, with a presence in Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, the USA, Germany, Greece, Romania and India. With over 90% of new vessels built by NAPA customers, NAPA’s ship design software is the global de facto standard in shipbuilding. Furthermore, NAPA is a market leader in ship stability management and safety data services for passenger ships, and its cloud-based solutions for ship performance monitoring and voyage optimization support shipping’s decarbonization journey.

www.napa.fi/

RISK4SEA

RISK4SEA is an online platform to provide PSC performance transparency to the market by analysing PSC Data providing KPI, Demographics, Detentions Analytics, reports, Benchmarks and Insights for 23 fleet segments in an advanced analysis of the last 5 years to assist stakeholders to:

-PREPARE for forthcoming PSC inspections
-ANALYSE PSC performance to identify strengths & weaknesses
-BENCHMARK fleets against competition and the industry

www.risk4sea.com

SEAFiT

SEAFiT, powered by SAFETY4SEA, is a pioneering mental health program providing comprehensive guidance and a holistic approach to maritime stakeholders to evaluate the mental health state of both their shore and sea staff and raise awareness over wellbeing issues.

seafit.safety4sea.com

2024 SAFETY4SEA London Forum: Exploring opportunities for a greener and safer industry

The 4th SAFETY4SEA London Forum took place on Wednesday 18th of September 2024 at the Ocean Suite of ICS Maritime Hub, London, UK. During the event, various professionals from different backgrounds discussed and evaluated the latest shipping trends and ongoing developments in the industry.

The event was organized by SAFETY4SEA having SQE MARINE as lead sponsor. More sponsors of the event included the following organizations: Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. LTD, Blue Planet Shipping Ltd (BPS), Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp. , Capital Gas Ship Management Corp., Capital Shipmanagement, Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited (EASTMED), EURONAV, Green-Jakobsen A/S, Latsco Marine Management Inc, NAPA, RISK4SEA, and SEAFiT.

Supporters of the event included: European Community of Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), InterManager, INTERCARGO, International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), International Seafarers’ Welfare & Assistance Network (ISWAN), International WindShip Association (IWSA), Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS), Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), and The Nautical Institute.

Main issues discussed

• STCW Review requirements for addressing industry’s needs
• Embracing new technologies & best practices for experience transfer
• The value of mentoring and its impact on safety and crew morale
• The role of data in understanding and enhancing human performance
• Decarbonization barriers and opportunities
• The evolving landscape of bunkering
• How digitalization can address the complexities
• The growing momentum behind wind propulsion
• The role of energy efficiency measures and technologies
• Overview of the regulatory landscape to meet IMO 2030/2050 targets
• Opportunities for innovation
• The importance of fostering a culture of care
• How diversity and inclusion contribute safer environment onboard
• Ensuring the mental wellbeing of crew members 

Opening the event, Apo Belokas, Managing Editor of SAFETY4SEA, welcomed the delegates and speakers, while expressing gratitude to all the sponsors and supporters. He also emphasized the significance of signing the SAFETY4SEA Petition for improved connectivity, underscoring the vital role internet access plays in enhancing crew welfare. Additionally, he announced that the results of the 2024 SEAFiT Crew Survey will be released soon. This is by far the largest survey of its kind with a participation target of more than 100K seafarers.

Session #1: Effective strategies for experience transfer  

Capt. John Lloyd, CEO of The Nautical Institute, gave an insightful presentation focused on mentoring and its crucial role in maritime training. He emphasized the importance of task-based learning, where learners observe their environment and actively engage with real-world situations to gain knowledge. Capt. Lloyd also highlighted the need for recognizing circumstances, a skill developed through experience, allowing individuals to make informed decisions in dynamic situations.

Erik Green, CEO of Green Jakobsen, delivered a compelling presentation focused on enhancing human performance through the integration of both quantitative data and qualitative insights. He emphasized that in order to improve decision-making and safety performance, it’s crucial to understand which data and insights are most valuable and how they relate to factors influencing human performance. Drawing inspiration from sports performance and science, Green demonstrated how the continuous use of both data types can significantly enhance safety and human performance.

Furthermore, during the panel discussion, Sandra Welch, CEO of Seafarers Hospital Society, emphasized the importance of experience transfer and best practices beyond mere regulatory compliance. She highlighted that while meeting regulatory standards is crucial, organizations should also focus on sharing knowledge and practical experiences to improve the safety and the performance of seafarers.

Session #2: Innovations in shipping decarbonization

Edmund Hughes, IBIA Representative to the IMO, IBIA, delivered a presentation on the future of ship bunkering, focusing on the twin forces of decarbonization and digitalization. He discussed how the increasing complexity of the bunker value chain introduces greater risks, necessitating a deeper understanding of emerging alternative fuels. Edmund Hughes also emphasized the importance of identifying both the threats and opportunities that come with these developments, urging the industry to proactively address the risks while capitalizing on advancements in technology and sustainable practices.

Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA), highlighted the growing momentum of wind propulsion as a viable solution in his presentation. He discussed the significant progress being made in this area, including relevant policy changes and their impacts. Additionally, he stressed the importance of viewing the energy transition from a broader perspective, rather than focusing solely on alternative fuels, to achieve meaningful progress towards a sustainable maritime future.

During the panel discussion, Fanny Lossy, Director for Climate, Environment, and Safety at ECSA, emphasized the need for increased industry collaboration to advance decarbonization efforts. Meanwhile, Martin Olverson, Development Director Marine, NatPower Marine, highlighted the importance of adopting energy efficiency measures, such as shore power, to effectively reduce emissions.

Session #3: Decarbonization strategies in the shipping industry      

Roy De Haan, Sales Manager, NAPA, explained how technological advancements are crucial for advancing decarbonization efforts in the maritime industry. He covered various strategies including the role of weather routing in optimizing wind propulsion, the effectiveness of pilot projects in demonstrating real-world results, and the importance of analyzing energy-saving devices for confident investments. Additionally, he discussed how digital twin technology is being used to improve ship design and operations.

Ricardo Centeno, Project Officer for the Decarbonisation of Shipping, Department Sustainability and Technical Assistance, EMSA, discussed the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 legislative packages. He focused on specific regulations impacting the maritime transport sector, such as the FUEL EU Maritime Regulation and the expansion of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) to include maritime transport. Richard Centeno also highlighted EMSA’s role in implementing and enforcing these regulations, emphasizing their support for the European Commission, national administrations, and the industry in advancing the decarbonization of the maritime sector.

During the panel discussion, Dimitris Monioudis, Managing Director at Rethymnis & Kulukundis Ltd, emphasized the significant costs of the energy transition and the need for careful consideration of each step. In a related point, Robert Haggquist, South32’s member representative & Trustee, Sustainable Shipping Initiative, argued that regulations must be regularly updated to stay current with evolving trends.

Dimitris Psarros, Business Development Manager, RISK4SEA, followed the panel discussion with a focus presentation about how automation can enhance port state control performance and reduce operational costs. He also explained that by using a POCRA system, ships can anticipate when inspections are likely to occur, enabling more efficient preparation. According to Dimitris Psarros, automated tools can create ship-specific, and PSC focus checklists ensuring comprehensive readiness for inspections.

Nelson Mojarro, Head of Innovation and Partnerships, ICS, also delivered a focus presentation on the key role hydrogen will play in decarbonizing multiple sectors, including shipping. He emphasized that industrial demand, rather than transport, will dominate hydrogen usage, with shipping playing an enabling role in the hydrogen economy. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of proximity to hydrogen sources, as it reduces infrastructure needs, and called for the development of hubs to ensure the energy-maritime value chain is fit for purpose in transporting and utilizing low-carbon fuels.

Session #4 Human factors

In the final panel discussion, Heidi Heseltine, Founder, Diversity Study Group & CEO, Halcyon Recruitment, and Adam Parnell, Director Maritime, CHIRP, centred on the critical role that integrating human factors plays in achieving net zero carbon emissions and enhancing safety standards. By considering these human factors, organizations can design more efficient systems, foster safer work environments, and ensure that their net zero initiatives are not only technically feasible but also practically sustainable in everyday operations. The panellists explored various strategies for incorporating human factors into planning and implementation phases, highlighting real-world examples where such integration led to tangible improvements in both environmental outcomes and safety performance.

• ABL Group
• Abu Dhabi Ports Group
• African Maritime Development Company
• Alpha Marine
• American Club
• Andrew Moore & Associates
• Association of Certified Commercial Diplomats
• Atlantas Ship Management Ltd/Union Maritime
• Baltic States Marine Surveyors and Consultants Association
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
• BHP
• Bloomberg
• Blue Communications
• British Marine P&I Insurance – QBE European Ops
• C Teleport
• Carlton Carbon
• Caveman Consulting
• Chaniel Legal Practitioners
• CHIRP
• Clean Shipping Coalition
• CNR-IN (Italian National Research Council – Institute for Marine Engineering)
• Compagnie Tunisienne De Navigation
• Cuma Shipmanagement Ltd
• Danaos Shipping Company
• Deera Enterprises
• DEU
• Dianik Bross Shipping Corporation S.A.
• Diversity Study Group
• ECSA
• Elaborate Communications Ltd
• EMSA
• ESVAGT
• Euroyen Group
• FLIR Systems Gmbh
• FrontM Ltd
• Gard (UK) Limited
• Green-Jakobsen
• GSCC
• GT Green Technologies
• GT Wings
• HMS Africa Limited Lagos
• Hurdirma Cameroon
• IBIA
• ICHCA International
• Imagine Line Communications Ltd.
• Intelligent Seas Group
• Intent Communications Ltd
• INTERCARGO
• International Chamber of Shipping
• International SOS
• International Windship Association (IWSA)
• IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry
• ISECMAR-UTA
• Italian Shipping Academy
• Laskaridis Maritime
• LGA Global
• Lithuanian Maritime Academy
• Lloyd’s Register
• Lyras Maritime Limited
• Marine Medis Enterprises
• Maritime Law Researcher
• Meriaura
• Methylation Fleet Services
• Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
• NAPA
• NatPower Marine
• NMCI Group
• Ocean Technologies Group
• Permanent Mission of Panama to the IMO
• Petrospot
• Philippine Institute of Public Accountants
• Pnpappas Consulting Ltd and Advisor to Silverstream Technologies
• Princess Cruises
• Resolve Marine
• Rethymnis & Kulukundis Ltd
• Royal Caribbean Group
• Safety Motivator
• Seafarers Hospital Society
• Seaspan
• Seaven Tanker & Dry Management
• Secrétariat D’etat À La Mer Et À La Biodiversité
• Spliethoff
• Steamship Mutual
• Stella Maris
• Sun Enterprises Ltd
• Sustainable Shipping Initiative
• SYA SEA Limited
• Teledyne FLIR
• The Bahamas Maritime Authority
• The Nautical Institute
• The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
• Thomas Miller
• Tindall Riley
• Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute
• United Marine Training Center
• Universidade Técnica Do Atlântico
• University College London
• University of Plymouth
• V360 Energy
• Wartsila Greece SA
• Waypoint Maritime CiC
• Weathernews Inc
• Westminster Seafarer Management Phils. Inc
• World Maritime University
• Xinde Marine News
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Who Should Attend

This is a must attend event for all companies and individuals interested in Maritime Environmental Excellence and Sustainable Shipping , including:

• Ship owners
• Ship Manager Company Staff (Technical, Marine, Operations, Safety & Quality)
• Maritime professionals
• Regulatory & government authorities
• Flag state representatives
• Classification societies representatives
• Marine Insurers & P&I Executives
• Experts on information technologies (IT) onboard
• Other relevant with smart technologies Industry Organizations/ Executives/ Experts

Delegate Helpdesk

General Information

Who can I contact for more information on the event?
Please contact the organizers directly at e-mail: info [at] safety4sea [dot] com

Registration

How do I register?
To register you should fill in the online registration form and follow the instructions contained in the Registration Form.

Is the event free to attend for the delegates?
Attendance to the event is FREE subject to online registration. In case you are interested, please complete the online registration form and confirm with the organizers. FREE attendance includes coffee, snacks and drinks during breaks. Attendance does NOT include accommodation and/or traveling or parking which should be paid in by the delegates as decided/applicable.

What happens if I am unable to attend despite being registered?
Appreciate if you could inform the organizers by e-mail as soon as possible before the event.

At the event

Where is the event being held and how do I get there?
The event location is at the Ocean Suite, ICS Maritime Hub, London, UK. For more information on the venue, please click here.

What happens when I get to the event venue?
When you arrive at the event please go to the registration desk and collect your badge which should be worn at all times. Welcome coffee and snacks are available during registration and breaks.

After the event

How may I evaluate and comment on the event?
You may comment with the organizers at any time, during or after the event. Furthermore an event evaluation form will be available online after the event to complete anonymously any comments you may have.

Please contact the organizers directly at e-mail: info [at] safety4sea [dot] com

We look forward to welcoming you at this event!