Day 2 - 13 November 2024 - SGT (Singapore Time, GMT+08:00)
- Tommy Olofsen - Chairperson, Crew Connect Global
In this session, delegates will hear firsthand from a shipowner/operator about how they manage crew access to social media. Can the freedom to use social media to publish a seafarers’ on-board experiences help recruitment and retention metrics? What impact does that access to the digital world beyond the vessel have on morale onboard? And what challenges have they faced?
- Carl King - Founder, Seafarer Social / Organic Marketing Services
- Christian Than-Ivan E. Guzman - Deck Cadet & Educational Content Creator, Maritime Industry
- Therese Labilles - Head of Crewing, Pacific Basin
In this audience interaction-rich session, we will explore the path to a better image for the crewing industry. How do we communicate with prospective crews? What community outreach is already being done? What can we learn from other industries who’ve tackled the image problem before? As audience members, you’ll be invited to contribute ideas, vote and brainstorm throughout the session.
- Tommy Olofsen - Chairperson, Crew Connect Global
- Gillian Ferguson - Vice Chair / Managing Director, International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) / Onboard Maritime
- Simon Grainge - Chief Executive, International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)
- Capt. Yves Vandenborn, FNI - Head of Loss Prevention Asia-Pacific, North Standard
- Tracy Maraj - Chief People & Culture Officer, OTG
This case study interview will highlight the key findings of Marine Benefits' recent Re:fresh 2024 Global Health Study. Through an open discussion, important areas that require attention will be highlighted, and explore how companies can use this data to better understand and address the health and well-being of seafarers.
- Marcus Hand - Editor, Seatrade Maritime News
- Maria Stockinger - Digital Marketing Coordinator, Marine Benefits
Digital technology is a regular focus of our industry. How it can enhance operational efficiency, crew welfare and, as discussed earlier today, provide a platform to change the image of crewing are all regular discussion topics. But do the advantages lead to complacency when managing risk? As we get ever-more digitally connected and co-dependent, how do we maximize the benefits whilst mitigating the risks presented by digital human connectivity? What strategies and governance policies should operators & owners be most focused on? And how can the industry use adjacent verticals to learn from at pace?
- Peter Schellenberger - Director & Founder, Novamaxis.com
- Simon Fotakis - Director, SmartSea
- Yogesh Pasrija - Global Head of Crewing, Wallem Group
- Niklas Weidmann - Co-founder and Managing Director, Tilla
- Errikos Andreakos - Chief Commercial Officer, MarTrust
The second of three 20-minute seafarer-focused interviews.
Technology already plays a big part in day-to-day life, but how has it been used to great effect in crew management and the seafarer experience? What are the challenges, and how might technology improve crewing activities in future?
- Richard Buckley - Founder & CEO / Chair, 90POE / SMI Digital Technology Group
- Marie Cooper - Director of Crewing, Zodiac Maritime
- Capt. Rogaciano Estonilo - Master Mariner, Navilands Maritime
This panel discussion connects training providers, crewing agencies, ship operators and equipment manufacturers to discuss the ever-growing battle of availability vs competency. With new technology and a thirst for retrofit ability on the rise, how can we ensure that crews have the competency and training required to keep pace with change.
- Ali Shehab - Global Director of Special Projects & Services, DNV
- Siren Berge - Chief Technology Officer, Mintra
- Neil Bennett - General Manager, Global Simulation Sales, Wärtsilä Voyage
- Simon Frank - Vice President, Crewing Operations, NSB GROUP
- Owen Palmiotti - Vice President, Seafarers’ Documentation, IRI / The Marshall Islands Registry
- Jeppe Carstensen - Head of Training, Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC)
- Aashish Puri - Chief Revenue Officer, Maritime Trainer
This case study examines how data-driven technology is transforming crew management in the commercial shipping industry, a sector historically resistant to digital solutions. The partnership between Tilla and Stödig Ship Management illustrates the potential for data-driven crewing to improve transparency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity, positioning digital solutions as a key driver of business value in the shipping industry.
- Marcus Hand - Editor, Seatrade Maritime News
- Niklas Weidmann - Co-founder and Managing Director, Tilla
- Erik Mohn - Director Crewing, Stödig Ship Management
With the ever-increasing focus on clean energy transition dominating discussions around the industry, we take a more precise look at wind-assisted propulsion. What’s working well for those early adopters using wind in their ship operations mix? And, crucially, are engineers, operators and captains ready for more wide-spread adoption?
- Marcus Hand - Editor, Seatrade Maritime News
- Gavin Allwright - Secretary, International Windship Association (IWSA)
- Capt. John Lloyd - Chief Executive Officer, The Nautical Institute
- Ali Shehab - Global Director of Special Projects & Services, DNV
- Capt. Pradeep Chawla - CEO / Chairman, Marine PALS / GlobaMET
- Tommy Olofsen - Chairperson, Crew Connect Global