Day 2| Crewing, Safety & Technology - SGT (Singapore Time, GMT+08:00)
- Tommy Olofsen - Chief Marine Services, OSM Thome
In this session we turn to ship managers and crew managers to ask three crucial questions:
- What are your priorities?
- What is changing?
- What to do about it?
- Torbjørn Eide - Vice President, Klaveness Ship Management AS
- Simona Toma - Chief Maritime HR, Columbia Ship Management
Crew travel remains one of the most complex and human-centric challenges in maritime operations. This session brings together experts from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and A.P. Moller - Maersk to explore how the industry can balance operational efficiency with seafarer wellbeing. From unpredictable schedule changes and travel disruptions to the implications of extended rotations, the discussion will highlight real-world challenges and practical solutions. Join us as we chart a smarter, more connected, and more people-centered future for crew travel and logistics.
- Nick Chubb - Founder, Thetius
The third of three 20-minute seafarer-focused interviews.
This session will address the technological stress and the imperative for enhancing digital literacy for seafarers, as part of career planning.
The adoption of AI and machine learning in shipping is transforming an age-old industry, making it more adaptable, efficient, and sustainable. As these technologies evolve, we’ll likely see even more applications, potentially reshaping global logistics and trade. In this session, we look at current use cases and their impact on crewing and ship management operations.
- Eleftheria Letsiou - Head of Global Account Management, APTI Marine Travel
- Eric Visser - VP Maritime HR Strategy and Operations, Holland America Line & Seabourn
- Karan Kochhar - Managing Director, Maersk Fleet Management and Technology (India) Pvt Ltd at A.P. Moller ‐ Maersk
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?
Safety at sea is perhaps the field in which technology has the potential for the most impactful, exciting and important transformations. In this session we look at how technology is making our ships and seafarers safer.
- Erik Mohn - Director of Crewing, Stödig Ship Management
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.
- Martin Eriksen - Head of Safety Leadership & Operations, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
- Capt. John Hafner - Vice President, Seafarer Manning & Training, International Registries, Inc.
Drawing on the insights and data from a large seafarer workshop earlier in the week, this will be a facilitated interactive session between panellists and the audience to build practical and positive change, leveraging inclusion to enhance crew safety, culture and performance on board.