Maritime HR and Crew Management Summit 2024

October 16-17, 2024 - London, United Kingdom

The 30th edition of the Maritime HR & Crew Management Summit is set to return to London on the 16th & 17th of October 2024, building on the success of our past events. Cross-cultural communication and embracing diversity will be at the heart of the conference this year; tackling various arising challenges within the maritime industry and providing insightful strategies on how to overcome these.

The conference will also cover themes related to various trends in Maritime HR, including policy and legislative changes, technological breakthroughs, and insights into revolutionising maritime recruitment, showcasing the opportunities for personal growth in a career in the maritime industry.

Learn more about the ways that ship operators and owners are stepping up to address these issues by joining us this year. A wide range of important industry participants, including ship owners, ship managers, and related solution providers such maritime technology suppliers, consultants, and cross-cultural specialists, will be present at the conference.

Key Topics

  • A Comprehensive Market Review of Manning Trends in the Maritime Industry
  • Navigating Policy and Regulation Updates or Navigating Industry Updates: Current Policies and Future Directions
  • Cross-cultural management, communication & Embracing Diversity
  • Prioritizing Safety and Wellbeing in Maritime Operations
  • Learning from Experiences - Best and Worst Practices
  • Advancing Maritime Stability - The Case for Stable Crewing
  • Tools for Streamlined Training, Job Retention and Evolving Skills in Maritime Operations
  • Leadership and Communication Challenges in Maritime
  • Revolutionising Maritime Recruitment
  • Addressing Financial challenges faced by the industry and seafarers

Who Will Attend

  • Ship Owners
  • Ship Managers
  • Fleet Captains & Superintendents
  • Crew Managers
  • Head of Maritime Human Resources
  • Fleet Personnel Managers
  • Directors of HSEQ
  • Manning & Training Managers
  • Cadet Training Managers
  • Diversity & Inclusion Managers
  • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Managers
  • Maritime Trainers

Confirmed Speakers

  • Eurico Ortiga, Director of Social and Legal Affairs, European Community Shipowners Association
  • Anna-Maria Darmanin, Secretary-General, European Tugowners Association
  • Maria Athanasiou, Founder and Maritime Lawyer, Athanasiou & Associates LLC
  • Martin Dixton, Senior Advisor, Drewry
  • Kjetil Meling, HR Director, Solvang 
  • Ondrilla Fernandes, Employment Affairs Advisor, International Chamber of Shipping
  • Pennie Blackburn, Director, Waypoint Maritime
  • Tomi Toluhi, Director Human Resources, Mission to Seafarer
  • Captain Kapila Malawwethanthri, Technical & Compliance Officer, Bahamas Maritime Authority
  • Tatjana Marojevic, Lead Nurse & Practice Administrator, UNIMED Universal Marine Medical
  • John Beavis, CEO & Founder, The Captains Coach
  • Andreia Machado, Senior Offshore Crewing Manager, ABC Maritime
  • Tor Erik Jenson, Assistant Professor, South Eastern Norway University
  • Feng Yi Lee, Senior Cyber Security Consultant, DNV
  • Dennis Arnt Valgren, Head of Maritime People Leadership (People & Performance), Maersk Training
  • Torbjorn Eide, Vice President, Klaveness Ship Management
  • Badri Tetemadze, Master Mariner, Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd
  • Sanjay Bhavnani, Director, MMS Maritime India
  • Kathryn Nielson, Director, UK Chamber of Shipping
  • Simon Frank, VP, Crewing Operations and Business Development, NSB Group

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    Venue

    Holiday Inn London-Kensington
    Wrights Lane Kensington, W8 5SP
    London, United Kingdom

    Phone: +44 0870 751 7770
    Website
    Event details
    Organizer :ACI
    Event type :Conference
    Attendance :Physical Event
    Reference :ASDE-24945