The Nautical Institute’s Technical Conference
Maritime Skills and Sustainability
The NI Technical Conference will bring together global industry leaders and young professionals to explore the future of maritime skills and sustainability.
This highly interactive conference will provide valuable insights, networking opportunities and expert discussions aimed at driving sustainable growth in the maritime industry.
Conference sessions:
UAE: A World of Maritime Skills and Opportunities – Celebrating local talent and highlighting career prospects in the region.
Skills of the Future – Ensuring Maritime Sustainability – Addressing evolving industry needs and the role of innovation in shaping a greener future.
This session is organised in association with The Nautical Institute
Chair:
John Lloyd FNI
Chief Executive
The Nautical Institute
Speakers:
- Capt. Trevor Bailey MNM CMMar FNI, President, The Nautical Institute
Moderator | UAE: A World of Maritime Skills and Opportunities
- Prof. John Chudley PhD CMarEng CEng FIMarEST, Rector
Moderator | Skills of the Future – Ensuring Maritime Sustainability - 1
- Katie Lea, WISTA UAE, Director of Culture & Engagement at V. Group
Moderator | Skills of the Future – Ensuring Maritime Sustainability - 2
- Anjaney Borwankar AFNI, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Navozyme
- Capt. George Papanelopoulos MSc, MPhil, MRin, AFNI, Head of Vetting & Training Department, Cyprus Sea Lines Co Ltd.
- Capt. Zarir Irani FNI, Managing Director, M/S Constellation Marine Services LLC
- Johan Ekvall FNI, Director Simulation and Training, Wärtsilä Voyage
- Stuart Edmonston FNI, Safety & Risk Management Director, Thomas Miller
- Dr. Akanksha Batura Pai MNI, Executive Director, Sinoda Shipping Agency and IMO Goodwill Ambassador
- H.E. Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport, Affairs, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
- Capt. Ahmed Moustafa, Master Mariner, Bahri
- Prof Syamantak Bhattacharya – Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sharjah Maritime Academy
- Ms Taif Alrayssi, Safety Ambassador, Sharjah Maritime Academy
- Mr Muntadher Safaa, Safety Ambassador, Sharjah Maritime Academy
- Ms Mariam Essam Alshaikh, Deck Cadet, Bahri
- Mr Ibrahim Mohammed Alabdulkareem, Deck Cadet, Bahri
- Giannis Sismanidis, General Manager, Lemur Maritime
- Raal Harris, CEO of Ocean Technologies Group
- Giuseppe Saieva, Director of Training and Commercial Development, Sharjah Maritime Academy
Focus On: The Significance of Seafarer Training for New Alternative Fuels and the Need for Industry-Wide Training Overhaul
15:10 - 16:00 | Day 2: Wednesday, 7 May
BOULEVARD STAGE
Focus On: Bunkering - Navigating Alternative Fuels and the Evolving Regulatory Landscape
14:00 - 15:00 | Day 3: Thursday, 8 May
FOCUS STAGE
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