BIMCO will hold its first Technical & Regulatory Forum in Athens this December, exclusively for members. This new BIMCO initiative will bring together ship managers, regulatory bodies, classification societies, and industry stakeholders to discuss current challenges, regulatory developments, and operational best practices in maritime safety, security, workforce sustainability and transition.
Agenda & seminar programme
13:30 –14:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:00 – 14:15 Opening Remarks
14:15 – 15:15 Panel 1: Alternative Fuels – Safety implications and operational readiness, including human-centred design, emergency preparedness, and safety culture.
15:15 – 16:15 Panel 2: Human Element – Training, retention, fatigue management, DEEI, and organisational safety, with emphasis on the role of crew and personnel.
16:15 – 16:45 Coffee Break sponsored by the Marshall Islands
16:45 – 17:15 Keynote Speech – Leadership perspectives on navigating maritime safety transitions and addressing industry challenges.
17:15 – 18:15 Panel 3: Maritime Security – Current challenges including the Red Sea situation, cyber threats, and risk management strategies.
18:15 – 18:30 Closing Reflections & Wrap-Up
18:30 A cocktail reception for members will follow the forum, a great opportunity to meet industry peers and the BIMCO team, and to continue the conversation in a relaxed setting. You can find more details here.
BIMCO Speakers
David Loosley, Secretary General & CEO
Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General & Director of Regulatory Affairs
Michael Lund, COO & Director of Business Development
Jakob Larsen, Chief Safety & Security Officer
Katerina Elikonida Maroudi, Regulatory Manager
The event is sponsored by the Marshall Islands Registry.
