Keynote Speakers

Brian Veitch

Brian Veitch

Memorial University, Canada

Prof. Brian Veitch, a renowned expert in ocean and naval architectural engineering, will present “Experimental approaches to support human-centred design in safety-critical marine operations.” A graduate of Memorial University and Helsinki University of Technology, Prof. Veitch has held significant positions at Memorial, including the Husky Energy Chair in Oil and Gas Research. With a career spanning roles at the National Research Centre’s Institute for Marine Dynamics and various accolades such as Transport Canada’s Marine Safety Award, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the symposium. Prof. Veitch is also an esteemed member of professional bodies like the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

Kevin Coelho

Kevin Coelho

Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), UK

With over three decades in the Shipping and Maritime Industry, Nautical Adviser Kevin Coelho, representing OCIMF at the symposium, has navigated diverse oil tankers and LNG carriers since starting his maritime career with Mobil Shipping and later Shell. Transitioning ashore in 2003, he undertook various roles at Brunei Shell Petroleum as an Offshore Marine Operations Supervisor. Kevin’s wide-ranging expertise covers vessel inspections, Tow Master and load-master roles, and significant contributions to Shell’s Ports and Terminals department in London. Recently, he has been key in the Maritime Security, Emergency Response, and DPA departments. At the symposium, Kevin will highlight OCIMF’s approach to human factors, showcasing his extensive maritime knowledge and influence.

Speakers

Alexandros Koimtzoglou

Alexandros Koimtzoglou

NTUA

Presentation title:
The role of human – onboard and remote – in the safety analysis of MASS: facts, issues and upcoming trends
BADRI TETEMADZE

BADRI TETEMADZE

COLUMBIA SHIP MANAGEMENT

Presentation title:
Seafarers’ Wellbeing, a Complex Paradox of the Industry

CHRIS MCMENEMY

CHRIS MCMENEMY

Propelme

Presentation title:
Overcoming the Crewing Crisis: The Future of Work at Sea

FRANCESCO SANDRELLI

FRANCESCO SANDRELLI

UK Chamber of Shipping

Presentation title:
Future Fuels – The Human Factor Challenge

Katerina Skourtanioti

Katerina Skourtanioti

VENLYS

Presentation title:
Safety Culture and the Maritime Industry With No Dragons…

Martin White

Martin White

Stream Marine Training

Presentation title:
Alternative Fuels and the Crew Training

Panagiotis Sotiralis

Panagiotis Sotiralis

NTUA

Presentation title:
Human Factors and Risk-Based Design: Illustrative Applications in Ship Evacuation Safety
Rebecca Mejia

Rebecca Mejia

Marine Benefits

Presentation title:
Psychosocial Work Environment and Mental Health Among International Seafarers in the Wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic

STEVE CAMERON

STEVE CAMERON

MPC

Presentation title:
Kind Leadership

WILL TUTTON

WILL TUTTON

IMAREST

Presentation title:
Preparing for the Journey from Human Error to Performance Shaping Factors – Identifying the Real Issues in Maritime Operations

ALINA PRYLIPKO

ALINA PRYLIPKO

BLACKPOOL & THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Presentation title:
Demystifying Social Sustainability in the Maritime Industry

Carole L. Davis

Carole L. Davis

The Nautical Institute

Presentation title:

Soft Skills:
Why They Matter to the Maritime Industry;
and How to Facilitate, Learn and Teach Them

Claire Georgeson

Claire Georgeson

PSY-FYI

Presentation title:
Data on Mental Health and Well-being, How We Get It and What It Tells Us
Hans Huisman

Hans Huisman

MARIN

Presentation title:
Approach to Human Centred Design in Maritime?

Lanre Okunribido

Lanre Okunribido

HSE

Presentation title:
Safety of confined spaces – viability of accidents data bases

NEIL HUNT

NEIL HUNT

CHEVRON

Presentation title:
Human Factors in the Marine Environment: Concepts and Tools Used in Communications, Leadership, and Decision-Making

PENELOPE ROBOTIS

PENELOPE ROBOTIS

IMEQ CENTER

Presentation title:
AI Powered Psychological Prediction Index

Roberto VENDITTI

Roberto VENDITTI

Deep Blue

Presentation title:
Human Risk-Informed Design Framework (HURID) for Integrating Human Factors in the Design of Systems and Operations

STEVE WELLER

STEVE WELLER

Jobs on a Ship

Presentation title:
Mental Health Training and training session on Stress and Anxiety

Yemao man

Yemao man

ABB

Presentation title:
Setting Sail in the Era of Intelligent Shipping: The Imperative of Transparent Automation at Sea

APO BELOKAS

APO BELOKAS

SAFETY4SEA

Presentation title:

Review of the Regulatory and Implementation Landscape with Lessons Learned and Ideas for Improvement.

Charles watkins

Charles watkins

MHSS

Presentation title:
Psychological Safety and Safety Culture
Dave Watkins

Dave Watkins

CHIRP

Presentation title:
Why the Maritime Industry is not Learning From Experience
JOHN DODD

JOHN DODD

INMARSAT

Presentation title:
The limitations within Satellite GMDSS training

MARIA C. ARCE

MARIA C. ARCE

WMU, Sweden

Presentation title:
Effects of COVID on Seafarers’ Well-being

Ozcan Arslan

Ozcan Arslan

ITU, Turkey

Presentation title:
Human Factors in Vessel Inspection and Developing Human-Centred Approach for Crew Training

PETAR MODEV

PETAR MODEV

UKP&I

Presentation title:

Safety Learning From the P&I Perspective

SAMIE PARKAR

SAMIE PARKAR

LLOYD'S REGISTER

Presentation title:
Risk analysis for ammonia-fueled vessels

TREVOR BAILEY

TREVOR BAILEY

The Nautical Institute

Presentation title:
Navigating Onboard Risk for Safer Shipping Operation