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Addresses the interaction between humans and automated systems, focusing on user-centred design and operational adaptability. It examines how human expertise can optimise, supervise, and enhance performance within increasingly autonomous environments.

Chair: Dave Watkins | CHIRP Maritime

• SHIQI Fan | Wuhan University of Technology
  Towards advanced decision-making support for shipping safety: A functional connectivity analysis.
• Krzysztof Wróbel | Gdynia Maritime University
  Towards Hybrid Analysis of Human Error Potential in MASS Operations.
• Yi Gao | Wuhan University of Technology
  Takeover Risks in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS): A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis.
• Aitana Sánchez-González | University of Oviedo
  Human Factor Risks in Autonomous Navigation: Unpacking Design Flaws in Collision Avoidance Algorithms.
• Panel Open Discussion (1415 – 1445)

Explores current challenges and opportunities in maritime education and training. The session highlights innovative approaches to prepare future seafarers and professionals for evolving industry demands, digitalisation, and new technologies.

Chair: Malek Pourzanjani | ISWAN

• Deva Menéndez-Teleña | University of Oviedo
  Enhancing Seafarer Well-being and Employability Through Educational Innovation
• Volkan Arslan | Carnival Corporation
  Enhancing Crew Performance Through Competency-based Learning
• Reza Ziarati | C4FF Sweden
  Effective Implementation of ISM Code – Learning from Accidents, Audits and Inspections
• Katerina Kokkini | KMK Marine Consultants
  Competence as the Cornerstone: Rethinking Maritime Education and Training
• Bartek Marcinkiewicz | Oldendorff Carriers
  Beyond Compliance: Driving Excellence in Crew Development

• Panel Open Discussion (1615 – 1645)

Nick Dowden | Bahamas Maritime Authority

Safety learning and Accident Investigation

Addresses the psychological and social dimensions of seafaring life. The session focuses on improving seafarers’ mental health, resilience, and overall well-being, highlighting strategies and support systems that help manage stress and sustain performance at sea.

Chair: Simon Grainge

• Isabel Grimpe | Grimpe RelationShip Management
  Strengthening the Human Side of Maritime Leadership – Insights from our On-the-Job Development Program.
• Thomas O’Hare | The Mission to Seafarers
  SafeTALK – Building Suicide Safer Communities on Board and On Shore.
• Tineke Zoet | TinekeZoet.com
  Beyond Automation: Human-Centred Leadership for the Next Generation at Sea.
• Sofia Rizou | Maritime & Healthcare Group
  Art as a Bridge: Family Connection & Morale.
• Panel Open Discussion (1030 – 1100)

Focuses on capturing and analysing human factors data from accidents, near misses, and operational reports to enable learning and proactive risk management. The session discusses methods, frameworks, and digital tools that strengthen safety learning and system improvement.

Chair: Levent Sen | ORKA

• Hollie Black & Louis De Wolf | University of Strathclyde & CalMac Ferries
  Learning from Ferry Near-Misses: Human Factors-Driven Topic Modelling for Accident Prevention
• Goran Vizentin | University of Rijeka
  From CFD to VR: Realistic and Safe Simulation of Engine Room Fire Drills
• CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg | Sea Heritage Foundation
  A Systems-Based Investigation into the Grounding and Sinking of HMNZS Manawanui: Organisational Human and Behavioural Safety Factors Analysis in Comparative Naval Contexts.
• Bahadir Inozu & Curtis Doucette | Sharp Focus Inc.
  Lessons Learned from Applying AI to Near-Miss and Accident Data – Insights from SafeMTS and Beyond

• Panel Open Discussion (1220 – 1250)

Centres on integrating human factors into the design and engineering of maritime systems. The goal is to optimise interfaces, ergonomics, and workflows to enhance human performance, minimise error, and improve system resilience throughout a vessel’s life cycle.

Chair: Tor Svensen | RCCL

• Niklas van Duinen | MARIN
  Enhancing Wind Propulsion Performance Through Human-Centred Design and Bridge Simulations
• Rafet Emek Kurt | University of Strathclyde
  Human Risk-informed Design Framework and Its Potential to Address the Human-centred Development of Decarbonisation Technologies.
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• Panel Open Discussion (1440 – 1510)

Examines the role of human performance in maintaining system reliability and safety. It focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating human contributions to risk through structured, evidence-based assurance practices that enhance individual and organisational resilience.

Chair: Adam Parnell | CHIRP Maritime

• Stuart Edmonston | P&I Club
  Human Factors from Marine Insurance Perspective: Current Challenges and Opportunities to Improve
• Martin Crawford | Ever Ocean
  Insurance risks (HF perspective).
• Martijn Schipper | MARIN
  Human Centred Goal Directed Risk Management Methodology in the Maritime Socio-technical Domain
• Apo Belokas | SAFETY4SEA
  Human Factors and PSC: Findings, Trends and Lessons to be Learned

• Panel Open Discussion (1630 – 1700)

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Investigates how human factors influence the maritime industry’s transition to alternative fuels and sustainable operations. It explores how human behaviour, competence, and system design affect the safe and effective adoption of low- and zero-carbon technologies.

Chair: Martin White | Stream Marine Group

• Adrian Scales | Brookes Bell
  The Knowledge Gap when it Comes to Hazards Associated with Li-Ion Batteries
• Francesco Sandrelli | UK Chamber of Shipping
  Identification of Risks Associated with Vessels with Alternative Fuels.
• Aly Elsayed | The Nautical Institute
  The Hidden Crew of Net Zero.
• Osman Turan | University of Strathclyde
  Co-Creation of the Safe Decarbonisation for the Maritime Sector: Current Challenges and Strategy Development.
• Panel Open Discussion (1030 – 1100)

Explores how safety attitudes, leadership, and organisational behaviours shape maritime operations. It aims to foster a proactive and learning-oriented culture that empowers maritime professionals to sustain safe, resilient, and high-performing systems.

Chair: Levent Sen | ORKA

• Nippin Anand | Novellus Solutions
  Learning from Accidents: A Person-Centred Approach
• Toon van de Sande | PsyFyi
  Is it Possible to Identify and Take Action on Incident-causing Factors before an Accident Happens?
• Adriana Quesada Juarez | WMU
  Beyond Compliance: Interpreting Safe Manning for Crew Work and Fatigue.
• Eskild Lund Sørensen | Intactix Systems Inc.
  Maritime Safety Culture from Compliance to Care

• Sean Noonan | Faire Innovare Ltd
  People Mater: The Human Element Reality

• Panel Open Discussion (1230 – 1300)