Keynote Speakers

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
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
NTUA
The role of human – onboard and remote – in the safety analysis of MASS: facts, issues and upcoming trends

BADRI TETEMADZE
COLUMBIA SHIP MANAGEMENT
Presentation title:
Seafarers’ Wellbeing, a Complex Paradox of the Industry

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

FRANCESCO SANDRELLI
UK Chamber of Shipping
Presentation title:
Future Fuels – The Human Factor Challenge

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

Martin White
Stream Marine Training
Presentation title:
Alternative Fuels and the Crew Training

Panagiotis Sotiralis
NTUA
Human Factors and Risk-Based Design: Illustrative Applications in Ship Evacuation Safety

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
MPC
Presentation title:
Kind Leadership

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
BLACKPOOL & THE FYLDE COLLEGE
Presentation title:
Demystifying Social Sustainability in the Maritime Industry

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
PSY-FYI
Data on Mental Health and Well-being, How We Get It and What It Tells Us

Hans Huisman
MARIN
Presentation title:
Approach to Human Centred Design in Maritime?

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

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

PENELOPE ROBOTIS
IMEQ CENTER
Presentation title:
AI Powered Psychological Prediction Index

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

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

APO BELOKAS
SAFETY4SEA
Presentation title:
Review of the Regulatory and Implementation Landscape with Lessons Learned and Ideas for Improvement.

Charles watkins
MHSS
Psychological Safety and Safety Culture

Dave Watkins
CHIRP
Why the Maritime Industry is not Learning From Experience

JOHN DODD
INMARSAT
Presentation title:
The limitations within Satellite GMDSS training

MARIA C. ARCE
WMU, Sweden
Presentation title:
Effects of COVID on Seafarers’ Well-being

Ozcan Arslan
ITU, Turkey
Presentation title:
Human Factors in Vessel Inspection and Developing Human-Centred Approach for Crew Training

PETAR MODEV
UKP&I
Presentation title:
Safety Learning From the P&I Perspective

SAMIE PARKAR
LLOYD'S REGISTER
Presentation title:
Risk analysis for ammonia-fueled vessels

TREVOR BAILEY
The Nautical Institute
Presentation title:
Navigating Onboard Risk for Safer Shipping Operation