Day One: November 28th, 2024

08:30 AM - 09:10 AM: Registration, Coffee, Safety Instructions & Welcoming Note

Join us from 08:30 AM to 09:00 AM for registration and coffee. This period includes light refreshments and an opportunity to network with other attendees as we prepare for the day’s activities.

From 09:00 AM to 09:10 AM, we will proceed with important safety instructions and a welcoming note from the organisers. These instructions will help ensure a safe and smooth experience throughout the event, followed by a warm welcome to set the tone for an engaging and informative day ahead.

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM: Keynote Speech by Bingbing Song

Title: Empowering maritime professionals: A vision for safety, wellbeing, and operational excellence

Bingbing Song, Head of Maritime Training and Human Element Section at the Maritime Safety Division (MSD) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will deliver the keynote on integrating human elements into maritime operations. As Secretary of the HTW Sub-Committee, he oversees training, competence, and fatigue, contributing to the safety of maritime workers. Since joining IMO in 2013, he has been pivotal in implementing Goal-Based Ship Construction Standards (GBS) and updating key maritime conventions.

The presentation will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A session, offering the audience a chance to engage and discuss key topics directly.

 Parallel Sessions

Session 1: Safety Learning (09:40-11:05)

Chair: Osman Turan | University of Strathclyde

  • Peter Broadhurst | Inmarsat
    How efficient communication is central to delivering effective autonomous systems.
  • Andrew Moll | MAIB
    Marine Accidents and Incidents: The role of Human Factors. Insights from MAIB from recent investigations and analysis.
  • Yaser Farag | University of Strathclyde
    Decoding HFs: What Incident Data Reveals through SHIELD Analysis.
  • Adam Parnell | CHIRP
    Why confidential reporting schemes are only part of the solution to accident and incident reduction.
Session 2: Wellbeing & Mental Health (11:25 -12:50)

Chair: Maria Carrera | World Maritime University

Session 3: Human-Centred Design (13:50 PM - 15:15 PM)

Chair: Rafet E. Kurt | University of Strathclyde

Session 4: HF and Alternative Fuels (15:35 PM - 17:00)

Chair: Francesco Sandrelli | UK Chamber of Shipping

Session 1-P: Crew Wellbeing Strategies (09:40 -11:05)

Chair: Taner Umac | RightShip

 

Session 2-P: HF & Safety Management (11:25 - 12:50 PM)

Chair: Dave Watkins | CHIRP Maritime

Session 3-P: Education & Training (13:50 - 15:15)

Chair: Levent Sen | Orka Informatics

Session 4-P: Risk and Human Reliability (15:35 -17:10)

Chair: Ozcan Arslan | Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

Day Two: November 29th, 2024

08:30 AM - 09:10 AM: Registration, Coffee & Welcoming Note

Join us from 08:30 AM to 09:10 AM for registration, coffee, and a welcoming note to kick off the second day. This is a great opportunity to network and prepare for an engaging day of insightful sessions ahead.

09:10 AM - 09:40 AM: Keynote Speech by Deborah Layde

Title: Crew Allyship – Safe at Sea 

Deborah Layde, Chief Executive of The Seafarers’ Charity, will deliver a keynote titled “Crew Allyship – Safe at Sea.” Deborah leads The Seafarers’ Charity, which raises funds to support seafarers’ welfare and safety globally. Under her leadership, nearly £30m has been invested into the maritime welfare sector. Deborah also serves as Chair of Maritime UK’s Women in Maritime Network and is passionate about advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the maritime community.

The presentation will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A session to engage with the audience.

Session 5: HF, Autonomy and Automation (09:40 AM - 11:05)

Chair: Andre Burgess | National Physical Laboratory – NPL

Session 6: Building Competences for the Future (11:25 - 13:00)

Chair: Cap. Trevor Bailey | The Nautical Institute

Session 7: Safety Culture (14:00 - 15:35)

Chair: Nidhi Trimble | UK Maritime Coastguard Agency

15:55 - 16:30: Closing Panel

The closing panel will summarise key takeaways from the conference sessions, highlight the future steps for industry collaboration, and discuss strategic initiatives moving forward. This is an opportunity for speakers and attendees to engage in final reflections and set the agenda for future maritime safety and human factors efforts.

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