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During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Alexandros Gerokounas, LMZ SHIPPING, emphasized the vital role of HRM strategies.

During the 6th SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Marinos Kokkinis, Managing Director, OneCare Group, delivered a presentation on the evolving landscape of seafarer health, crew welfare, and resilience.

Henrik Jensen, CEO and Founder of Danica Crewing Specialists, believes in the value of investing in a good social life and exploring new experiences for inspiration. He notes that while "wellness" has become a buzzword, it can still serve as a strong incentive for companies to take meaningful action.

Gesine Meissner, the European Coordinator for EMS under the revised Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Regulation, outlines key priorities of the European Maritime Space, emphasizing the focus on short sea shipping to reduce congestion and emissions while ensuring robust trade flows.

Julia Anastasiou, Chief Crew Management Officer at OSM Thome, emphasizes the importance of visible female role models in senior maritime positions. Without them, aspiring women struggle to see a clear path to leadership—reinforcing the idea that representation matters.

Claudia Paschkewitz, Director of Sustainability & Diversity at Columbia Group, encourages women in the maritime industry to stay active, remain curious, seek knowledge, and focus on networking. Most importantly, she emphasizes the value of authenticity and empathy.

Saleha Shaikh, Founder & Head of the MUI Women's Wing, explains how this initiative aims to support women seafarers and their families, promote inclusivity, and break barriers in the maritime industry.

Daniel Mueller, Ambrey's Analyst for the Indian Ocean and Middle East, advocates for a more data-driven and proactive approach to maritime security, emphasizing that security measures should be based on precise, real-time risk evaluations.

BlueRights advocates for the protection of the right to life, liberty, and health for all people at sea, regardless of their status. A key priority of the project is to address a significant gap in international law—what Prof. Petrig describes as a "dual blind spot": the “human rights blindness” of the law of the sea and the “sea blindness” of human rights law.

Maritime stakeholders must assess the security of their entire operation—both physical and digital—to identify potential vulnerabilities. By understanding these weaknesses, they can develop a more strategic and cost-effective plan to mitigate risks, emphasizes Corey D. Ranslem, CEO of Dryad Global LTD, in an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA.