Tag: SAFETY4SEA

It’s time to face music: The maritime world is entering a new era, one that calls for more than just technological upgrades. It demands a bold shift in how we view and invest in human capital.

Maritime health and welfare experts are calling on the shipping industry to recognize free, reliable internet access as a basic human right for seafarers. SAFETY4SEA was the first to champion this cause, launching a petition in January 2024 to classify internet connectivity as an essential need for seafarers.

The 4th SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum successfully took place on Thursday 3rd of April 2025, at the Sheraton Manila Hotel, Philippines, where experts gathered to share insights on maritime safety. Throughout the event's discussions, it became clear that maritime safety is not optional but a fundamental necessity for advancing operations.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. VS Parani, Vice President – Marine at Tufton Asset Management, emphasized the need to enhance passage planning through better visualization and a shared understanding.

During the 6th SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Konstantinos G. Karavasilis, Regional Director, Loss Prevention, UK P&I Club, emphasized the importance of a multi-faceted approach to improving maritime safety and well-being.

The 2nd GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum took place on Friday 28th of March 2025 at the Orchid Main Ballroom, level 4, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. During the event, experts from various backgrounds of the industry brought their expertise in engaging discussions around the drivers and barriers on the decarbonization of shipping.

During the final panel of the 14th GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, maritime professionals shared their perspectives for tackling the critical issue of maritime decarbonization.

SAFETY4SEA announced the winners of the 2025 GREEN4SEA Awards on March 12, recognizing industry’s outstanding practices across 9 different categories: Sustainability, Initiative, Technology, Clean Shipping, Energy Efficiency, Tanker Operator, Dry Bulk Operator, Personality and Leadership.

The 2025 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum successfully took place on Wednesday 12th of March 2025 at the Lighthouse of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), Athens, where various experts from all parts of the maritime industry gathered to share their insights on green shipping, global developments and the shifting regulatory field around decarbonization.

The 6th SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum was a full day event that took place on Wednesday 12th of February 2025 at the Columbia Venue Centre of Columbia Plaza, Limassol, Cyprus, where experts came together to discuss and explore the latest developments shaping the future of the maritime industry.