50 I SAFETY4SEA Log I April 2025 I ISSUE 102 safety4sea.com OPINION During a panel discussion, moderated by Sandra Psychogiou, Editor in Chief of SAFETY4SEA, experts from across the industry shared their insights into the growing importance of soft skills and the future of seafarer training. The panel featured Chirag Bahri, International Operations Manager at ISWAN; Amalia Marcou, Crew Director & HR Manager at Enesel Dry SA; Marios Minou, Deputy Crew Manager at Latsco Marine Management Inc.; and Dr. Marina Papaioannou, Regional Maritime Academies Manager at DNV and WISTA Hellas Representative. The maritime industry's future lies at the intersection of cuttingedge technology and human skills. As digitalization and decarbonization take center stage, it is crucial to provide seafarers with the tools and training necessary to thrive in this rapidly changing environment, experts agreed during the 2024 CAREER4SEA Forum. THE FUTURE OF SEAFARER TRAINING: BALANCING TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SKILLS
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