Hellenic Ship Safety Center: A New Era of Training

ABS Panel Event
Hellenic Ship Safety Center: A New Era of Training

Event Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Location: National Gallery
Alexandros Soutsos Museum
Athens, Greece

Time: 15:00 – 17:00

With the advancement of new technologies on board and the adoption of alternative fuels, seafarer safety must remain the top priority for shipping.

In this panel event, ABS alongside industry leaders from around the world will discuss the importance of working together to advance safety and training for our seafarers during this pivotal point in maritime.

Moderator: Nigel Lowry, Lloyd’s List

Panelists:

Christopher Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO
Christos Stylianidis, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy
Dimitrios Fafalios, President of Fafalios Shipping SA, Chairman of Intercargo, Secretary to Board - Union of Greek Shipowners
Ted Petrone, Vice Chairman, Navios Corporation

Additional panelists to be announced in the coming weeks.

AGENDA

15:00

Welcome and Introductions - Nigel Lowry, Lloyd’s List

15:05

Opening Address – Christos Stylianidis, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece

15:10

Remarks – Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO, ABS

15:20

Panel Discussion

Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO, ABS
Dimitrios Fafalios, President of Fafalios Shipping SA, Chairman of Intercargo, Secretary to Board – Union of Greek Shipowners
Ted Petrone, Vice Chairman, Navios Corporation

16:00

Networking Reception

17:00

Event End

ROBERT LANGFORD

Vice President, Global Offshore Wind, ABS

ERIK MILITO

President, National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)

PHILLIP LEWIS

Director of Research, Intelatus Global Partners

Roy Bleiberg

Vice President, North America Business Development, ABS

Daniel Reed

Maritime Project Manager, Shell

Jan Sloth Møller

Offshore Site Manager, Ørsted

Jamie Lescinski

Director of Business Development, U.S. Offshore Wind, Boskalis

Timothy Axelsson

Director, Offshore Wind, Liberty Green Logistics

Gregory R. Trauthwein

President, New Wave Media

Josh Diedrich

Managing Director, WindServe Marine

Darren Truelock

Vice President of Operations, VARD Marine US

Ron MacInnes

President, Seatrium Offshore & Marine USA

Eric Empey

Director of Operations, DEME Offshore US LLC

ROBERT LANGFORD
Vice President, Global Offshore Wind, ABS

With over 30 years of experience in offshore consulting, engineering, construction, installation, operations, and maintenance combined with a deep understanding of offshore developments, Rob offers a full range of global perspectives and knowledge in New Energy and Hydrocarbons. He has successfully led numerous offshore developments. His collaborative efforts and leadership expertise on various offshore fixed and floating projects has allowed him to add value for leading energy companies worldwide.