The Nautical Institute to hold AGM & conference during Seatrade Maritime Logistics ME

Leading maritime authority, The Nautical Institute, today announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Technical Conference will both take place during UAE Maritime Week for the first time.

 

Planned to take place at the flagship event, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 from 6-8 May 2025, the Dubai event is held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and organised by Seatrade Maritime, part of Informa Markets.

 

As an official Supporting Organisation, championing the highest professional standards, best practice, competence and safety in maritime, The Nautical Institute’s Technical Conference takes place at the World Trade Centre Main Stage on Day 3, Thursday 8th May. CEO Capt. John Lloyd RD MNM MBA CMMar FNI (pictured), said: 

 

“The Nautical Institute is delighted to host its Technical Conference as part of UAE Maritime Week. We are bringing together international specialists to celebrate local talent, highlight career opportunities in the region, and showcase essential skills that people will need to drive professionalism, leadership and innovation in the maritime industry in the future. This is a great opportunity for professionals to engage and hear from industry experts.

 

“Being part of this signature event for the region will help shine the spotlight of excellence on the maritime community and provide an outstanding opportunity to network with leading maritime specialists from across the globe. For this reason, we also took the strategic decision to hold our AGM during the same week.”

 

Themed UAE: A world of maritime skills and opportunities and Skills of the future: Ensuring maritime sustainability, the two sessions will bring together younger professionals representing the local workforce and industry experts from across the world. Participants will have the opportunity to network, gain valuable insights and actively engage in discussions focused on building a sustainable future for the maritime industry.

 

Confirmed speakers joining Capt. Lloyd on stage include Capt. Trevor Bailey MNM CMMar FNI, President, Nautical Institute; Anjaney Borwankar AFNI, Co-Founder & Chief Executive,  Navozyme; Capt. George Papanelopoulos MSc, MPhil, MRin, AFNI, Head of Vetting & Training Department, Cyprus Sea Lines Co Ltd.; Capt. Zarir Irani FNI, Managing Director, M/S Constellation Marine Services LLC; Johan Ekvall FNI, Director Simulation and Training, Wärtsilä Voyage; Professor John Chudley PhD CMarEng CEng FIMarEST, RECTOR; and Stuart Edmonston FNI, Safety & Risk Management Director, Thomas Miller.

 

Also joining is Dr. Akanksha Batura Pai MNI, Executive Director, Sinoda Shipping Agency and IMO Goodwill Ambassador, who was recently awarded top place in the All About Shipping’s Top 100 Women in Shipping for 2024/25.

 

Curating the overall conference programme, Emma Howell, Content Director, Seatrade Maritime at Informa Markets, said: “The region’s maritime workforce  must equip itself with, and retain, the right skills to meet its long-term economic goals; our collaboration with The Nautical Institute for Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East offers an invigorating platform to explore this pressing topic. Securing future maritime leaders in particular is a key priority for us, which is why we will also be announcing our Seatrade Maritime News 20Under40 young leader finalists during the show.”

 

Participating organisations in the three-day conference programme also include: Emirates Shipping Association; Emirates Maritime Legal Association (EMLA); Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers UAE (ICS); International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA); National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL); The Institute of Maritime, Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST); and WISTA UAE, among other international and local associations and partners.

 

The Nautical Institute's AGM takes place on 7th May at Dubai International Seafarers Center. At the AGM, members of The Nautical Institute will be updated on the work of the Institute over the past 12 months and will be asked to elect members to represent their interests on Council. Members wishing to register can visit their website.

 

For a guaranteed spot at the Technical Conference, delegates must register in advance here. 

 

All show attendees must also pre-register to attend the venue on the Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East show website. 

 

Further details and the next wave of conference speakers will be announced shortly.

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