22ND NAVIGATOR 2023 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM

Τhe 22nd NAVIGATOR 2023 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM, under the theme #NavigateTheChange, will take place on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. This exclusive event will unfold at the iconic Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC) in Athens, commencing at 09.30hrs and concluding at 14.00hrs.

The Forum aims to bring together industry leaders and decision-makers to envision the "shipping industry of the next 20 years." Given the forthcoming years are expected to be filled with experiments and dilemmas, the event seeks to gather insights and perspectives on the current landscape of the shipping industry. Participants can also focus on specific subjects, with moderators prepared to address their questions.

Opening Remarks will be addressed by Secretary General for Insular Policy and Aegean -MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS & INSULAR POLICY, Mr. Manolis Koutoulakis, and the Ambassador of the United States to the Hellenic Republic, H.E. George J. Tsunis.

This year’s forum will be consisted of the following 3 panels, delving into the economic aspects of the industry, technological trends, and innovations in the shipping world. In between each panel, the results, and final conclusions of the closed discussions of the 22nd NAVIGATOR 2023 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM will be presented, covering the following themes:

1) DECARBONISATION, 2) MARITIME LOGISTICS, SUPPLY, PURCHASING & FORWARDING, 3) SMART SHIPPING, 4) INTERSECTION OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE, TECHNOLOGY & TRAINING, 5) HUMAN ELEMENT, 6) ESG, and finally 7) KNOW YOUR CLIENT.

1.U.S. oriented panel “Current trends and SEAsing opportunities”, which will provide a comprehensive overview of the current maritime landscape, with a focus on opportunities for business and industry trends.

2.Organizations and Institutions panel “Navigating Sustainable Seas: The Global Perspective”, demonstrating a comprehensive view of the global maritime industry’s efforts and challenges in achieving sustainability, with a focus on international collaboration, regulatory frameworks, eco-friendly technologies, and energy.

3.Panel with ship owning companies, “Masttechnologies andf Change: Navigating Through Experiments and Dilemmas”, which will would deliver an inclusive overview of how industry leaders and experts are navigating the evolving maritime landscape, experimenting with new strategies and technologies, and addressing the dilemmas and challenges that come with change in the industry.

For more information and the Forum’s draft agenda, please visit: https://navigatorltd.gr/forums/22nd-navigator-forum-2023/

About NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS:

Established in 1991, NAVIGATOR has been a mainstay of the Greek shipping sector for more than 30 years, developing a robust network of towing companies and ship agencies around the world, offering tailor made programs to the Ship owning & Ship management Companies in more than 1,400 ports worldwide, thus significantly reducing their port costs.

«NAVIGATOR- The Shipping Decision Makers Forum», one of the most traditional events, is organized on an annual basis since 2001, bringing together Shipowners, Executives and Managers of the Shipping Industry worldwide to exchange views and ideas on the most crucial matters of Shipping.