Marine Insight Summit 2025

Summit has been postponed to September 2025 because of multiple requests and high demand.

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Marine Insight Summit 2025

bluer oceans, cleaner wake

THE ERA OF RESPONSIBLE SHIPPING

23-24 September 2025

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Marine Insight Summit 2025

bluer oceans, cleaner wake -

THE ERA OF RESPONSIBLE SHIPPING

23-24 September 2025

Recording Coming Soon

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Biggest Online Event. Attend from Anywhere!

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BLUER OCEANS, CLEANER WAKE - THE ERA OF RESPONSIBLE SHIPPING

Your presence and active participation made the event a remarkable success. Together, under the theme “Bluer Oceans, Cleaner Wake – The Era of Responsible Shipping,” we explored the path toward a more sustainable, innovative, and environmentally conscious maritime industry.The summit brought together thought leaders and professionals from across the globe to share valuable perspectives on shaping a cleaner and more responsible future for shipping. Insightful discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and collective commitment marked every session—strengthening our shared vision for sustainable seas.We look forward to welcoming you to future summits as we continue steering toward a greener, cleaner, and more responsible maritime world.

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MI Summit 2025 Discussion Topics

At Marine Insight Summit, You can learn everything about what the future holds in shipping!

Innovation in Maritime AI , Autonomous Ships

Harnessing AI with Accountability

Green Shipping & Net Zero Navigation

Charting Course to Decarbonization

Crew Crisis: Talking Seafarer Welfare And Mental Health

Seafarer Welfare, Rights & Retention

Seamless And Integrated Digital Ecosystems

Scattered to Integration Systems

The Future And Modern Seafarer 2030

Redefining Skills, Roles & Maritime Education

Women at the Helm:
Leading Future of Shipping

Balancing Safety and Responsibility

The Maritime Young Innovators Challenge is Back!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Young Innovators Challenge — where the brightest young minds come together to tackle real-world maritime challenges with bold ideas and cutting-edge thinking. This is not just a competition — it’s a platform to ignite your creativity, apply your problem-solving skills, and showcase your vision for a smarter, more sustainable maritime future.

Who can Participate?
Students from recognized maritime colleges with a passion for innovation and the maritime industry.

Day 1: 23 Sept 2025, Tuesday

10:30 AM IST

Opening Ceremony And Keynote

11:00 AM IST

From Manual to Machine: AI, Autonomy & the Future of Smart Shipping

1.How are AI and machine learning transforming fleet management and ship operations today?

2. Are autonomous ships viable in the next 10 years, or are we still in experimentation?

3.What are the key challenges in integrating AI with existing legacy systems?

4.Role of regulation and data security in enabling safe maritime automation.

12:45 PM IST

Lunch Break

1:30 PM IST

Navigating Toward Net Zero: Fuel Transitions & the Green Shipping Mandate

1.What are the most viable alternative fuels today — and what’s holding back mass adoption?

2.How are shipping companies adapting to the IMO’s decarbonization targets?

3.How should shipowners prepare for the rising cost of compliance and green retrofitting?

4.Can digital tools and voyage optimization significantly support sustainability?

3:15 PM IST

Women at the Helm: Steering Maritime Towards an Inclusive Future

1.What barriers still exist for women in maritime training and leadership roles?

2.How can companies and institutions build a truly inclusive onboard culture?

3.Success stories: What has worked in improving female participation?

4. The role of policy, mentorship, and onboard safety in attracting more women to sea.

4:30 PM IST

Closing Remarks

Day 1 Recap: Highlighting main insights and takeaways.
Introductions for Day 2: Outlining the next day’s agenda.

Day 2: 24 Sept 2025, Wednesday

10:30 AM IST

Opening Keynote

11:00 AM IST

Beyond the Horizon: Tackling Crew Welfare, Burnout & Mental Health at Sea

1. What lessons did we learn from the crew change crisis — and are they being implemented?

2. Is mental health support at sea improving or still under-addressed?

3. What are the realistic steps shipping companies can take today to improve crew welfare?

4. How can tech and policy work together to create safer, healthier environments onboard?

12:30 PM IST

Lunch Break

1:30 PM IST

The Seafarer of 2030: Redefining Skills, Roles & Maritime Education

1.What hard and soft skills will future seafarers need in an AI-enabled, sustainable shipping world?

2.How can maritime institutes better align their curriculum with changing industry needs?

3.The role of simulation, VR, and online learning in maritime education
How can companies, colleges, and regulators collaborate to create industry-ready talent?

4.Redefining Skills, Roles & Maritime Education

3:15 PM IST

Young innovators Challenge

A live pitch competition where selected maritime students from across the globe present bold, real-world solutions to industry challenges. This session highlights the passion, creativity, and future leadership of the next generation.

Finalists present groundbreaking ideas across sustainability, digitalization, seafarer welfare, and smart shipping
Judges from the industry provide feedback and mentorship
Audience Q&A with innovators to dive deeper into each solution
Winner(s) to be awarded internship/mentorship opportunities and featured by Marine Insight

4:30 PM IST

Marine Insight Global Awards 2025 And Closing Ceremony

Gather on the most anticipated maritime summit of the year and gain knowledge and secrets of the future of maritime from the experts!

Speakers

Suresh Kumar

Director - Synergy Marine Group

Capt. Shailesh Bhambhani

Head of Sales and Marketing - Smart Ship Hub

Samantha Montes

Director - Maritime Oracle

Marco Polito

Senior Maritime Instructor - AD Port Group

Kiran Shet

Head - Azolla

Capt. Akee Sharma

Founder - Sailor’s Cart

Capt. Sanjeev Verma

Managing Director
Landbridge Ship Management

Capt. Jennifer Norwood

Ph.D USCG Unlimited Master Professor at Maine Maritime Academy

Capt. Mayank Gauba

Director - Norbulk Shipping

Reshma Nilofer Visalakshi

Marine Pilot

Capt. Pradeep Chawla

Chief Executive Officer Maritime Knowledge Limited, MarinePALS

Akanksha Batura

Executive Director - Sinoda Shipping Agency Pte Ltd

Sandeep Venugopal

Head - India Danelec

Chirag Bahri

Operation Manager - International Seafarers' Welfare & Assistance Network

Sarnbir Singh Sawhney

Project Manager (Alternative Fuels Transition) - Seaspan Corporation

Capt. Vishal Patangay

Head of Deck Academics - HIMT

Ivana Kulkarni

Master Mariner

Vivek Menon

COO - The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

Saleha Shaikh

Co-founder andCEO of Dynamic Marine Solutions,

Shekkappan Kannan

Regional Business Manager, Alfa Laval China

Vivek Menon

COO - The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

MI Awards and Young Innovator Jury

Elstan A. Fernandez

Submarine Veteran / World's No. 1 Marine Engineering Author

Pam Kern

MS, LCSW Director of Maritime Mental Health

Marco Polito

Senior Maritime Instructor - AD Port Group

What Our Speakers Said - MI Summit 2025

Agenda Discussion Points

1. From Manual to Machine: AI, Autonomy & the Future of Smart Shipping

Clarity on the Transformation Journey – Understand the practical shift from manual processes to AI-driven and autonomous solutions, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in maritime adoption.
Actionable Insights for Stakeholders – Gain perspectives from diverse industry leaders on how companies can strategically implement smart shipping technologies while balancing safety, cost, and efficiency.
Future Roadmap for Smart Shipping – Identify the long-term impact of AI and autonomy on seafarers, organizations, and regulators, and outline collaborative steps needed for a sustainable and tech-enabled maritime future.

2.Navigating Toward Net Zero: Fuel Transitions & the Green Shipping Mandate

Holistic Understanding of Fuel Pathways – Gain clarity on the comparative advantages, limitations, and readiness levels of ammonia, methanol, LNG, and other alternative fuels for maritime decarbonization.
Alignment with Global Mandates – Understand how regulatory frameworks and regional requirements are shaping investment, compliance, and operational strategies for shipping companies.
Action Plan for Practical Transition – Identify the technological, infrastructural, and human factors—including crew training, safety, and cost—that need to be addressed for a realistic and scalable shift toward green shipping.

3. Women at the Helm: Steering Maritime Towards an Inclusive Future

Highlighting Pathways to Inclusion – Showcase inspiring leadership journeys and identify the systemic changes needed to increase women’s participation across maritime roles, both at sea and ashore.
Building Supportive Ecosystems – Discuss practical measures for organizations, associations, and regulators to foster mentorship, training, and policies that enable diversity and equity in shipping.
Charting the Future of Maritime Leadership – Explore how inclusivity contributes to stronger decision-making, innovation, and sustainability, and define actionable steps to make maritime a truly inclusive global industry.

4. Beyond the Horizon: Tackling Crew Welfare, Burnout & Mental Health at Sea

Raising Awareness & Breaking Stigma – Foster open dialogue on the realities of mental health at sea, highlighting challenges such as burnout, isolation, and stigma that prevent seafarers from seeking timely support.
Identifying Practical Interventions – Share actionable strategies for shipping companies, regulators, and welfare organizations to improve crew well-being through training, proactive support systems, and transparent practices.
Strengthening Collaborative Support Networks – Define how industry stakeholders can work together to build sustainable frameworks that protect seafarers’ mental health, from shipboard practices to global policy advocacy.

5. The Seafarer of 2030: Redefining Skills, Roles & Maritime Education

Future Skills & Competency Frameworks – Gain clarity on the technical, digital, and soft skills that will define the next-generation seafarer, including AI literacy, ESG awareness, leadership, and cross-cultural teamwork.
Innovative Training & Education Approaches – Explore how immersive learning tools like VR/AR, gamified platforms, and hybrid curricula can bridge the gap between traditional seamanship and modern technological demands.
Strategic Workforce Planning & Inclusion – Understand evolving crew expectations, recruitment strategies, and initiatives to foster diversity, well-being, and continuous professional development, ensuring the maritime workforce is ready for 2030 and beyond.