STS Operational Risks and Legal Considerations

24 Apr 2026 02:15PM - 04:15PM Hybrid (Salón Roy Phillips de la sala de Apelaciones Marítimas, Panama City, Panama) Branch Panama

The Panama Branch of The Nautical Institute is pleased to host its next seminar on STS operations at the Maritime Courts of Appeal (and online) on 24 April.

This is an opportunity for members to address maritime legal experts with a number of technical questions around these complex maritime operations, including:

  • How do crews prepare for STS operations?
  • What are the risks involved, and how are they mitigated against?
  • What are the expectations on the Master before and during the operations?
  • Is the ISM Code actually working to prevent accidents?

Hear from speakers including:

Capt Danino Wood AFNI (STS Pilot)
Capt Juan Vasquez AFNI (Master Mariner, Stolt Tankers BV)
Moderated by Branch Chair, Aladar Rodriguez Diaz AFNI
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NB This is a hybrid event held in collaboration with the Asociación Panameña de Oficiales de Marina.  Please be aware that in-person places are strictly limited, and will be given on a first come first served basis.

For more information, and to register, please contact the Branch at panama.branch@nautinst.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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