The impact of technology on seafarers

31 Mar 2026 10:00AM - 11:00AM Online Webinar

Join us online on the 31 March for an engaging discussion. 

As the shipping industry embraces greater vessel connectivity, digitalisation, emerging AI capabilities and the introduction of new equipment, the way ships are operated is changing fast.

But what does this mean for the seafarers who are at the heart of all maritime operations?

The Nautical Institute, in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, brings together perspectives from across the industry to explore how changes in technology are reshaping life and work at sea.

Join:

  • Captain Ann Pletschke CMMar FNI, STEER Project Lead, The Nautical Institute
  • Lloyd’s Register Foundation
  • Captain Eero Lehtovaara AFNI, Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs ABB
  • Captain Kuba Szymanski FNI, Secretary General InterManager
  • Bob Doncom FIMarEST, Principal Consultant, IMarEST
  • Simon Grainge, Chief Executive, ISWAN

to discuss how developments in maritime technology, equipment design, workforce skills and seafarer welfare are strongly linked, and why keeping seafarers at the centre of all developments is essential for a just transition that improves safety at sea and enables better decision-making at sea and ashore.

The session is interactive, inviting questions and insights from participants. All attendees will receive a certificate of participation.

Register for the webinar here. 

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