The Nautical Institute @ IMPA Singapore 2025

The Nautical Institute is proud to deliver a dedicated Crew Welfare Day as part of the IMPA Singapore 2025 conference programme, spotlighting how procurement decisions can directly influence both wellbeing and safety at sea. This focused programme brings together maritime leaders and welfare experts to explore the human factors behind safe operations - from mental health and fatigue to the strategic sourcing of services that protect and support crews.

With safety and crew wellbeing as core themes, the event aims to highlight how procurement can be a proactive tool in reducing risk, enhancing resilience, and embedding care into everyday maritime practice.

Agenda outline

Session One | Human Factors and Wellbeing at Sea

This session explores the mental health challenges faced by seafarers, the impact of fatigue on crew welfare, and how procurement can support wellbeing through services like mental health care, nutritious food, and rest facilities. Experts will discuss practical strategies for improving life at sea through thoughtful, wellbeing-focused procurement.

Session Two | Mental Health, Resilience, and the Procurement Connection

This panel discussion explores how procurement can actively shape a culture of care and resilience at sea. Speakers will share insights on linking procurement decisions to mental health support, crew wellbeing, and long-term resilience across maritime operations.

Session Three | Integrating Wellbeing and Safety into Procurement Strategy

This session examines how procurement can be intentionally designed to support crew wellbeing and safety. Topics include digital tools for monitoring welfare, wellbeing-first contracting from a shipowner’s perspective, and how procurement can be leveraged strategically to create healthier maritime operations.