đź“… Wednesday, 30 September 2026
đź•’ 13:00 CEST (UTC+2, Italian time)
đź“Ť Villa Pallavicino delle Peschiere, Genoa, Italy
đź’» Hybrid format: In-person & via Teams webinar
On behalf of Capt. Domenico Rognoni, Chair of the Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA), and the BSA Board, we are pleased to invite Members to the Association’s Annual General Meeting and the BSA Maritime Industry Forum 2026, on Wednesday 30 September 2026, at Villa Pallavicino delle Peschiere in Genoa, Italy. The event can be attended in person or online.
Timeline for the afternoon — all times CEST (Genoa local time)
- 13:00 – 13:30 Registration and Coffee (Online lobby opens at 13:15)
- 13:30 – 16:30 BSA Maritime Industry Forum & AGM
- 16:30 – 18:30 Reception
Under the theme “Building Resilience in a Changing Maritime Landscape,” this year’s Forum will bring together senior representatives from the international maritime community to discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of global shipping.
Registration
Attendance is by invitation only and is reserved exclusively for BSA Members and invited guests.
Register using the registration links below:
- For Physical attendance, please register here.
- For Online attendance, please register here.
Please register by Friday, 18 September 2026.
About the Forum
Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, technological innovation and an evolving regulatory landscape, the BSA Maritime Industry Forum 2026 will provide a platform for thought-provoking discussion and the exchange of perspectives on the issues most relevant to the international shipping industry.
The moderated panel discussion will explore three key themes:
Geopolitical Risk & Marine Insurance: The impact of geopolitical developments on global trade, operational risk, sanctions, marine insurance and P&I
Speaker: Tom Williams, Head of Underwriting – Offshore & Renewables, North Standard
The Future of Shipbuilding: Fleet renewal, emerging technologies, alternative propulsion, digitalisation and investment decisions
Speaker: Attilo Dapelo, Senior Vice President Naval Vessels Division, FINCANTIERI
Port State Control & Compliance: Lessons from recent Port State Control inspection trends and their implications for safety, regulatory compliance and operational performance
Speaker: Stephen Keenan, Senior Deputy Director- Head of Inspections & Surveys Department, Â Bahamas Maritime Authority
Following the Forum, the Association will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting, before concluding with a networking reception for all participants.
Programme
All times are shown in Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) — local time in Genoa.
| Time (CEST) | Programme |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Registration and Coffee |
| 13:15 | Webinar Lobby Open |
| 13:30 | Opening Remarks & AGM Report Capt. Domenico Rognoni, Chair, Bahamas Shipowners Association |
| 13:45 | BMA Perspective Jacqueline Simmons, Chair, Bahamas Maritime Authority Dwain Hutchinson, MD & CEO, Bahamas Maritime Authority |
| 14:00 | AGM Formalities Capt. Domenico Rognoni, Chair, Bahamas Shipowners Association Financial Report 2025–2026 |
| 14:15 | Geopolitical Risk & Marine Insurance The impact of geopolitical developments on trade, operational risk, sanctions, marine insurance and P&I. Tom Williams, North Standard |
| 14:35 | The Future of Shipbuilding Fleet renewal, emerging technologies, alternative propulsion, digitalisation and investment decisions. Attilio Dapelo, Fincantieri |
| 14:55 | Port State Control & Compliance Lessons from recent PSC inspection trends and their implications for safety, compliance and operational performance. Stephen Keenan, Bahamas Maritime Authority |
| 15:15 | Panel Discussion and Q&A Speakers & Shipowner, BSA Director |
| 16:15 | Closing Remarks Peter John Goulandris, Deputy Chair, Bahamas Maritime Authority Capt. Domenico Rognoni, Bahamas Shipowners Association |
| 16:30 | Maritime Industry Forum Close & AGM adjourned |
| 16:30–18:30 | Drinks reception |
We look forward to welcoming BSA Members and invited guests, whether attending in Genoa or online, for an afternoon of insightful discussion, valuable networking and the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Bahamas Shipowners Association.
Contact Us
Should you require any further information about the event, please do not hesitate to contact the BSA Secretariat at bsa@bahamasshipownersassociation.com.
We will be pleased to assist you with any questions regarding the programme, registration or attendance.
