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SUMMARY:The BSA Maritime Industry Forum 2026 & Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:BSA Maritime Industry Forum 2026 & Annual General Meeting \n📅 Wednesday\, 30 September 2026\n🕒 13:00 CEST (UTC+2\, Italian time)\n📍 Villa Pallavicino delle Peschiere\, Genoa\, Italy\n💻 Hybrid format: In-person & via Teams webinar \nThe Bahamas Shipowners’ Association (BSA) is pleased to invite Members and industry partners to save the date for the BSA Maritime Industry Forum 2026\, under the theme “Building Resilience in a Changing Maritime Landscape”\, followed by the Association’s Annual General Meeting. \nAgainst a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty\, technological innovation and an evolving regulatory landscape\, the Forum will bring together leading maritime professionals to discuss the strategic challenges shaping the future of global shipping. \nTimeline for the afternoon — all times CEST (Genoa local time) \n\n13:00 – 13:30 Registration and Coffee (Online lobby opens at 13:15)\n13:30 – 16:30 BSA Maritime Industry Forum & AGM\n16:30 – 18:30 Reception\n\nRegistration\nAttendance is by invitation only and is reserved exclusively for BSA Members and invited guests. \nRegister using the registration links below: \n\nFor Physical attendance\, please register here.\nFor Online attendance\, please register here.\n\nPlease register by Friday\, 18 September 2026. \nAbout the Forum\nAgainst 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. \nThe moderated panel discussion will explore three key themes: \nGeopolitical Risk & Marine Insurance: The impact of geopolitical developments on global trade\, operational risk\, sanctions\, marine insurance and P&I\nSpeaker: Tom Williams\, Head of Underwriting – Offshore & Renewables\, North Standard \n  \nThe Future of Shipbuilding: Fleet renewal\, emerging technologies\, alternative propulsion\, digitalisation and investment decisions\nSpeaker: Francesco Giacobone\, Head of Innovation Strategy & Portfolio\, Fincantieri \n  \nPort State Control & Compliance: Lessons from recent Port State Control inspection trends and their implications for safety\, regulatory compliance and operational performance\nSpeaker: Stephen Keenan\, Senior Deputy Director- Head of Inspections & Surveys Department\,  Bahamas Maritime Authority \n  \nSpeaker Bios\nTom Williams – Head of Underwriting\, Offshore & Renewables\, NorthStandard \nTom Williams is Head of Underwriting for Offshore & Renewables at NorthStandard and has extensive experience in marine insurance and P&I underwriting. His work encompasses the complex contractual\, operational and geopolitical risks faced by shipowners and operators\, including risk allocation\, liabilities and insurance cover in an increasingly challenging global operating environment. \nTom has particular expertise in the offshore and renewables sectors and regularly contributes to NorthStandard’s industry guidance on P&I\, offshore contracting and the legal and insurance implications of maritime operations internationally. \nFrancesco Giacobone – Head of Innovation Strategy & Portfolio\, Fincantieri \nFrancesco Giacobone is Head of Innovation Strategy & Portfolio at Fincantieri\, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of technology\, innovation\, and the future of the maritime industry. He holds an MSc in Naval Architecture from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm\, complemented by studies at the University of Michigan\, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano. \nBefore joining Fincantieri\, he was a Senior Manager at Bain & Company\, advising leading industrial\, aerospace\, defense\, and cruise-sector organizations on strategy\, sustainability\, and transformation. Earlier in his career\, he worked at GE Power on large-scale energy infrastructure projects. \nCombining engineering expertise with strategic consulting experience\, Francesco focuses on innovation\, emerging technologies\, and the digital and sustainable transformation of the maritime sector. \nStephen Keenan – Senior Deputy Director – Inspections & Surveys Department\, Bahamas Maritime Authority \nStephen Keenan joined the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) in 2009 and has headed its Inspections & Surveys Department since 2011. His responsibilities include flag State inspections and surveys\, Port State Control performance\, technical and regulatory compliance\, and oversight of Recognised Organisations. \nA marine engineer by background\, Stephen served at sea on a variety of vessel types\, progressing to Chief Engineer Officer\, before moving ashore into ship management as an engineering superintendent and technical manager. His experience includes tankers and offshore vessels. \nStephen holds a Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency and a Higher National Diploma in Engineering. He is a member of the Institute of Marine Engineering\, Science & Technology (IMarEST) and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)\, and is registered with the UK Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer. \nJohn Adams – Chair\, ICS Long-Term Measures Working Group & Senior Advisor to the BSA Board (Moderator) \nJohn Adams has more than 40 years’ experience in international shipping\, including over 30 years with Teekay Shipping\, where he held a range of senior leadership positions\, and subsequently as Managing Director of V.Ships UK. \nJohn served as Chair of the Bahamas Shipowners’ Association from 2015 to 2023 and as a Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). He currently chairs the ICS Long-Term Measures Working Group\, leading industry engagement on measures to achieve international shipping’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. \nIn 2022\, John received the SAFETY4SEA Personality Award in recognition of his contribution to the global maritime industry. He remains Senior Advisor to the BSA Board. \nProgramme\nAll times are shown in Central European Summer Time (CEST\, UTC+2) — local time in Genoa. \n\n\n\nTime (CEST)\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n13:00\nRegistration and Coffee\n\n\n13:15\nWebinar Lobby Open\n\n\n13:30\nOpening Remarks & AGM Report\nCapt. Domenico Rognoni\, Chair\, Bahamas Shipowners Association\n\n\n13:45\nBMA Perspective\nJacqueline Simmons\, Chair\, Bahamas Maritime Authority\nDwain Hutchinson\, MD & CEO\, Bahamas Maritime Authority\n\n\n14:00\nAGM Formalities\nCapt. Domenico Rognoni\, Chair\, Bahamas Shipowners AssociationFinancial Report 2025–2026\nRajesh Dhadwal\, Treasurer\, Bahamas Shipowners Association\n\n\n14:15\nGeopolitical Risk & Marine Insurance\nThe impact of geopolitical developments on trade\, operational risk\, sanctions\, marine insurance and P&I.\nTom Williams\, North Standard\n\n\n14:35\nThe Future of Shipbuilding\nFleet renewal\, emerging technologies\, alternative propulsion\, digitalisation and investment decisions.\nFrancesco Giacobone\, Fincantieri\n\n\n14:55\nPort State Control & Compliance\nLessons from recent PSC inspection trends and their implications for safety\, compliance and operational performance.\nStephen Keenan\, Bahamas Maritime Authority\n\n\n15:15\nPanel Discussion and Q&A\nSpeakers & Shipowner\, BSA Director\n\n\n16:15\nClosing Remarks\nPeter John Goulandris\, Deputy Chair\, Bahamas Maritime Authority\nCapt. Domenico Rognoni\, Bahamas Shipowners Association\n\n\n16:30\nMaritime Industry Forum Close & AGM adjourned\n\n\n16:30–18:30\nDrinks reception\n\n\n\nWe 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. \nContact Us\nShould you require any further information about the event\, please do not hesitate to contact the BSA Secretariat at bsa@bahamasshipownersassociation.com. \nWe will be pleased to assist you with any questions regarding the programme\, registration or attendance.
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LOCATION:Villa Pallavicino delle Peschiere\, Genoa\, Italy
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SUMMARY:The Bahamas Shipowners Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bahamas Shipowners Association’s Annual General Meeting 2026 \n📅 29 January 2026\n📍 Trinity House\, London\n💻 Hybrid format: In-person & via Teams webinar \nThe Chair of the Bahamas Shipowners Association\, Capt. Domenico Rognoni\, is pleased to announce that the BSA Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday\, January 29\, 2026\, at Trinity House in London\, and will be followed by a reception. \nThis year’s AGM will feature the theme “Threats to Shipping”\, addressing the evolving risks and challenges facing the global maritime sector. \nWe are honored to welcome Mr. Thomas A. Kazakos\, newly appointed Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)\, as our keynote speaker. \n📩 BSA members and invited guests are encouraged to attend in person or join remotely via Teams. \nRegister using the registration links below: \nFor Physical attendance\, please register here.\nFor Digital attendance\, please register here. \n  \nBelow\, find the full agenda of the Meeting and the speakers’ profiles: \nAgenda of the BSA Annual General Meeting 2026\n\n\n\n \n\n\n13.15 (UK)\nWebinar Lobby Open\n\n\n\n\n13.30\nOpening Remarks & AGM Report \n\nCapt. Domenico Rognoni\, Chair\, Bahamas Shipowners Association\n\n\n\n\n13.45\nBMA Perspective \n\nJacqueline Simmons\, Chair\, Bahamas Maritime Authority\nDwain Hutchinson\, MD & CEO\, Bahamas Maritime Authority\n\n\n\n\n14.00\nAGM Formalities \n\nCapt. Domenico Rognoni\, Chair\, Bahamas Shipowners Association\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Report 2024-2025 \n\nKenneth Engstrom\, Treasurer\, Bahamas Shipowners Association\n\n\n\n\n14.15\nKeynote Address \n\nThomas Kazakos\, Secretary General\, International Chamber of Shipping\n\n\n\n\n14.45\nCyber Security – Threats to Shipping \n\nViurniel Sanchez\, Senior Director of Cybersecurity\, Carnival Crop\n\n\n\n\n15.15\nMaritime security\, geopolitics\, and the challenges facing the international rule-based order at sea  \n\nProf. Basil Germond\, Chair in International Security\, Lancaster University\n\n\n\n\n15.45\nPanel Discussion and Q&A\n\n\n16.15\nClosing Remarks \n\nPeter John Goulandris\, Deputy Chair\, Bahamas Maritime Authority\nCapt. Domenico Rognoni\, Bahamas Shipowners Association\n\n\n\n\n16.30\nAGM Close\n\n\n\n  \nSpeakers’ Profiles\n Thomas A. Kazakos \nThomas A. Kazakos is the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)\, having previously served as Director General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC)\, the representative National-Member Association of Cyprus at ICS\, since 1995. \nThomas studied at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and a Master‘s Degree in European and International Trade Law (LL.M). Thomas began his professional career at the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation prior to joining the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. Internationally Thomas has represented Cyprus on the board of ICS and the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) in addition to being an Administrative Board member of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). \nViurniel Sanchez \nViurniel Sanchez currently serves as the Sr. Director of Maritime Cyber Safety Engineering at Carnival Corporation\, the world’s largest leisure travel company. Since joining Carnival in 2018\, Viurniel has played a pivotal role as a co-founder of the company’s Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity practice\, helping to establish and mature its foundational capabilities across the global fleet. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of maritime cyber safety initiatives. Prior to his current role\, Viurniel served as both Program Manager and Project Manager\, successfully leading the delivery of multiple global cybersecurity projects. \nBefore assuming his current role at Carnival\, Viurniel spent seven years as a Principal Analyst at NextEra Energy\, the world’s largest utility company. There\, he played a pivotal role in modernizing their energy control center and securing critical infrastructure across the United States. He also served as a Project Coordinator at CompuCom\, a leading provider of Managed IT Services\, and as a Project Manager in the Construction Industry. \nViurniel graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s in science in Electrical Engineering. He also holds Six Sigma and Kanban certifications. He is a lifetime member of the IEEE-HKN and DEI honor societies. In his leisure time\, Viurniel enjoys working on inventions\, riding motorcycles and racing cars at local tracks. \nBasil Germond \n \nBasil Germonasil Germond\, SFHEA\, FRGS\, is Professor of International Security at Lancaster University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society\, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy\, and holds a Visiting Fellowship at the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre. \nHis work focuses primarily on naval and maritime affairs\, maritime security\, and the geopolitics of the maritime domain. \nProfessor Germond holds a PhD in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva. Prior to joining Lancaster University in 2011\, he was a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and a Research Fellow at the University of St Andrews. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2015 and\, in 2022\, to Chair of International Security at Lancaster University. \nHe participated in the consultation process for the drafting of the UK’s 2022 National Strategy for Maritime Security and has repeatedly given evidence to committees of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. \nHis work has been published in a wide range of academic journals\, including Territory\, Politics\, Governance; The Australian Naval Review; Climatic Change; The Geographical Journal; Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences; Marine Policy; Science of the Total Environment; European Foreign Affairs Review; and Global Policy. He is also a frequent contributor to The Conversation.
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LOCATION:Trinity House\, Trinity Square\, London\, United Kingdom\, EC3N 4DH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Bahamas Shipowners Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) if proudly announcing its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024. \nThe AGM 2024\, which is open for members of The Bahamas Shipowners Association only (upon registration) will take place on Thursday\, October 17 2024 between 14:00-16:00 (UK time) at the Trinity House in London. \nThe AGM will also host a keynote address titled “Regulating the reduction of GHG – What are the forces at play and what can shipowners expect?”. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Tianbing Huang\, Deputy Director\, Sub-Division of Protective Measures\, Marine Environment Division\, IMO. \nTo register for The Bahamas Shipowners Association AGM 2024 -via Microsoft Teams or in person- please contact us at: bsa@bahamasshipownersassociation.com. \nWhen: 17 October\, 2024\, 1400-1600 (UK) followed by reception \nWhere: Trinity House\, Trinity Square\, London EC3N 4DH\, United Kingdom or via Microsoft Teams \nKeynote Address: Regulating the reduction of GHG- what are the forces at play and what can shipowners expect?\nBSA aim to take a proactive role representing shipowners in the work establishing regulation on GHG. \nThe process of agreeing on GHG reduction measures has been ongoing at the IMO for several years. Multiple interests are at play and most if not all IMO Members have a stance on the matter. \nThe EU27 already has the ETS\, but will they agree to abolish their system once an IMO scheme is in place? What type of economic measures will the Island States agree to? What role does the Bonn Agreement play? \nThis year’s Keynote address theme is “Regulating the reduction of GHG- what are the forces at play and what can shipowners expect?”. \nKeynote speaker is Mr. Tianbing Huang\, Deputy Director\, Sub-Division of Protective Measures\, Marine Environment Division\, IMO \nAbout Tianbing Huang \n \nMr. Tianbing Huang is currently the Deputy Director\, Sub-Division of Protective Measures in the Marine Environment Division of IMO. \nHe directs and supervises the activities of the Sub-Division which is responsible for the implementation of IMO environmental related Conventions\, including MARPOL\, Ballast Water Management Convention\, Hong Kong Convention and the environmental part of the Polar Code. He assists the Director in co-ordinating the work of the Division in preparing for\, servicing and following up on meetings of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and its subsidiary bodies. \nHe started his career with China Maritime Safety Administration in 1992. He joined IMO in April 2005 as a technical officer at the Biosafety Section of Marine Environment Division. He graduated from Dalian Maritime University in 1992 with a degree in Maritime Administration\, and from the World Maritime University in 1999 with an M.Sc. in Maritime Affairs
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LOCATION:Trinity House\, Trinity Square\, London\, United Kingdom\, EC3N 4DH\, United Kingdom
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