“Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability”

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Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 09:00-15:00
Venue: Ble Pavilion

The 4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference, titled “Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability”, will take place on 25 June 2026 at the Ble Pavilion in Athens. Under the theme “Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability,” the 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference brings together maritime industry leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of crewing and ship operations.

The conference is placed under the auspices of WISTA Hellas and supported by the Propeller Club, HELMEPA, WIMA, Mediterranean Maritime Academy, Port Captains Club, the Hellenic Maritime Purchasing Club and AMMITEC.

Attendance is free of charge for all members of the supporting organisations. However, attendees are encouraged to contribute to the charity foundation supported by the conference, with the option to donate indicated during registration.

Join us in Athens to connect with industry pioneers, share knowledge, and contribute to a safer, more connected, and innovative maritime industry dedicated to empowering its most valuable asset — the seafarers.

This is going to be the fourth event of CSN for Crewing in Athens for three concecutive years  and we would like to invite you to support the conference. There are still available sponsorships and some panellists slots and those interested please contact us at csn@cyprusshippingnews.com.

The attendance of the conference is free for all employees of shipping and shipping related organisations of the supporting associations of the conference in Greece, but we welcome anyone who wants to contribute to the charity foundation by indicating it at the registration.

The programme of the Conference is uploaded and will updated in the following website:

AGENDA

09:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee 

09:30 Note from the organisers 

• Adonis Violaris, Managing Director – CSN 

09:35 Welcome from the chairman of the conference 

• Marko Saul, Chief Executive Office & Co-Founder – Crewpoint Travel

09:40 Welcome Address: Championing Diversity, Inclusion, and the Role of Female Seafarers

• Katerina Monogiou, Member of Parliament for Cyclades, New Democracy

09:50 Keynote Address: Regulatory Compliance and Human Reality: Safeguarding Seafarers in the Digital Transition

• Douwe van der Meulen, Policy Advisor, Social Affairs and Maritime Security – ECSA

Session 1: Talent Sourcing & The Realities of Deployment

10:00 End of the Tradeoff: How AI Finally Bridges Crew Travel’s Oldest Divide

• Marko Saul, Chief Executive Office & Co-Founder – Crewpoint Travel

10:15  Sourcing and Training of Crew: The Cruise Industry Perspective

• Chrysanthos Chrysanthou, VP Technical – Celestyal Cruises

10:30 Panel discussion: Technology in the Driver’s Seat: Rethinking the Last Mile of Crew Change

Moderator: Toomas Koost, Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder – Crewpoint Travel

Panellists: 

• Dmitry Gladkov, Global Sales Director – EMA Marine
• Panos Anagnostopoulos, Business Development Executive – Marine Tours
• Sanja Markoc Jazavac, Director – Orca Crew Services Croatia
• Douwe van der Meulen, Policy Advisor, Social Affairs and Maritime Security – ECSA
• Chrysanthos Chrysanthou, VP Technical – Celestyal Cruises

Session 2: The Human Core – From Mental Health to High Performance and The AI Impact on the Human Element 

11:25 Beyond Wellness: Engineering Actionable Mental Health Systems Onboard

• Yiannis Michael, CEO & Founder – Repaint Your Life Holistic Mental Health Centres

11:40 Beyond Fit for Duty: The Future of Crew Health empowered by data and AI. 

• Dr. Laura Benzonana, Chief Operating Officer & Global Ambassador – Health4Crew

12:00 Coffee break sponsored by Swiss Marine

Session 3: The Regulatory Landscape & The Human Core

12:30 The Regulatory Shield – RightShip’s RISQ & Crew Welfare Self-Assessment

• Martina Meinders, Managing Director – Marin Shipmanagement

12:45 The Cost of Health & P&I Crew Claims

• Fotini Sifoniou, Crew Manager – Swiss Marine Inc.

13:00 Panel discussion: Mental Health, Crew Welfare, and Wellbeing

Moderator: Iro Gidakou, Fleet Operations Manager, Maran Gas

Panellists:

• Fotini Sifoniou, Crew Manager – Swiss Marine Inc.
• Martina Meinders, Managing Director – Marin Shipmanagement
• Vasileios Leousis, Crew Manager – Oceangold Tankers
• Yiannis Michael, CEO & Founder – Repaint Your Life Holistic Mental Health Centres
• Dr. Laura Benzonana, Chief Operating Officer & Global Ambassador – Health4Crew

13:50 Closing remarks from the chairman of the conference

• Marko Saul, Chief Executive Office & Co-Founder – Crewpoint Travel

13:55 Charity Ceremony 

• Stella Violari, Editor – CSN 
• Daniil Zoulovits, CEO – DALOMAR Shipping
• Rena Vegkou, President – ARGO Peramatos

14:10 Thank you from the organisers 

• Adonis Violaris, Managing Director – CSN 

14:15 Lunch sponsored by EMA Marine

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Looking forward to a very successful event in Athens.