Renowned maritime leader, Captain Kuba Szymanski, has been unveiled as the headline speaker for a highly-anticipated charity event at London International Shipping Week (LISW25).
The Secretary General of InterManager, the international trade association for the ship and crew management sector, will deliver the keynote address at Serving a Purpose – the vital role of maritime charities for the shipping industry.
With more than four decades of experience at sea and ashore, Captain Szymanski has been a tireless advocate for the welfare and interests of seafarers worldwide.
This must-attend event will see this year’s four chosen LISW25 charity partners - The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB), Project Connect and the Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation - take to the stage for a powerful panel discussion that explores their vital role in keeping the shipping industry moving.
The four panellists comprise:
- Stuart Rivers - CEO of MNWB
- Laurence Brady - Founder and Director of Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation
- Caroline Jupe - CEO of IMRF
- Nikos Marmatsouris - Shipping Adviser at Project Connect
The session, which is free, will be hosted by internationally-recognised mariner Captain Sir Ian McNaught.
Captain McNaught, who is President of the MNWB, was captain of ships for Cunard and Seabourn including being the last captain of the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) before the ship was retired.
He served as Deputy Master of Trinity House and Chief Executive of the Lighthouse Board, guiding its charitable work and overseeing maritime safety as a General Lighthouse Authority.
Refreshments will be served on arrival from 9.30am. The panel discussion will run from 10am to 11am, with time for networking afterwards.
The session will take place at Norton Rose Fulbright office; The Design Lab on the ground floor.
Tickets are expected to go quickly so book yours today to avoid missing out.
These charities are supporting the heart of the global maritime community, operating behind the scenes, building and protecting the future of maritime for everyone, as well as saving lives and upholding the welfare of those dedicated to the sea.
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