Isle of Man Conference 2026

SAVE THE DATE – 24th July 2026

We hope you enjoyed the Isle of Man Conference 2024

July 19th at the Comis Hotel we hosted the inaugural Isle of Man Maritime Conference. This significant event marked a milestone for Isle of Man Maritime as we welcomed industry leaders to the island to explore crucial topics including ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and crew welfare.

We were honoured to host esteemed experts and influencers who will share their insights on current issues and emerging trends in the maritime sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on pivotal subjects such as artificial intelligence, addressing the challenges and envisioning the future of maritime in a digital era.

For further information, please contact our team at info@maritime.im

Open Remarks

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor – lieutenant General, Sir John Lorimer KCB DSO MBE

Master of Ceremonies and your Host: Dick Welsh MBE

Panels for the day:

Panel 1: ESG 

Moderator: Steven Jones

– Marius Suteu – EYESEA

– Gina Panayiotou – World ESG Forum

– Stephanie Hatton – Zurich

Panel 2: Crew Welfare, Safety and Training

Moderator Jo Drysdale

   – Paul Naranjo-Shepherd – CHIRP

   – Simon Grainge – ISWAN

   – Steven Jones – Seafarers Happiness Index

   – Shelly Walker – BSM

   – Cameron Mitchell – Isle of Man Ship Registry

Panel 3: Diversity & Inclusion

Moderator: Capt. Lee Clarke-Vorster

– Deborah Layde – The Seafarers’ Charity

– Gustavo Aguilar-Miranda – I EXIST TOO

– Dr. Rachel Glynn-Williams – Seaways Psychology services.

– Monica Kohli – WISTA UK

Keynotes:

Chris Stirling-Rooke MBE – Maritime UK

Jason Bissell – Digital Isle of Man Board Member

Bruce McGregor (PHD) – Head of New Business (IoM & Global) PDMS

Martyn Perkins – Chairman, Douglas Lifeboat Station No.1