

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference – Athens 25 June 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Register now for the 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference – Athens 25 June 2026 - One week left
 
“Crewing 5.0: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Efficiency and Human Reliability”

https://cyprusshippingevents.com/4th-csn-mediterranean-crewing-conference/
 

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, 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 is uploaded and will updated in the following website:
4th CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference
 
 
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 Inc.
 
 
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: Capt. Iro Gidakou, Fleet Operations Manager, Maran Gas

Panellists

Fotini Sifoniou, Crew Manager - Swiss Marine Inc.
Martina Meinders, Managing Director – Marin Shipmanagement
Capt. 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palaio-faliro/4th-mediterranean-crewing-conference-athens-25-june-2026/200030271846144
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness, nonprofit, mental-health, charities, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palaio Faliro
- **state**: GR
- **country**: Greece
- **location**: Ble Pavillon
- **lat**: 37.905265764125
- **long**: 23.716662426603
- **full address**: Ble Pavillon, 174 55, Leof. Posidonos 70, Alimos 174 55, Греция, Palaio Faliro, Greece

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Athens 25 June 2026 being held?
  - **A:** 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Athens 25 June 2026 takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Ble Pavillon, 174 55, Leof. Posidonos 70, Alimos 174 55, Греция, Palaio Faliro, Greece.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Athens 25 June 2026?
  - **A:** 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Athens 25 June 2026 is organized by Adonis Violaris.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Athens 25 June 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palaio Faliro, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 4th Mediterranean Crewing Conference - Athens 25 June 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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