Tristar Group will host its 4th annual ‘Safety at Sea’ conference in Dubai on November 22 2022, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

 

The event will be attended by senior government officials, prominent leaders of the regional maritime industry, and representatives from numerous maritime organizations, in addition to seafarers.

 

The conference launched by the Maritime Logistics division of Tristar will continue to draw industry and global attention to the importance of the well-being of workers at sea such as their physical and mental health.

 

The inaugural conference was held in Dubai on November 10, 2019, and was attended by more than 150 decision-makers and senior officials from the maritime industry and watched remotely by over 500 seafarers.

 

Scheduled to be held from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM (GST), the conference will be broadcast live to crewing centres in Mumbai, India and in Manila, Philippines, and will also be available online thereafter.

 

“Safety at Sea” will give seafarers a platform to highlight the challenges that come their way and be vocal about the support they need. This includes the best medical care, maritime education, and training to enhance their professional capabilities, as well as identifying and removing physical and social obstacles through effective cooperation between the public and private sectors. This also promotes the idea of empowering ‘Our Blue Army’, which aims to enhance the impact of qualified seafarers in the industry and to inspire younger generations.

 

Eugene Mayne, Founder and CEO of Tristar Group, emphasized: “Seafarers are the backbone of the maritime industry as they connect the world via the sea. They leave their families to go to sea for extended periods, and face work life-balance issues due to limited social interaction and loneliness.”

 

“We are in the fourth year of organizing our ‘Safety at Sea’ conference and it is our endeavour to continue hosting this event annually to bring all stakeholders together for the ultimate benefit of our sea-going colleagues to convey a message of oneness with them at all levels as they are the silent heroes who continue to keep custody of our assets and deliver goods and services across the oceans for the global community and under difficult and trying conditions,” Mayne added.

 

Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, added: “Seafarers are considered frontline workers in the maritime sector, and are one of the pillars of the industry that constitutes an added economic value to the Gross National Product. The Ministry has made significant achievements in protecting and supporting seafarers. We have signed an agreement with the International Federation of Transport Workers to enhance cooperation in terms of supporting seafarers.” -TradeArabia News Service