Renowned maritime leader to headline LISW25 charity event
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.
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.
“I am absolutely honoured to speak at the maritime charities’ session at London International Shipping Week,” said Capt. Szymanski.
“As many of you know, I have deep respect for any organisation which dedicates itself to the welfare of seafarers in need; I can be assured that these people will not be ignored thanks to the efforts of the MNWB and all the hard-working people behind the scenes.”
With more than four decades of experience at sea and ashore, Capt. Szymanski has been a tireless advocate for the welfare and interests of seafarers worldwide.
His leadership on campaigns such as Save Our Seafarers and the Martha Project – addressing seafarer fatigue – has made him a leading voice for safety, welfare, and positive change across the maritime sector. He is also chairman of Seafarers Hospital Society – one of the UK’s oldest maritime charities which is a member of MNWB.
He will be joined on stage by internationally recognised mariner Capt. Sir Ian McNaught, who is hosting the event.
President of the MNWB, Capt. McNaught 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.
He will be discussing how the charities help deliver the lifeblood of our sector with the four panellists: Caroline Jupe - CEO of IMRF; Stuart Rivers - CEO of MNWB; Nikos Marmatsouris - Shipping Adviser of Project Connect; and Laurence Brady - Founder and Director of Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation.
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.
The session, which is free, will take place at Norton Rose Fulbright office; The Design Lab on the ground floor on Monday, September 15th.
Refreshments will be served on arrival from 9.30am. The panel discussion will run from 10am to 11am, with time for networking afterwards.
Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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