The Nautical Institute is proud to deliver a dedicated Crew Welfare Day as part of the IMPA Singapore 2025 conference programme, spotlighting how procurement decisions can directly influence both wellbeing and safety at sea. This focused programme brings together maritime leaders and welfare experts to explore the human factors behind safe operations - from mental health and fatigue to the strategic sourcing of services that protect and support crews.

With safety and crew wellbeing as core themes, the event aims to highlight how procurement can be a proactive tool in reducing risk, enhancing resilience, and embedding care into everyday maritime practice

Crew Welfare Day Procurement as a Catalyst for Safer, Healthier Maritime Operations

As the maritime industry continues to evolve, the wellbeing of seafarers must remain at the heart of operational strategy. This Crew Welfare Day, presented by TheNautical Institute at IMPA Singapore 2025, explores how procurement can serve as a powerful catalyst for safer, healthier maritime operations.

Agenda

09:30 – 10:00| Registration & Welcome Coffee

10:00 –10:15 | Opening Remarks

· Somiyeh Djavanroodi, The Nautical Institute

10:15 – 11:30 | Session one: Human Factors and Wellbeing at Sea

This session explores the mental health challenges faced by seafarers, the impact of fatigue on crew welfare, and how procurement can support wellbeing through services like mental health care, nutritious food, and rest facilities.

· Prof Capt. Frederick, Mission to Seafarers

· Capt. Akee Sharma, Sailors Cart

· Harmita Singh, Blu Maritime

11:30 –12:00 | Coffee/networking break

12:00 – 13:15| Session Two: Mental Health, resilience, and the procurement connection

This panel discussion explores how procurement can actively shape a culture of care and resilience at sea. Speakers will share insights on linking procurement decisions to mental health support, crew wellbeing, and long-term resilience across maritime operations.

· Steve Jones

· Karen Ibanez, Mental Health Support Services

· Arjay Ravindran, MCTC

· Ben Bailey, Mission to Seafarers

13:00 –14:45 | Lunch/networking break

14:00 – 15:30| Session three: Integrating Wellbeing and Safety into Procurement Strategy

Examining how procurement can be intentionally designed to support crew and their safety.Topics include digital tools for monitoring welfare, wellbeing-first contracts, and how procurement can be leveraged to create healthier maritime operations.

· Marquita Celestine, The NauticalInstitute

· Christopher Saunders, RightShip

· Capt. Akshat Arora UK P&I clubs

15:30 - 16:00 | Closing Remarks

· Dr. Somiyeh Djavanroodi, The Nautical Institute