Three leading figures in the global maritime industry will participate in the seventh annual Tristar Safety at Sea conference, scheduled for November 10 in Dubai.
Grahaeme Henderson from Together in Safety will deliver the Keynote Address. The conference facilitates direct dialogue among senior executives, seafarers, and shore-based staff to support their physical and mental well-being. The main goal is to prevent fatalities, serious injuries, environmental damage, and costly asset losses.
Henderson, with a 40-year career at Shell, is the founder and chair of Together in Safety, an industry consortium aimed at enhancing global shipping safety performance. This includes major shipping groups, companies, insurers, and classification societies. He received an OBE in 2020 for Services to International Shipping and became a Royal Academy of Engineers fellow in 2022.
“The Tristar Safety at Sea Conference is a pivotal event in the global shipping calendar, uniquely gathering senior leaders and seafarers to create practical solutions for improving safety in world shipping while boosting business efficiency,” said Henderson.
Graham Westgarth, director of V Group.
Graham Westgarth of V Group will commence the session on Incident Prevention. As a director, former chairman, and CEO of V Group, Westgarth brings extensive maritime experience. He joined the V Group Board in 2018 after executive roles at GasLog, Teekay, and Maersk UK, and served as chairman of INTERTANKO and president of the UK Chamber of Shipping. He is a master mariner with over 50 years in the industry.
Waddah Ghanem Al Hashmi, director for Logistics and Marine Assurance at ENOC.
Waddah Ghanem Al Hashmi of ENOC will lead the Leadership session. He is the senior director for Logistics and Marine Assurance at ENOC, vice-chair of the Oil Companies International Marine Forum, and a board member of the Emirates Shipping Association. ENOC operates across the complete energy sector value chain.
Sessions, including panel discussions, will be livestreamed to seafaring nations like the Philippines and India, accessible to crew members aboard vessels.
