After four years away, Posidonia returned in 2022 and saw more people walk through its doors than any of its previous editions. Those that wound their way through hall 2 to join our Wednesday seminar, were treated to presentations and an impassioned debate around a core theme: people.

From discussions on the current recruitment landscape, ruminations on what needs to be done to attract and upskill the talent we need to keep our vessels moving tomorrow and be fit as we transition into a future of new technology and fuels, and ways of evidencing excellence in frameworks such as ESG, through to discussions on how to ensure that however we proceed, we do so in a way that is equitable and just for the people that power world trade – our seafarers.

It is clear from that intro alone, there was a lot to unpack over the session, so it was no surprise that it sparked lively debate and saw conversations continue over post-event coffee. You can read a roundup of some key talking points covered in the seminar below.