Safety at Sea, Tristar’s annual forum dedicated to seafarer well-being, was held in Dubai on 9 November 2026.
The forum brought together more than 180 in-person participants from the UAE and around the world, alongside seafarers who joined live from aboard their vessels and from shore-leave gatherings in the Philippines and India.
Through its unique and inclusive format, the forum enabled seafarers to engage directly with regulators, shipowners, charterers, insurers, shipping associations and other key industry stakeholders, fostering meaningful dialogue on the challenges they face and reinforcing the industry’s shared responsibility in safeguarding their wellbeing.
Safety at Sea is a flagship event on Tristar’s annual calendar, now into its eighth year.
Eugene Mayne, Group Chief Executive, Tristar Group said: “Seafarers are at the center of our maritime business. Since our entry into the sector in 2016, we have had the privilege of working with highly skilled and dedicated seafarers whose contributions to the growth of our business have been invaluable. They are the unsung heroes of global trade, and through Safety at Sea, we wanted to give them a platform where their voices could be heard, and their concerns translated into meaningful action.”
The forum was opened by special guest Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Economic Zones, DP World, who stressed the importance of seafarers speaking…
