Bluewater IASST
IASST 2026 International Seminar

86th IASST Seminar Registration

28th April 2026 08:30 – 18:00
Motorworld Mallorca | Palma de Mallorca
Ticket price €100 and includes full access, breakfast, lunch, and networking drinks .

The information you provide in this form is collected solely for the purpose of organising and managing your attendance at the 86th IASST Seminar. Your details will be used to confirm your registration, communicate event information, and ensure any special requirements are met on the day.

Programme

“The Anatomy of an Accident” — Improving preparedness, response, and safety culture across the maritime sector

Time Session
09:00 – 09:05 Bluewater Director John Wyborn – Welcome by Moderator Introduction to “The Anatomy of an Accident”
09:05 – 09:15 IASST Chair Samantha Montes Opening Address Introduction to IASST
09:20 – 10:20 Keynote Address by Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton - UK chief fire officer , psychologist and writer Psychological resilience, decision-making under pressure, and leadership during emergencies
10:25 – 10:40 David O’Neil - Battery systems design engineer Lithium-ion battery safety: preventing thermal runaway and latest technological developments
10:40 – 11:10 Coffee Break
11:10 – 11:35 MCA Latest update on the rapidly evolving landscape of maritime education and regulation, unlimited yacht CoCs
11:40 – 12:00 IAMI Examination board - Mark Stagg Advancements and challenges in maritime training and professional standards
12:05 – 12:45 CHIRP MARITIME - Paul Shepherd/ Adam Parnell Lessons learned from incident reporting and improving safety culture at sea
12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:45 Professor Mike Tipton MBE Physiological and psychological responses to extreme environments and the selection, preparation and protection of those who enter them
14:45 – 15:30 Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz - Wibbo Hofman Safety of yachts operating in polar regions
15:30 – 16:30 Panel Discussion
16:30 – 17:00 Closing Remarks / Final Discussion
17:00 – 18:00 Networking Drinks

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Terms and Conditions – IASST Seminar 2026

1. Event Cancellation or Postponement
The event organisers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the Seminar due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, safety concerns, or any other factors beyond their control. In such cases, a refund will be issued for the Seminar registration fee only.


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