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Cruise networking afternoon in collaboration with Seatrade Cruise - RINA.org
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Cruise networking afternoon in collaboration with Seatrade Cruise

Join us for an exclusive afternoon

25 Jun 2026
Harbour Hotel Southampton, 5, Maritime Walk, Room: The Needles - Southampton (United Kingdom)

Would you like to learn more about RINA’s strategic direction in the cruise industry and our growing presence in Northern Europe? Join our Cruise networking afternoon. 

Programme

2:30 – 3:00 pm Welcome coffee

3:00 – 3:15 pm Welcome address

  • Giosuè Vezzuto, Marine Executive Vice President 
  • Pino Spadafora, Marine Market Development Vice President
  • Fiorenzo Spadoni, North Europe Marine Vice President

3:15 – 3:20 pm Institutional welcome message

  • Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen (video)

3:20 – 4:00 pm Cruise market outlook & perspectives

  • Exploring the evolution of ship design, retrofit dynamics and the opportunities shaping the industry’s future with Maria Garbarini, Head of Passenger Ships Excellence Centre 
  • Michele Landro, North America Passenger Ships Business Development Director 
  • Shaun White, UK Marine Engineering Director
  • Andreas Ullrich, Global Market Director Passenger Ships and Ferries

4:00 – 4:40 pm RINA integrated capabilities spotlight: 

  • Shaun White, UK, Regional Director, Foreship part of RINA 
  • Chris Bull, London Open Innovation Hub Senior Director 

Lars Riisberg, Marine Digital Solutions Executive Director

  • 4:40 – 5:30 pm Interactive discussion 

Future of cruise operations

  • 5:30 – 6:30 pm Closing remarks & Cocktail

We look forward to welcoming you in Southampton.

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