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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

Event moderator: Ms. Frances Musson, Seatrade Cruise

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)

3:10 – 3.20 pm UK Chamber of Shipping Institutional address

  • Peter Aylott, Director of Policy

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 
  • 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 
  • Martin Thomsen, Marine Digital Solutions Manager

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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