Welcome to the IASST Meeting & Seminar in the Faroe Islands!

This year, we invite you to take your place among safety professionals and maritime leaders from around the world — to share ideas, challenge old habits, and inspire better ways to keep people safe at sea.

Over three days, we’ll combine the IASST member meeting, a seminar focused on maritime safety, leadership, and safety culture, and a chance to experience the wild beauty and strong seafaring traditions of the Faroe Islands.

Come for the networking and knowledge — stay for the fresh air, new perspectives, and maybe even a bit of Faroese adventure.

• Learn how to build a stronger safety culture — from real stories and proven methods
• Connect and share ideas with a global maritime safety network
• Discover practical ways to support crew wellbeing and resilience
• Explore the Faroe Islands’ proud seafaring heritage and breathtaking nature
• Return home with inspiration, tools, and new professional contacts

We look forward to welcoming you!

IASST Conference Program Overview

Thursday 11 September – Educational Field Trip & IASST Internal Meetings

For IASST members only
Location: Sjónám, Klaksvík

• 08:00 Departure from Hotel Hilton
• 09:00 Visit to the Maritime College and Course Center Sjónám
• 10.00 IASST Member Meeting at Sjónám
• 11.30 Lunch in Klaksvík
• 12.30 Visits to selected maritime and marine businesses in Klaksvík and Eysturoy
• 17:00 Return to Hotel Hilton
• 18.30 Dinner at Hotel Hafnia

Friday 12 September – Public Seminar

Title: Maritime Leadership: Boosting Safety Culture and Wellbeing Onboard
Key Themes: Safety culture, wellbeing, operational and psychological safety

• 08:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
• 08:15 Presentations on Safety and Leadership
• 11:00 Workshop on Maritime Safety
• 12:00 Lunch at Hotel Hilton
• 12:45 Workshop continues
• 14:00 Presentations on Safety, Wellbeing, and related topics
• 16:00 Closing of Seminar
• 18:00 Dinner at Hotel Hilton

Confirmed Speakers:

• Lívar Nysted, Adventurer and artist: Safety Learnings from Ocean Rowing
• Ivan Doulgerof & Frank Lamberg Nielsen (Psychologists): Workshop on Operational Safety
• Dr. Annbjørg Abrahamsen, PhD: The Health Impacts of Seafaring
• Johannis Miðskarð, PhD, Menning.info: Safty culture and leadership 
• Hans Erik Jacobsen, Helicopter Captain: Rescue Operations and Safety Considerations
• Poul Jákup Thomsen: Thriving or Just Surviving? Rethinking Wellbeing at Sea

Saturday 13 September – Guided Sightseeing Tour

• 08:00 Departure from Hotel Hilton
• 08:15 Sailing Trip with Westward Ho (booked)
• 12:00 Lunch in Tórshavn
• 13:00 Sightseeing in Tórshavn: Cultural and Art Museums
• 16:30 Return to Hotel Hilton
• 18:30 Farewell Dinner at a Restaurant in Tórshavn