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
Practical information
You will find our pre-booked accommodation options at favorable prices for all our anticipated conference participants. We advise that you book this accommodation when registering for the conference.
Airport shuttle to and from the airport is included. If you would like to rent a car, please contact us at
mice@greengate.fo or call +298 350520
You are more than welcome to bring an accompanying person with you to the Faroe Islands. Just put the name in the comment, when booking the room and specify accompanying person.
- If you want different arrival or departure days than those listed, please contact: mice@greengate.fo or call +298 350520
- Flights are not prebooked but we can assist with the flight arrangements at the best prices.
- For assistance with regard to flight or other please contact: mice@greengate.fo or call +298 350520
B&B or Summerhouse/Apartment
If you wish to stay at a B&B or in a summerhouse/apartment in Tórshavn, please contact: mice@greengate.fo or call +298 350520