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Captain Prestigiacomo is an accomplished master mariner with 25+ years of demonstrated leadership experience obtained across the maritime industry. Well-rounded seagoing expertise encompasses passenger vessels, including cruise line ships, large crude oil carriers, ro-ro vessels, and chemical tankers. Forward-thinking professional with the hands-on knowledge required to lead vessel operations see while creating opportunities to further align with the bigger picture. Highly skilled in building and leading successful team that meet the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Offers a proven ability to innovate and deliver results in the most cost-effective and transformative manner. Today he is the Business Development Manager | Head of Maritime Academy, Region Americas.

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Mr. Madan Client Director Principal Surveyor, Lead Auditor . Customer Service Manager for Major Cruise Companies. Responsible for managing core team of experienced passenger ship surveyors and auditors for effective and efficient operations. Responsible for providing customer service to local cruise companies including: - Worldwide PSSC coordination - Training, coaching activity monitoring & MIPs of direct reports - Customer & business development- Coordinating, scheduling and carrying out PSSC Renewal Surveys, Dry dockings and Security, Safety and Quality Management system seamless audits for companies' offices and onboard ships. Coordinate and manage special projects for cruise vessels. Appointed Deputy Area Manager. Appointed monitor for SIO and ISM.

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Ms. Myburn is currently a  Manager responsible for the development of certifications related to infection prevention; orthopedics and palliative care.

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Mr. Simon Mockler, Head of Section Maritime Advisory Americas - He has a Master of Engineering (Hons) Ship Science with Naval Architecture, University of Southampton. Joined DNV in 2011 and has worked in consulting roles across multiple industry segments specializing in safety & risk management.

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Ms. Love is the Vice President of Medical Operations at VIKAND. Prior to this role, she was employed by Holland America Cruise Line as part of their onboard medical team and later as their Director of Fleet Medical Operations. Holly is a registered nurse who has also spent several years working in leadership and customer service management positions in the air ambulance industry. The totality of her wide-reaching experience has shaped her to be the professional she is today.

VIKAND is the leading provider of medical management and consulting services to the cruise Industry. The VIKAND team has extensive experience in the medical field as well as in the marine industry. The flexible medical services are tailored to the clients’ unique requirements and range from full management of medical facilities to individual consulting and service modules. For more information contact please visit our website www.vikand.com

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Mr. Aasen is leading the Global Technical Solutions team for the Royal Caribbean Group supporting all brands. This entails all Marine technical and accommodation/refurbishment aspects. Anders started his shipping career sailing the high seas as Electrical Engineer in 1990 and has since then worked in increasingly senior electrical and technical roles within several brands of the Royal Caribbean Group. Prior roles with Royal Caribbean also includes AVP and Director of Technical Services, as well as various Electrical management positions. He was also working in their newbuild department for 7 years.

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Ms. Shannon-Fuller is a maritime professional with more than a decade of experience in the industry, Myra is passionate about fostering relationships and building connections through communications. Myra joined DNV in 2012 and in her current capacity, supports DNV Region Americas Maritime in achieving it’s strategic and tactical goals by developing and implementing integrated communications strategies and plans through outreach and industry engagement. Myra is a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a BSc in International Maritime Business.