Pratik Bijlani
The maritime world is setting its sights on India’s capital as the ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026 prepares to unfold at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport. Organised by Marex Media with ATPI as Title Sponsor, the one-day summit promises to be a defining moment for the industry, bringing together over 200 global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to deliberate on the future of seafaring and maritime workforce development.
With the theme “Making Seafarers FUTURE-Ready”, the summit will feature four dynamic panel dialogues:
- Are Seafarers Future Ready?
- Perspectives of Ship Owners and Managers: Expectations from Today’s Seafarers
- Fostering a Culture of Wellbeing in the Maritime Sector
- Maritime Careers from Classroom to Ship & Beyond
The discussions will spotlight pressing issues such as workforce retention, advanced training methodologies, safety frameworks, sustainability initiatives, and the growing influence of technology and digitalisation in crew operations. Against the backdrop of automation and decarbonisation pressures, the summit aims to align vision with action, ensuring that maritime human capital remains at the forefront of industry transformation.
The event will also feature keynote addresses, strategic presentations, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge products and services in crewing and training.
The day will culminate with the Kashti Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, resilience, and innovation across the maritime ecosystem. These awards will honour individuals and organisations whose contributions have strengthened crewing, training, and industry advancement, while inspiring the next generation to embrace maritime careers with pride and purpose.
Anchored in Delhi, the summit reaffirms the industry’s collective commitment to safety, sustainability, and people—positioning India as a vital hub in the global shipping dialogue and reinforcing maritime’s role in powering world trade.
Marex Media