DNV Cruise Seminar 2026
Join the DNV Cruise Seminar in Southampton on 12th March
We are delighted to invite you to our annual DNV Cruise Seminar, taking place on 12 March 2026 at the Harbour Hotel in Southampton, UK.
This year’s seminar will bring together DNV experts and leading industry figures to discuss the latest developments shaping the cruise sector – from regulatory updates and decarbonization strategies to emerging technologies and the role of artificial intelligence.
Through presentations and panel discussions, we’ll explore how the cruise sector can navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, accelerate its decarbonization journey, and harness digital innovations to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the fleet.
Register below to secure your place!
Agenda
12:00 - 13:30 | Registration + buffet lunch
13:30 | Welcome Remarks
Alberto Manfredini, DNV Maritime
13:40 | Cruise Outlook 2026
Robert Galinski, DNV Maritime
14:10 | Regulatory Update for Cruise
Tore Longva, DNV Maritime
14:40 | Panel: Navigating Regulatory Compliance
- Anna Ziou, Carnival Corporation
- Frederick Kenney, CLIA
- Nicole Langosch-Thormann, Hurtigruten Expeditions
- Sam Yarrow-Wright, Royal Caribbean Group
15:40 | Coffee Break
16:00 | Cruise Decarbonization Update
Jason Stefanatos, DNV Maritime
16:30 | Panel: Cruise Efficiency & Alternative Technologies
- Stefano Aiello, MSC Cruise
- Andrea Cotta, Norwegian Cruise Lines
- Charles Haskell, Carnival Corporation
- Simon Zielonka, Disney Cruise
17:30 | Artificial Intelligence in Cruise
Jarle Blomhoff, DNV Maritime
17:50 | Closing Remarks
Tony Linden, DNV Maritime
18:00 onwards | Networking Drinks & Buffet
Accommodation and car parking
Car parking is available at the hotel. And if you plan to stay overnight in Southampton, we have arranged a special guest rate with Harbour Hotel:
Standard Double | Sole Occupancy with Continental Breakfast
Rate: £175 per night (£187 per night for double occupancy)
Block Code: DNVU011025
To book, please contact central reservations on 02387 103 456 (Option 1) and quote the block code to access the special rate.
Please book by 29 January 2026 to secure your room at the special rate.