ABOUT US
YES Forum is the platform of open dialogue in the Greek Shipping and Sea Tourism Industries among principals, executives and school & university students, recent graduates and young executives that takes place under the auspices of the Ministries of Shipping, Education, Tourism, the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and the majority of the Greek Universities.
OUR TEAM
KEY FACTORS FOR YES FORUM’S ESTABLISHMENT
Create the next generation of Shipping
Brain Drain
Passing on Shipping History
Empowering Volunteerism
Naftosyni
THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
*Since 2014
OUR LATEST NEWS
🇳🇴 Norway takes the stage at the YES to Shipping Forum!
Join Posidonia 2026 for an inspiring international panel featuring Brigit Liodden, Founder of TOOL, as we celebrate 10 years of empowering young voices in shipping.
📍 Metropolitan Expo, Athens
📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
#YESForum #Posidonia2026 #shipping #maritime #YouthInShipping Norway OceanInnovation
As part of the YES to Shipping Forum International Panel at Posidonia 2026, Rear Admiral Joel Whitehead will explore how young people can engage with the global shipping industry through international cooperation, maritime innovation, and leadership development. 🌍⚓️
From the strategic importance of shipping in global trade to the evolving role of youth in shaping resilient and sustainable maritime networks, this discussion will highlight the opportunities and challenges facing the next generation of maritime professionals.
Join the international dialogue connecting policy, industry, and youth at the world’s leading shipping exhibition.
🇲🇹 Malta joins the international dialogue at the YES to Shipping Forum during Youth Day at Posidonia 2026.
We are delighted to welcome Anne Marie Busuttil, Chief Operating Officer of the International Safety Training College, who will share valuable insights on maritime safety, professional development, and the opportunities shaping the next generation of shipping professionals.
Together, we celebrate 10 years of empowering youth through global maritime dialogue. #yestoshipping #Posidonia2026 #malta #YouthInShipping #MaritimeLeadership
🇫🇷 France joins the global maritime conversation at the YES to Shipping Forum during Youth Day at Posidonia 2026.
We are honored to welcome Gersende Le Dimna, Head of International Relations and Academic Partnerships at ENSM, who will share insights on maritime education, international cooperation, and the future pathways for young professionals in shipping.
Celebrating 10 years of connecting youth, academia, and the global shipping industry through international dialogue. #yestoshipping #Posidonia2026 #france #YouthInShipping #MaritimeEducation
🇲🇹 Malta joins the international dialogue at the YES to Shipping Forum during Youth Day at Posidonia 2026.
We are delighted to welcome Anne Marie Busuttil, Chief Operating Officer of the International Safety Training College, who will share valuable insights on maritime safety, professional development, and the opportunities shaping the next generation of shipping professionals.
Together, we celebrate 10 years of empowering youth through global maritime dialogue. #yestoshipping #Posidonia2026 #malta #YouthInShipping #MaritimeLeadership
🌍 From Ethiopia to the global maritime stage.
We are honoured to welcome Frans Joubert, CEO of YCF Group / EMA Marine / EMTI, to the International Panel of the YES to Shipping Forum at Posidonia 2026.
With extensive international experience in maritime education and industry development, he will share valuable insights on empowering the next generation and strengthening youth opportunities in shipping across emerging markets.
📍 Youth Day at Posidonia
📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
📌 Metropolitan Expo, Athens
#yestoshipping #Posidonia2026 #YouthDay #shipping #maritime MaritimeIndustry GlobalShipping YouthInShipping Ethiopia Leadership FutureOfShipping
Join us at the YES to Shipping Forum during Posidonia 2026 as Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Founder of Maritime SheEO, shares valuable insights on youth opportunities in the shipping industry, empowering the next generation to navigate careers, innovation, and leadership in the global maritime sector. 🌍⚓🇮🇳
#yestoshipping #Posidonia2026 #YouthInShipping #MaritimeLeadership #shippingindustry MaritimeCareers WomenInShipping GlobalShipping YouthEmpowerment
Meet Alessandro Tei, Associate Professor at the University of Genoa, who will join the YES to Shipping Forum International Panel to explore the opportunities for youth in the shipping industry.
From innovation and sustainability to emerging career paths in the maritime sector, the discussion will focus on how the next generation can shape the future of global shipping. ⚓️🌍
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