Chris Goldsworthy CEng CMarEng FIMarEST
Professor Deborah Greaves OBE CEng FIMarEST
Eric Holliday
Dr Kaushik Roy FIMarEST
Ivan Tam
Nikos Tsatsaros
Chris Goldsworthy CEng CMarEng FIMarEST is Chief Executive at the IMarEST, a position he's held since January 2024.
Chris' career started at 19 years old after A-levels as a cadet with P&O Containers while attending South Tyneside Marine College for the three-year Higher National Diploma (HND) course. Spending 16 years at sea before transitioning to ship management ashore, Chris counts himself very fortunate to come through his sea time at the time that he did, from experiencing the traditional watchkeeping on motor and steam vessels, to Unattended Machinery Spaces (UMS).
After 20 years in ship management, Chris has embarked on a new chapter with the IMarEST after 30 years of membership, now leading the HQ Team as Chief Executive.
Ocean Decade Vision and Global Marine Challenges Tuesday @ 9:20 AM
Professor Greaves is internationally recognised for her pioneering research into hydrodynamics, helping to improve the resilience of offshore wind farms. She recently joined the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford where she will focus her research activities bringing together multi-disciplinary teams to accelerate innovation in marine renewables for the benefit of society.
Alongside her research, Professor Greaves will continue her work as Director of the SuperGen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub, a £16.5 million project fund, supporting knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
Deborah Greaves has big plans for her IMarEST Presidency, as she explains: “I aim to use my presidency to help strengthen the connections of early career researchers and students with the IMarEST, enhance strategies for diversity, equity and inclusion, and grow multidisciplinary research and engagement with skills development for net zero, the blue economy and biodiversity challenges.”
Understanding the Future: Science Shaping Marine Horizons Tuesday @ 10:00 AM
I am an expert in LNG safety, operations, ship management, and JV start-up with 29+ years of shipping experience. I currently manage LNG vessels from the world’s top owners/ conglomerates. I wish to see myself in a higher, challenging, and commanding position in sustainable businesses to maintain reputation, growth, and profitability.
My key strengths include - respect for people, commercial acumen, & team play. I respect people and let people talk & listen carefully with patience. Finally, I get jobs done professionally & timely.
My skills help organizations mainly in crisis & problematic situations. I have a wide professional network, a proven record of safety & operational excellence, and conflict management. I can fit well in a multinational, multi-skilled environment. I have a solid track record of performance through annual appraisal reports, supported by positive feedback & peer reviews.
My main philosophy is to work ethically and sustainably to improve maritime profession standards. Also, I continue to return something to the industry & society. My ethos is established through my intentions, speeches, & works; and supported by gaining & maintaining four ‘Fellowships’ & two ‘Chartered’ status – Chartered Master Mariner & Chartered Marine Technologist.
My few achievements are – VP of the Nautical Institute, Board Member of IMarEST, fetching the world’s first ‘Green Award’ to LNG Operator (MOL) & LNG vessel (Dukhan), becoming 1st Chartered Master Mariner in SE, Far East Asia & China. 1st Overseas Rep of RA of HCMM. PRI Assessors for CMarTech & CMMar. I was involved in the commissioning of 4 LNG terminals – HYLNG (China), SINOPEC Tianjin (China), Dhabol (India), & Adriatic LNG (Italy). I took key roles in the first commercial ship-to-ship (STS) operations in – Tomakomai (Japan), Nusantara Regas (Indonesia), & Escobar (Argentina). I received the ‘Insight Award’ (2011) as a Consultant for the safety video – ‘Gas Fire Hazard Management’ by SIGTTO & OTG. I led the rescue operation by ‘LNG Pioneer’ in 2009, which rescued 29 survivors. I am the ‘Committee Member’ of 3 Classification Societies – Bureau Veritas, American Bureau of Shipping, & Lloyds Register.
My key specialties/ expertise include – LNG safety & operations, Loss Prevention, Insurance & claims handling, JV company start-up, tendering, pre-qualification & bidding, new building, change management, cost control & analysis, audits, inspections, & pre-vetting, quality assurance & business development, negotiation, contract & negotiation, effective communication, IT skills, consultancy.
Inventing the Future: Technology Response and the Marine Economy 2040 Tuesday @ 11:20 AM
Nikos Tsatsaros holds an MSc in Marine and Offshore Engineering and brings more than 20 years of experience in the maritime industry. Nikos joined Lloyd’s Register in 2006 and has since built a broad international career spanning ship surveying, newbuilding project management, commercial leadership, and global new construction strategic partnerships.
Throughout his career, Nikos has worked extensively across international markets, including more than a decade in China, developing deep technical and operational expertise. He has also led LR’s business development team in Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, and held global roles focused on new construction, enabling him to align technical delivery with strategic growth and client value.
Currently, as Vice President and Head of the Technical Performance Group for Greater China at Lloyd’s Register, Nikos leads governance and technical performance across one of the industry’s largest newbuilding portfolios. His work focuses on enhancing quality, strengthening compliance frameworks, and supporting safe, efficient ship construction and operation through independent technical assurance.
Inventing the Future: Technology Response and the Marine Economy 2040 Tuesday @ 11:20 AM
