We are proud to present another world-class speakers program that will
explore our conference theme – Connections!
Session 12
TIME
9:00am to 10:00am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Ferry Leaders Panel 2
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan moderates a discussion with ferry leaders from across the globe on ‘Connections’ as they share their perspectives in the second Ferry Leaders Panel of the conference.
| Participants | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Grégiore | Scandlines, Denmark | |
| Rio Lasse | PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), Indonesia | |
| Mathieu Girardin | DFDS, Denmark | |
| Marija Zaputović Mavrinac | Jadrolinija, Croatia | |
| Moderator: Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
Session 13
TIME
11:00am to 11:15am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Member Connect • ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Heru Widodo and Shelvy Arifin will present an overview of the operation of ASDP Indonesia Ferry.
| Participants | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Heru Widodo | PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), Indonesia | |
| Shelvy Arifin | PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), Indonesia |
Session 14
TIME
10:15am to 10:30am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
FerrySafe and Mentoring Program
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Shari Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
| Tim Mooney | Fire Island Ferries, USA |
| Oliver Weiss | Griffon Maritime, UK |
Coffee Break
TIME
10:30am to 11:00am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Coffee Break
Coffee sponsored by Bronze Sponsors:
Session 15
TIME
11:00pm to 11:20am
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Connected Communities • Canada
Nicolas Jimenez, CEO of BC Ferries and Greta Bedard, CEO of Société des Traversiers du Québec will share their experiences in connecting coastal communities in Canada.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Jimenez | BC Ferries, Canada |
| Greta Bédard | Société des traversiers du Québec, Canada |
Session 16
TIME
11:20pm to 12:30pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Connect with Tech
This session will give a snapshot of the many ways that technology connects and effects our industry. The presentations will discuss how data collection and analyzation improve operations and increase safety, how technology can help connect with customers and how cyber threats can be turned into strategic resilience.
| Participant | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Renske Marijnissen | Damen, Germany | Unlocking the Potential of Connected Vessels |
| Marte Radmann | Telenor, Norway | Unlocking Digital Connectivity at Sea |
| Anders Rundberg | Carus, Finland | Connecting People by Artificial Intelligence |
| Luca Carrà | RINA, Italy | Turning Cyber Threats into Strategic Resilience |
| Maria Garbarini | RINA, Italy | Turning Cyber Threats into Strategic Resilience |
| Liz Hemmens | Ferryhawk, Australia | Bridging Operations and Safety Through System Integration |
| Drew Pirrit | Helm, Canada | Bridging Operations and Safety Through System Integration |
| Claes Berglund | Stena, Sweden | Moderator |
Lunch
TIME
12:30pm to 1:45pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Lunch
Lunch sponsored by Silver Sponsors:
Session 17
TIME
1:45pm to 2:05pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Connected Communities • Philippines
Chet and Mary Ann Pastrana will present an overview of Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation and how they are connecting the communities of the Philippines.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Chet Pastrana | Archipelago Philippine Ferries, Philippines |
| Mary Ann Pastrana | Archipelago Philippine Ferries, Philippines |
Session 18
TIME
2:05pm to 3:30pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Connecting Current Fleets and Future Needs
There are many connections that an ferry operator needs to make when looking at their current fleet and meeting the demands of the future. Building and planning for new vessels remains a critical component to ensure the longevity of operations. However, retrofitting – in many cases – can be a cost-effective interim solution.
This session will explore both building new vessels and retrofitting existing ones, while utilizing sustainable and flexible fuel source solutions.
| Participants | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Anders Ørgård | OSK Design, Denmark | A New Standard in Double Ended Ferries |
| Eliseo Cuccaro | Alilauro SpA, Italy | Field Study: Giove Jet Repowering – a Sustainable Leap Forward |
| Anne Sophie Sagbakken Ness | DNV, Norway | Economic Feasibility Study for Retrofitting RoPax Ferries |
| Luke Pretlove | Austal, UK | Building Using Multiple Sustainable Fuel Sources |
| Jonas Moberg | Gotlandsbolaget, Sweden | Building Using Multiple Sustainable Fuel Sources |
| Bart Kowalinski | Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH, Germany | Reducing Environmental with Hybrid Propulsion: A Case Study |
Coffee Break
TIME
3:30pm to 4:00pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Coffee Break
Coffee sponsored by Bronze Sponsors:
Session 19
TIME
4:00pm to 5:00pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Ferry Leaders Panel 3
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan moderates a discussion with ferry leaders from across the globe on ‘Connections’ as they share their perspectives in the final Ferry Leaders Panel of the conference.
| Participants | Company/Organization | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Matteo Catani | GNV, Italy | |
| Niclas Mårtensson | Stena Line, Sweden | |
| Christophe Mathieu | Brittany Ferries, France | |
| Shane McMahon | StraitNZ, New Zealand | |
| Moderator: Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
Session 20
TIME
5:00pm to 5:05pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Closing Ceremonies
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan, Chairman Tim Mooney and Interferry President Guido Grimaldi of ALIS and the Grimaldi Group will close out Interferry2025, the 49th Annual Interferry Conference. They will pass the Interferry flag to Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram of Chao Phraya Express Boat, host of Interferry2026 in Bangkok, Thailand which will be held October 31 – November 4, 2026.
| Participant | Company/Organization |
|---|---|
| Mike Corrigan | Interferry, Canada |
| Tim Mooney | Fire Island Ferries, USA |
| Guido Grimaldi | ALIS and Grimaldi Group, Italy |
| Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram | Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd., Thailand |
| Götz Becker | FRS, Germany |
Happy Hour
TIME
5:05pm to 6:05pm
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is sponsored by:
Farewell Dinner
TIME
7:00pm – midnight
DATE
Tuesday, Oct. 7
