The WFSA's unique approach brings together ferry operators and owners; naval architects; and meteorologists with providers of new technology to spark innovative solutions to improve maritime safety and efficiency worldwide. 

This conference explores the safety impacts of climate change on maritime weather; the lack of adequate maritime weather information globally; and offers practical approaches for the maritime community of seafarers and responsible agencies. Innovative and new technologies will be featured

For further information, feel free to contact the conference organizers at ferrysafety@gmail.com.

Speakers are being solicited and invited; the program is subject to change.

TUEsday AUGUST 8, 2023

Speakers and Sponsors Dinner

5:00 p.m.

WEDNEsday AUGUST 9, 2023

At ITS Surabaya

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.                    Registration and Breakfast

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.                    Opening T

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.                  Keynote Speakers            

10:00- 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.                Panel 1: The Weather is Getting Worse and It Matters

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.                  Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.                   Panel 2: What are We Doing about Sudden Hazardous Weather

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Coffee Break

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Panel 3: New Methods for Hazardous Weather Detection and Communication

5:00 -5:30 p.m. Commercial vendor presentations                   

5:30 – 6:00 p.m.                   Closing ceremony

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner

THURSDAY AUGUST 10, 2023

Port of Surabaya

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Breakfast

Technical sessions are being planned. Demonstrations of equipment.