View, browse and sort the ever-growing list of sessions by sector, pass type or event type. With this Session Builder, you can build your schedule in advance and access it during the show via export or with the Seatrade Cruise Global Mobile App, once live. Sessions do fill up and seating is first come, first serve, so arrive early to sessions that you would like to attend.
Douglas Prothero is the Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Mr. Prothero
was educated in Maritime Studies and has been a ship master since 1989. He has over 35 years of professional experience in
marine industry, including running all facets of maritime businesses involving both commercial vessels and private
yachts. An experienced entrepreneur, Mr. Prothero has founded numerous enterprises with lead responsibility for product
development, ship design, construction and marine operations. Mr. Prothero established an extensive professional network
through his work advising financing sources and ship owners while Partner at a boutique investment bank. Until recently he
served as Chairman of the Nobel nominated organization Sail Training International and their for-profit trading companies.
The position involved significant industry relations with the International Maritime Organization, Nautical Institute, the
International Chamber of Shipping and ports worldwide.