DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 1 June 2023, a one-day course intended to provide important information and prepare personnel who is most likely going to be involved with the press before, during and after emergencies and, in particular, the spokespersons.

Methods and tools will be demonstrated to prepare responsible persons, to acquire confidence and obtain important knowledge about media handling.

This module was developed by Mrs Katerina Skourtanioti, Head of Strategic Communication and Crisis Safety Solution at VenLyS (Reputation and Safety Solution services for the Maritime and Oil & Gas industries, www.venlys.com).

Aim / Course Objective: The seminar objective is to provide proficiency in media handling and crisis management.

Target Group: Spokespersons in Shipping  Companies

Emphasis will be given on: 

• Interviews and press releases (Interview formats and techniques)
• How to work with journalists. On the spot interview, ambush, personal interviews & press conference
• Handling the crisis. Rules and valuable information
• Conducting an interview without all the facts
• Crisis communication Plan (overall strategy) and spokesperson
• Crisis communications and social media
• Training (in front of a camera). Preparation for the reality of interviews

Trainer: : Mrs. Katerina Skourtanioti, Media Handling and Crisis Management expert, Soft skills specialist – DNV’s Maritime Academy trainer.

Fees: Euros 440,00 plus VAT

You can register to the course here, until the 26th of May.

Should you require additional information or clarifications please do not hesitate to contact us at academy.hellas@dnv.com