Posidonia has a unique place in the shipping psyche. Part professional forum, part networking jamboree and part knees-up for the sales team, it continues to conjure up an intoxicating blend of inspiration and bleary-eyed regret.

Bonhomie gets you only so far in today’s world, however. Even Posidonia is not immune to the moving tides in the business world, as pressure ramps up on everyone to deliver results amid increasing external scrutiny.