The Brun Bear Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of ‘Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends,’ a unique cookbook that celebrates the global maritime community while raising funds for vital causes. Featuring 60 inspiring recipes from across the world, contributed by leading maritime personalities, this book offers a taste of maritime culture and the personal stories of the individuals who contribute to it. The book is available for purchase in both paperback and Kindle formats here.
More Than Just Recipes:
‘Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends’ is more than just a collection of delicious recipes. Each dish is accompanied by a personal story or anecdote from a member of the maritime community, providing a glimpse into the diverse cultures and experiences that make up this vital industry. Leading maritime personalities featured inside include: Arsenio Domínguez – Secretary General, International Maritime Organization; Eman Abdalla – Global Operations and Supply Chain Director, Cargill; Mark Cameron – Chief Operating Officer, Ardmore Shipping Corporation; Anna Ziou – Director, Maritime and Regulatory Affairs, Carnival Corporation; Mikael Skov – CEO, Hafnia; Catrine Vestereng – Senior Vice President and Business Director Tankers, Maritime DNV; John Rendi – Vice President Global Business Development, Maritec Marine Environmental Services; and Katharina Stanzel – Managing Director, INTERTANKO.
These are just a few of the individuals who have generously contributed their favourite recipes to this unique project:
- Elpi Petraki, President, WISTA International. Operations, Chartering & Business Development ENEA Management Inc
- Maria Dixon, CEO, ISM Shipping Solutions
- My Nguyen, Director of Interior Design, Holland America Group
- Vimal Choy, Marine Consultant
- Aysegul Altug, Creative Consultant, Mosha Creative Ltd
- Alex Brykalov, Vice President, Commercial, ADNOC Logistics & Services
- Michela Cattaruzza Bellinello, Managing Director, Ocean S.R.L
- Lidia Selivanova, Senior Director, Marketing, Inmarsat Maritime
- Jasamin Fichte, Managing Partner at Fichte & Co
- Charles Choi, Senior Vice President External Affairs & International Business Development, Korean Register
- Bonita Nightingale, Senior Chemical Market Analyst, Maritime Strategies International
- Anna Ziou, Director, Maritime and Regulatory Affairs, Carnival Corporation
- Harminder Singh, CEO, BLU Maritime Consultancy
- Wutthiwat Atthaseriruj, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Marsun Public Company Limited
- Tamara Topić, Sustainability Manager, North Star Shipping Ltd
- Christopher Pålsson, Managing Director and Partner, maritime- insight
- Francesca Grillo, Chef, Cooking Instructor and Food Writer
- Anna Maria Darmanin, Secretary-General, European Tugowners Association
- Ugo Salerno, Executive Chairman, RINA
- John Rendi, Vice President Global Business Development, Maritec Marine Environmental Services
- Rosana Andrike, The Trust Company of the Marshall Islands, Inc.
From Maria Dixon’s (CEO, ISM Shipping Solutions) Spanish Tortilla to My Nguyen’s (Director of Interior Design, Holland America Group) Chicken Curry Wraps, and John Rendi’s (Vice President Global Business Development, Maritec Marine Environmental Services) Thousand-Layers Taro Mooncakes, there’s something to tantalise every palate. The book also includes nutritional information and allergen declarations for each recipe, making it accessible to all readers.
A Culinary Voyage for a Cause:
This cookbook is a testament to the dedication and passion of the maritime community, and 100% of the royalties from book sales will be donated to vital community initiatives, medical advancements, marine conservation, and animal welfare causes. These funds will also support the newly launched MarineBEAR Award.
The MarineBEAR Award: Championing Maritime Sustainability
The MarineBEAR Award is an annual initiative dedicated to bolstering maritime education, encouraging research, advancing sustainability, and recognising excellence within the maritime sector. The award will grant an outstanding conservation technology project focused on marine conservation. This funding can be used to purchase new equipment, access critical resources, or support training for projects addressing a wide range of marine-related issues. Applications are open to individuals at all stages of project development, from those exploring new ideas to those involved in established projects. Selection will be conducted by renowned experts in marine conservation, technology, and sustainability, including Dr Beverley Mackenzie (Director of Marine Environment at BIMCO) and Dr Olive Heffernan (freelance science journalist and lecturer specialising in ocean and climate science communication).
Book Launch Event:
A special launch event will be held on Wednesday, 20th November, from 17:30 at the ING offices in London (8-10 Moorgate, Moorgate EC2R 6DA). The event will feature a welcome reception, an art tour, a wine tasting and buffet dinner, a presentation of the cookbook, and a live auction. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the book’s launch, meet the contributors, and support the important causes it champions.
Get Involved:
Purchase your copy of ‘Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends’ today! https://amzn.to/3C3zbGI
Learn more about the MarineBEAR Award and how to apply: https://bit.ly/MarineBearAward
Join us at the book launch event: https://bit.ly/mealtimes-with-my-maritime-friends-book-launch
About The Brun Bear Foundation:
The Brun Bear Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting community, medical, marine conservation, and animal welfare causes globally. Through initiatives like “Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends” and the MarineBEAR Award, the foundation strives to make a positive impact on the world and inspire others to join the journey.
