More than 150 Middle East delivery business professionals gathered lately on the Taj Dubai Hotel for a technical assembly to be taught extra about rising applied sciences for navigation, communication and safety in ship operations. The session was hosted collectively by Elcome International and the UAE Branch of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST).
“New technologies working with skilled and experienced professionals will bring improved levels of safety, lower levels of emissions and higher revenues than we see now,” mentioned Nikeel Idnani, Honorary Secretary of IMarEST UAE. “The willingness to engage with bold, revolutionary ideas such as emerging technologies are key drivers behind a company’s progressive outlook, creating high economic value.”
Expert audio system from Elcome and its accomplice organisations gave shows on state-of-the-art in new applied sciences and the way delivery corporations can greatest make use of new high-tech instruments of the commerce. Contributors included Ryo Yajima of JRC Alphatron Marine who spoke on enhancing security and effectivity by digital navigation; Andreas Luteberget, of Global Eagle, when talked in regards to the related ship; and Benny Retnamony, who mentioned hybrid networks and the way they might assist enhance ranges of autonomy in delivery. The last presentation was given by Elcome’s Kostiantyn Matvieiev, who spoke on the subject of cyber safety on the bridge with sensible references to dangers when transferring information on navigation tools. He additionally offered an outline of Elcome’s new cyber safety software program.
During a Q&A session, panelists agreed that maritime companies ought to embrace expertise relatively than concern it. Jimmy Grewal, Executive Director of Elcome International, concluded: “Technology should be an enabler. Digitalisation can take operational efficiency to the next level for shipping companies committed enough to make the effort to make it work for them.”