Connectivity, safety onboard, cyber security, sustainable future, e-navigation, 2020 sulphur cap and BWM are few of the many challenges that the maritime industry is facing today. During CMA Shipping Conference 2019, which took place 2-4 April, in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, SAFETY4SEA was there, conducting video interviews with global experts to feel the pulse of how shipping can find itself in a sea of change.
Safety onboard
Seafarers are in need of quality medical care in any part of the world
Natalya Butakova, Business Development Manager, AP Companies
Cultural change is vital for effective bridge management onboard
Capt. Bob Hall, Managing Partner, MARPOL Training Institute
Cultural change is needed to encourage seafarers on mental health issues
Jan Webber, Director of Development, The Mission to Seafarers
VR to bring many benefits in ship officers’ training
Joseph Pitcher, Global Sales Director, KVH- Videotel
How weather forecasting and routing enhance safety at sea
Keith Wagner, Director of Maritime Operations, Senior Meteorologist, Weather Routing
Company culture important for attracting the next generation in shipping
Adam Diaz, Lead Consultant – Shipping Division, Faststream Recruitment Group
Assessing safety culture implementation in shipping
Joseph E.M. Hughes, Chairman & CEO, The American Club
Shipping industry is moving forward with addressing seafarers’ health issues
Christina DeSimone, CEO, Future Care
2020 Sulphur Cap
Key considerations toward 2020 sulphur cap compliance
Tim Wilson, Principal Specialist Fuels Lubes and Emissions, Lloyd’s Register
Consistent implementation to be the key challenge on 2020 sulphur cap
Nicholas S. Makar, Regulatory Affairs Advisor, International Registries, Inc.
Scrubbers remain a viable solution in the long run
Andreas Breeger, Head of Maritime, Bilfinger Engineering & Technologies GmbH, & Scott Leitko, Transformation Manager, Bilfinger Industrial Services USA
Prior knowledge about the quality of new fuels is essential in 2020
Michael Green, Global Technical Manager, Intertek ShipCare
Testing of new fuels is vital amid 2020 sulphur cap
Steve Bee, Group Commercial Director, VPS
Economics of LNG as a marine fuel will continue to evolve
Eric S. Linsner, General Manager, International Registries, Inc.
Clarifying issues regarding open-loop scrubbers
Nicholas Confuorto, President & Chief Operations Officer, CR Ocean
How new low Sulphur fuels from 2020 onwards will challenge shipping
Charlotte Røjgaard, Global Technical Manager for Marine Fuels, Bureau Veritas
Sustainable Future
Methanol can be an ‘e-fuel’ for the future of shipping
Gregory Dolan, CEO, The Methanol Institute
Nanotechnology in maritime: Key applications and benefits
Russel Chew, Executive Chairman, NanoVapor
Industry needs to focus on achieving its emissions reduction goals
Kevin Humphreys, Segment Sales General Manager, Wärtsilä
Industry needs balance between safety and environmental regulations
Dr. William H. Moore, Senior Vice President, Global Loss Prevention Director, The American Club
What the key challenges for shipping are
Harun Duzgoren, Executive Director Business Development & Strategy, Subsea Global Solutions
Maritime industry needs to integrate women in all levels
Boriana Farrar, Senior Claims Executive / Business Development Director, Americas – V.P, The American Club
Ballast Water Management
Proper planning can save time during a BWTS retrofit
Andrew Marshall, Vice President of Business Development, Ecochlor
BWMC: Regulation demands and treatment standards remain challenging issues
Giles Candy, Business Development, Envirocleanse
Key challenges for the operators when selecting a BWTS
Mats Christensen, Sales Manager, TeamTec Oceansaver
Understanding the BWTS maker is important
Håkan Persson, Manager Business Development & Marketing, Alfa Laval
Need for crew training on BWMS
Birgir Nilsen, VP of Business Development, Optimarin
Connectivity
Connectivity is essential in the era of smart shipping
Paul Comyns, VP of Global Marketing, Intellian Technologies
Connectivity and IoT are the key components in the smart era
Elizabeth Jackson, Chief Marketing Officer, KVH-Videotel
How communication promotes trust between ship and shore
Kyriakos Papapolydorou, Head of Business Development, World Link Communications
e-Navigation
ECDIS remain a complicated topic for ship operators
Matthew Wood, National Sales Manager, Furuno USA
Cyber Security
Focusing on cyber security is a key priority for shipping industry
Joe Woods, Vice President Business Development, ABS
Digitalization
Shipping industry sees digital transformation as critical
Tim Strudwick, CFO, Veson Nautical
Technology needs a balance between customer needs and compliance
Ian Bowles, Sales Manager USA, Raytheon
How implementing digitalization internally can provide many benefits
Sergio Garcia, Manager, DNV GL Maritime
Autonomy to have a big impact on maritime industry
Jaquelyn E.P. Burton, Product Advisor Vessel Automation, Kongsberg Maritime
Collaboration is vital for a digital future in shipping
Bastian Gehnke, Product Manager, Navis
How technology can enhance opportunities in shipping
Vlasis Papapanagis, Sales Director, MarineTraffic