Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and UAE-based autonomous technology provider Marakeb Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to explore global collaboration opportunities in the field of autonomous technology.
The agreement was signed by Basel Shuhaiber, Chief Executive Officer of Marakeb Technologies, and Giuseppe Giordo, General Manager of Fincantieri Naval Business, on the sidelines of the 2020 Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Under the agreement, the two companies seek to initiate a cross-evaluation of Fincantieri’s current automation solutions and Marakeb Technologies’ patented unmanned technology, as well as to jointly develop applications on various vessel types in Fincantieri’s portfolio.
As such, the partnership aspires to establish future commercial opportunities in regional and international markets.
Our collective strengths in the integration of unmanned technologies will enable us to create unique opportunities in the UAE and abroad,
…Basel Shuhaiber said.
From an innovation standpoint, this agreement will also allow us to kick-start the development of cutting-edge solutions,
…Giuseppe Giordo stated.
