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 SMM 2018, which took place 4-7 September, in Hamburg, Germany, 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
How thermal cameras benefit operations onboard
Hans Groenenboom, Sales Director EMEA, Maritime Thermal Systems, FLIR Systems
Shipping needs more intelligence to tackle current challenges
Michel van Roozendaal, President, MacGregor
Trends surrounding safety equipment and maintenance onboard
Dr. Tasos Galanakis, Vice President, CCO, LALIZAS
Transparent ranking system could lead to skills development
Capt. Ralph Becker-Heins, Managing Director Cyprus, Safebridge
Autonomous shipping will come but lack of skill is a concern
Gillian Peden, Business Development Manager, Rivertrace Ltd
Proper safety equipment enhances safety in ship operations
Benny Carlsen, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, VIKING Life- Saving Equipment
Radio communication to minimize fire risk onboard
Niels Peter Agdal, Director, Radio, Safety & Tracking Maritime Business Unit, Cobham SATCOM
Being safety conscious is not an option but a basic requirement for maritime world
Nawfal Al-Jourani, Director Dubai Maritime Cluster Office, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA)
2020 Sulphur Cap
Addressing the IMO 2020 diverse landscape
Joris Van Brussel, CEO, Shell Marine
Key drivers to invest in scrubbers
Laura Langh-Lagerlöf & Jussi Katajainen, Commercial Director & Product Manager, Langh Tech
Scrubbers are the best investment for ships right now
Nicholas Confuorto, President & CEO, CR Ocean Engineering
Investment return to make scrubbers a compelling choice
Erik Haveman, Global Sales Director, EGCS, Alfa Laval
Space and power requirements onboard key factors to consider before scrubber retrofitting
Dr. Martin Koller, Product Manager, Air Pollution Control, ANDRITZ
Sulphur cap 2020 to be a huge game changer for shipping
Dr. Kristian Bendix Nielsen, Director & Founder, Vessel Performance Solutions
Sustainable Future
Shipping decarbonization: Three key elements to move forward
Eirik Nyhus, Director, Environment, International Regulatory Affairs, DNV GL
Solutions for LNG propelled vessels
Julien Bec, Vice President, LNG as Fuel Division, GTT
Industry to witness more multi-fuel engines in future
Mark Penfold, Manager, Technology, Corporate Global Gas Solutions, ABS
Collaboration, training and planning key elements for 2020 compliance
David Barrow, LR Commercial Director – Marine & Offshore, Lloyds Register
Preparation is the key for 2020 compliance
Nick Brown, Communications Director Marine & Offshore Division, Bureau Veritas
The future of shipping is green, technology already exists
Dirk Lehmann, Managing Director, Becker Marine Systems
Marine lubricants and solutions toward 2020 compliance
Serge dal Farra, Global Marketing Manager, Total Lubmarine
Changing mindset can bring more innovation in shipping industry
Elliot Gow, Group Director Marine Services, V. Group
Vessel performance key component of shipping sustainability
Dr. Torsten Büssow, Global Head of Fleet Performance Management, DNV GL
Ballast Water Management
BWTS retrofit starts with selecting the technology that best suits
Anders Lindmark, Head of PureBallast, BU Marine Separation and Heat Transfer Equipment, Alfa Laval
Crew training is vital for proper BWTS operation
Tore Andersen & Birgir Nilsen, CEO & Director / Co-Founder, Optimarin AS
BWMC implementation needs level playing field
Dr. Stelios Kyriacou, General Manager, BWMS, De Nora Water Technologies
Best practices for BWTS retrofitting
Lars Nupnau, Director Global Business Development Marine, Evoqua Water Technologies
Evaluation of vessel needs to assist in proper BWTS selection
Konstantinos Stampedakis, Managing Director, ERMA FIRST
Connectivity
Three features of a communication solution onboard
Christian Vakarelis, VP Media Communications, Navarino
Fleet data technology allows a proactive approach to safety
Stefano Poli & Hans Ottosen, VP, Business Development & CEO, Inmarsat & Danelec Marine
Key expectations around GMDSS modernization
Wouter Deknopper, Vice President & General Manager, Maritime Line of Business, Iridium Communications
Reliable operations crucial to ensure safety onboard
Rolf Stiefel, Vice President Sales & Marketing, WinGD
e-Navigation
Seamless systems vital for efficient e-navigation
Tor Svanes, CEO, NAVTOR
How to limit GPS problems and improve ships’ efficiency
Kris Nieuwenhuis, Commercial Sales Manager, Ocean Signal
Smart solutions open new capabilities for ship navigation
James Collett, Managing Director, Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine
Cyber Security
Education and training vital against cyber threat
Tore Morten Olsen, President, Marlink Group
Digitalization
How digitization may help ship operations
Jussi Siltanen & Risto Kariranta, Product Manager, NAPA Safety Solutions & Master Mariner, Director, Services, NAPA Shipping Solutions
Digitalization is happening, but training is crucial to ensure safety
Stein Egil Nilsen, Technical Adviser, ABS
Shipping industry needs to adopt new technologies quicker
Andrew John Stump, President, CSSC Marine Service Co.
Rules for fair data use vital for smart shipping
Masuaki Urata, Manager Public Relations, Planning Division & Ship Recycling Team, ClassNK
Shipping needs to embrace technology to reap its benefits
Peter Due, Director Autonomy, Global Sales & Marketing, Kongsberg Maritime
Shipping needs to overcome its resistance to change and embrace smart technologies
Mauro Sacchi, Director, Strategy & Business Development Marine Solutions, Wärtsilä
Key issues when providing energy efficiency solutions for vessels
Johan Backas, Managing Director, Eniram
Data sharing and smart tools to improve decision making process
Guy Rey-Herme, President of XVELA and Head of Navis Carrier and Vessel Solutions
Technology changing the future of shipping
Helen Polychronopoulou, President, HEMEXPO
Technology plays a major role to maritime safety
Mehdi Bounoua, Sales Director for S. Europe, Middle East & Africa, Hatteland Display
Digital solutions for enhanced safety of navigation
John N. Psychas, Managing Director, C- MAP