Tag: Interviews

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Elias J. Makris, Director European Business Development at Weathernews Athens, Greece, delves into the transformative role of AI systems in weather forecasting. Guided by experienced meteorologists and former mariners, they are at the forefront of shaping the future of weather intelligence solutions.

Henrik Jensen, CEO and Founder of Danica Crewing Specialists, suggests how seafarer training should adapt to new challenges and highlights the importance of providing to seafarers fully contracted employment.

Yarden Gross, CEO and Co-Founder of ORCA AI, a maritime tech company based in Tel-Aviv, sheds light on the imminent technological advancements poised to revolutionize the current maritime landscape.

Ian J. Lennard, President & CEO of the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) refers to their new container inspections safety initiative, highlighting it is critical industry stakeholders to join forces in favor of container ship safety.

Kyle Hurst, the Director of Maritime Safety & Security Services at Iridium Communications, underscores the perils inherent in the maritime sphere, emphasizing the imperative of a robust onboard system that operates seamlessly irrespective of location, weather conditions or other challenges.

Kunal Pathak, Loss Prevention Manager, Asia at Gard P&I Club, highlights that the industry needs to change mindset, switching from the typical blame culture to safety learning through incidents and human errors.

Kubota Hideo, Tokyo MOU Secretariat, observes that the pandemic has led to an increase in the detention rate and the regional detention rate, while the number of ship inspections has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Stuart Rivers, Chief Executive at the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) which is the umbrella charity for the UK Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets, said that connectivity, food, and shore leave continue to be essential for seafarers, just as they are for ordinary people.

Capt. Jeanine Drummond has been the Chair of the AMSA Board since this July, and in an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, she outlines her top priorities for the agenda.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mikko Kuosa, CEO of NAPA, emphasises how uncertainty can paralyse efforts to transition shipping towards a low-carbon future.