Registration and Networking Breakfast
All Streams
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8am – 9am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 1 hour
All Streams
Chair's Opening Remarks
All Streams
Chair's Opening Remarks
9am – 9.10am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 10 mins
All Streams
Speakers
Professor Ralph Rayner FIMarEST
Professorial Research Fellow, Grantham Research Institute and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Co-chair IMarEST Operational Oceanography SIG
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Unveiling the Future of Ships & Shipping
All Streams
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Unveiling the Future of Ships & Shipping
9.10am – 10.10am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 1 hour
All Streams
This opening plenary will dissect the interconnected forces of technology, human factors, and the environment, unveiling the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It will involve three high-level presentations with a subsequent panel discussion.
Demystifying fuel options and scrutinising the diverse fuel landscape, analysing available technologies, infrastructure capabilities, and long-term viability.
Examining the intricate web of regulations and political landscapes impacting them and the crucial role of stateled support. Determining how the fuels are perceived by the crew and also the public.
Achieving emission targets and Looking at the ripple effects of new fuel productions and evolving emission targets on the maritime industry's wider sustainability footprint and contribution to climate change mitigation.
10-minute presentation from each speaker followed by a 45-minute panel discussion with audience Q&A
Speakers
Professor Ralph Rayner FIMarEST
Professorial Research Fellow, Grantham Research Institute and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Co-chair IMarEST Operational Oceanography SIG
Dr Richard Bucknall
Head of Department for Mechanical Engineering, UCL, Maritime Research and Innovation UK
Claudene Sharp-Patel CMarTech FIMarEST
Global Technical Director, Marine and Offshore, Lloyds Register
Dr Lucy Gillam
Transdisciplinary researcher on Resilient Delta Clean Fuels for Shipping project
Investigating fuel options through the lens of planetary boundaries
Technology
Investigating fuel options through the lens of planetary boundaries
10.20am – 10.50am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Technology
- What fuels are available and where are the constraints
- The promise and perils of ammonia as a fuel choie
- A Resilient Delta project as part of Convergence program between TU Delft & Erasmus University
Speakers
Dr Lucy Gillam
Transdisciplinary researcher on Resilient Delta Clean Fuels for Shipping project
Morning Break
Breaks
Morning Break
10.50am – 11.20am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Breaks
NavyX’s journey to surface ship autonomy
Technology
NavyX’s journey to surface ship autonomy
11.20am – 11.50am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Technology
- The journey to date using remote control with the Autonomous Pacific 24 and MADFOX
- The gaps and challenges this gave to the RN and why remote is not good enough
- The plan to achieve full autonomy on XV PATRICK BLACKETT
Speakers
New nuclear for maritime: the environmental & economic disruptor
Technology
New nuclear for maritime: the environmental & economic disruptor
12pm – 12.30pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Technology
- Outlining the potential of advanced reactors in a maritime setting (esp. compared to e-Fuels)
- Addressing some common misconceptions
- Setting out the acceptance criteria for new nuclear technologies on a floating asset
- Introducing the concept of a sustainable nuclear fuel inventory that can span several generations of vessels, and including that concept into a look at a hypothetical
- nuclear-electric bulk carrier of the future.
Speakers
New Technologies in ship operations and maintenance
Technology
New Technologies in ship operations and maintenance
12.40pm – 1.10pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Technology
- How AI and data can improve the design process and increase operational efficiency.
- The latest advancements in build and repair technologies, from advanced welding techniques to 3D printing.
- Seeing through the mist of Digital Twins – exploring how predictive maintenance can ensure reliable operation and reduce downtime.
- Over the Horizon – Discussing the potential of quantum and autonomous technologies to change operational models and bring real benefits to end operators.
Speakers
Wartsila Demonstration
Demonstrations
Wartsila Demonstration
1.10pm – 2.10pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 1 hour
Demonstrations
Speakers
Leveraging data from vessels to forecast power requirements
Technology
Leveraging data from vessels to forecast power requirements
2.10pm – 2.40pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Technology
- Leveraging data from vessels for predictive and prescriptive analytics
- The optimal control, hybrid and fuel electric system, rule based approach
- Predicting the status from short to medium term
- Optimising control of power and propulsion and forecasting needs over time
- How to forecast the status of the power demand of hybrid and fuel electric drivetrains to improve control
Speakers
Role of machine learning and sensor data in condition monitoring and informed decision making
Technology
Role of machine learning and sensor data in condition monitoring and informed decision making
2.50pm – 3.20pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Technology
- How sensor data & machine learning have the possibility of shaping the future of condition based maintenance & easing process of decision-making.
- Considering the following aspects:
- Expectation from AI based engine operational & sensor data analysis.
- How the sensor data and machine learning can shape the predictive maintenance.
Speakers
Afternoon Break
Breaks
Afternoon Break
3.20pm – 3.50pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Breaks
Maritime cybersecurity - The risks today and how to mitigate them
Technology
Maritime cybersecurity - The risks today and how to mitigate them
3.50pm – 4.20pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Technology
- What the IMarEST can do to highlight this 21st-century challenge
- The Risk - SCADA and Op Tech: how ships and other vessels are poorly protected
- Using AI as a force for good in the maritime environment: how AI is being weaponised at state and individual level
- Critical Infrastructure: Port Security - securing riverine and port areas from illegal activity above and below the waterline
Speakers
Technology roundtable: Autonomy, security, and responsibility in maritime operations
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: Autonomy, security, and responsibility in maritime operations
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- What is the optimal level of human involvement in autonomous operations? What type of training for personnel involved in autonomous operations?
- Should we view AI as an intelligent assistant, enhancing human capabilities, or a potential usurper of decision-making? Will AI be relied on too heavily and not be questioned enough?
- Is it possible to create truly tamper-proof remote systems, and what are the security challenges we must address?
- Who bears the ultimate responsibility for accidents involving autonomous ships? Who would be ultimately responsible if there is no ship’s Master on board? Legislative gaps and ethical frameworks need exploring
- Where do we draw the ethical line, especially in combat scenarios? What's the ideal level of automation for different ship functions? What happens in the event of an accident at sea when the nearest ship is an autonomous vessel?
Technology roundtable: Looking at responsible ai in shipping
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: Looking at responsible ai in shipping
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Advocating for an ethical approach to AI integration, ensuring human oversight and decision-making remain central
- The critical role of clean, well-organized data in maximising AI's effectiveness and reliability within the maritime industry
- The importance of transparent and explainable AI algorithms, building trust and understanding among stakeholders
- International cooperation in developing AI standards and regulations for responsible use in the maritime domain
- The need for upskilling and reskilling initiatives to prepare the workforce for the evolving landscape of AI-powered shipping
- Examine the potential to use existing skills in different ways
Speakers
Technology roundtable: The crew of the future - optimizing ship O&M with autonomy
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: The crew of the future - optimizing ship O&M with autonomy
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- How can PMS and operational data inform the optimal balance of crew and autonomous systems onboard, ensuring efficiency and safety?
- Is there currently enough high-quality, standardised operational data to fully leverage the potential of autonomous technologies?
- What new job opportunities will emerge with automation, requiring different skill sets and expertise?
- Remote Control of the Seas: Can remote manoeuvrability for cargo exchange and docking revolutionise operational efficiency and safety?
- How will automation truly impact personnel needs? Will it eliminate jobs, or simply shift them to remote roles?
Speakers
Human factors roundtable: Building the future workforce - attracting & retaining top talent
Roundtables
Human factors roundtable: Building the future workforce - attracting & retaining top talent
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- The negative effects of new employment contracts on ship training and O&M
- Taking a holistic approach to talent development, providing support at all stages of the career journey, from recruitment to upskilling and career progression
- Strategies to attract younger generations to the marine industry, highlighting its unique offerings, career potential, and commitment to innovation
- The need for improved career development programs and targeted recruitment to ensure the right talent fills critical roles within the industry
- The necessary mindset shift, educational adaptations, and specialised training required for technicians and engineers to handle new fuels
Speakers
Helen Oldridge CMarEng MIMarEST
Head of Scientific Engineering, National Oceanography Centre
Environment roundtable: Greenwashing or green giant? Demystifying decarbonisation in the maritime industry
Roundtables
Environment roundtable: Greenwashing or green giant? Demystifying decarbonisation in the maritime industry
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Exposing greenwashing tactics and advocating for transparency in decarbonisation efforts within the maritime industry
- Realistic pathways and timelines for achieving decarbonisation goals, prioritising effectiveness over symbolic actions
- Industry-wide collaboration, knowledge sharing, and investment in proven technologies and sustainable fuels and examination of new ideas
- Frameworks for monitoring and reporting decarbonisation progress, ensuring accountability and preventing misleading claims
Speakers
Environment roundtable: navigating future marine environmental regulations
Roundtables
Environment roundtable: navigating future marine environmental regulations
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Evolution in regulations and anticipation of significant changes in marine environmental regulations over the next 25 years
- Global initiatives impacting shipping: COP 28 outcomes and triple planetary crisis
- High Seas Treaty and shipping responsibility
- Challenges and opportunities for the shipping industry
- Zero emissions and zero harmful discharges
Speakers
Sahan Abeysekara IEng IMarEng MIMarEST
Principal Technology Lead, Environment, Lloyds Register
Registration and Networking Breakfast
All Streams
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8am – 9am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 1 hour
All Streams
Chair's Opening Remarks
All Streams
Chair's Opening Remarks
9am – 9.10am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 10 mins
All Streams
Speakers
Professor Ralph Rayner FIMarEST
Professorial Research Fellow, Grantham Research Institute and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Co-chair IMarEST Operational Oceanography SIG
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Unveiling the Future of Ships & Shipping
All Streams
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Unveiling the Future of Ships & Shipping
9.10am – 10.10am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 1 hour
All Streams
This opening plenary will dissect the interconnected forces of technology, human factors, and the environment, unveiling the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It will involve three high-level presentations with a subsequent panel discussion.
Demystifying fuel options and scrutinising the diverse fuel landscape, analysing available technologies, infrastructure capabilities, and long-term viability.
Examining the intricate web of regulations and political landscapes impacting them and the crucial role of stateled support. Determining how the fuels are perceived by the crew and also the public.
Achieving emission targets and Looking at the ripple effects of new fuel productions and evolving emission targets on the maritime industry's wider sustainability footprint and contribution to climate change mitigation.
10-minute presentation from each speaker followed by a 45-minute panel discussion with audience Q&A
Speakers
Professor Ralph Rayner FIMarEST
Professorial Research Fellow, Grantham Research Institute and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Co-chair IMarEST Operational Oceanography SIG
Dr Richard Bucknall
Head of Department for Mechanical Engineering, UCL, Maritime Research and Innovation UK
Claudene Sharp-Patel CMarTech FIMarEST
Global Technical Director, Marine and Offshore, Lloyds Register
Dr Lucy Gillam
Transdisciplinary researcher on Resilient Delta Clean Fuels for Shipping project
Learning from the past, charting a safer course: Health & safety on vessels
Human Contributions
Learning from the past, charting a safer course: Health & safety on vessels
10.20am – 10.50am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Human Contributions
- Leveraging operational failure data and accident profiles to identify and mitigate risks, proactively improving safety culture
- The latest statistics and trends on worker fatigue, analysing its impact on accidents and implementing data-driven solutions like sleep deprivation studies
- The need for accelerated regulatory reforms, including fatigue risk management use of new technologies and clear standards/requirements for machinery operation
- The critical role of proper rest hours and fatigue management/monitoring for crew well-being and operational safety
Speakers
Simon Graves CEng CMarEng BEng(Hons) PGCert MIMarEST
Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents, Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Morning Break
Breaks
Morning Break
10.50am – 11.20am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Breaks
Sustainable inland shipping: how is it possible?
Human Contributions
Sustainable inland shipping: how is it possible?
11.20am – 11.50am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Human Contributions
- Considerations for ship owners when converting to alternative fuels
- The Importance of modular ship design
- In setting to improve business case.
Speakers
Floating wind turbines: Construction and installation considerations
Human Contributions
Floating wind turbines: Construction and installation considerations
12pm – 12.30pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Human Contributions
- Physical requirements of constructing and installing floating wind turbines
- Training and industrial relations, considerations
- How to minimise effects on the environment with noise mitigation during pile driving and reducing the effect of damage to the seabed
Speakers
Shaping the future of marine engineering: training & talent
Human Contributions
Shaping the future of marine engineering: training & talent
12.40pm – 1.10pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Human Contributions
- Developing and training young engineers specifically for the unique demands of the industry
- The potential impact of AI on employment and training within the sector
- Strategies for retaining talent and minimising training costs through effective team development, creating a motivating and rewarding work environment
Speakers
Stakeholder management for sustainable maritime development
Human Contributions
Stakeholder management for sustainable maritime development
2.10pm – 2.40pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Human Contributions
- Specifics of stakeholder engagement in the context of sustainable maritime development
- Brief definitions of social sustainability and stakeholder management, identifying the stakeholders in social sustainability
- An overview of the unique challenges of managing stakeholders with a specific focus on social sustainability
- In focus: attraction and retention of cadets as a stakeholder management issue
Speakers
Unveiling the ocean depths: Seabed 2030 update
Human Contributions
Unveiling the ocean depths: Seabed 2030 update
2.50pm – 3.20pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Human Contributions
- Hear an update from The Nippon Foundation and GEBCO on the Seabed 2030 project, aiming to map the entire ocean floor by 2030
- The latest findings and advancements in bathymetric mapping, shedding light on previously hidden features of our planet's underwater landscape
- The importance of international cooperation and data sharing in achieving this ambitious global project
- Potential applications of comprehensive seabed mapping, from resource exploration to climate change research
- Demonstrating how this can influence commercial operations
Speakers
Afternoon Break
Breaks
Afternoon Break
3.20pm – 3.50pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Breaks
Technology roundtable: Autonomy, security, and responsibility in maritime operations
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: Autonomy, security, and responsibility in maritime operations
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- What is the optimal level of human involvement in autonomous operations? What type of training for personnel involved in autonomous operations?
- Should we view AI as an intelligent assistant, enhancing human capabilities, or a potential usurper of decision-making? Will AI be relied on too heavily and not be questioned enough?
- Is it possible to create truly tamper-proof remote systems, and what are the security challenges we must address?
- Who bears the ultimate responsibility for accidents involving autonomous ships? Who would be ultimately responsible if there is no ship’s Master on board? Legislative gaps and ethical frameworks need exploring
- Where do we draw the ethical line, especially in combat scenarios? What's the ideal level of automation for different ship functions? What happens in the event of an accident at sea when the nearest ship is an autonomous vessel?
Technology roundtable: Looking at responsible ai in shipping
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: Looking at responsible ai in shipping
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Advocating for an ethical approach to AI integration, ensuring human oversight and decision-making remain central
- The critical role of clean, well-organized data in maximising AI's effectiveness and reliability within the maritime industry
- The importance of transparent and explainable AI algorithms, building trust and understanding among stakeholders
- International cooperation in developing AI standards and regulations for responsible use in the maritime domain
- The need for upskilling and reskilling initiatives to prepare the workforce for the evolving landscape of AI-powered shipping
- Examine the potential to use existing skills in different ways
Speakers
Technology roundtable: The crew of the future - optimizing ship O&M with autonomy
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: The crew of the future - optimizing ship O&M with autonomy
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- How can PMS and operational data inform the optimal balance of crew and autonomous systems onboard, ensuring efficiency and safety?
- Is there currently enough high-quality, standardised operational data to fully leverage the potential of autonomous technologies?
- What new job opportunities will emerge with automation, requiring different skill sets and expertise?
- Remote Control of the Seas: Can remote manoeuvrability for cargo exchange and docking revolutionise operational efficiency and safety?
- How will automation truly impact personnel needs? Will it eliminate jobs, or simply shift them to remote roles?
Speakers
Human factors roundtable: Building the future workforce - attracting & retaining top talent
Roundtables
Human factors roundtable: Building the future workforce - attracting & retaining top talent
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- The negative effects of new employment contracts on ship training and O&M
- Taking a holistic approach to talent development, providing support at all stages of the career journey, from recruitment to upskilling and career progression
- Strategies to attract younger generations to the marine industry, highlighting its unique offerings, career potential, and commitment to innovation
- The need for improved career development programs and targeted recruitment to ensure the right talent fills critical roles within the industry
- The necessary mindset shift, educational adaptations, and specialised training required for technicians and engineers to handle new fuels
Speakers
Helen Oldridge CMarEng MIMarEST
Head of Scientific Engineering, National Oceanography Centre
Environment roundtable: Greenwashing or green giant? Demystifying decarbonisation in the maritime industry
Roundtables
Environment roundtable: Greenwashing or green giant? Demystifying decarbonisation in the maritime industry
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Exposing greenwashing tactics and advocating for transparency in decarbonisation efforts within the maritime industry
- Realistic pathways and timelines for achieving decarbonisation goals, prioritising effectiveness over symbolic actions
- Industry-wide collaboration, knowledge sharing, and investment in proven technologies and sustainable fuels and examination of new ideas
- Frameworks for monitoring and reporting decarbonisation progress, ensuring accountability and preventing misleading claims
Speakers
Environment roundtable: navigating future marine environmental regulations
Roundtables
Environment roundtable: navigating future marine environmental regulations
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Evolution in regulations and anticipation of significant changes in marine environmental regulations over the next 25 years
- Global initiatives impacting shipping: COP 28 outcomes and triple planetary crisis
- High Seas Treaty and shipping responsibility
- Challenges and opportunities for the shipping industry
- Zero emissions and zero harmful discharges
Speakers
Sahan Abeysekara IEng IMarEng MIMarEST
Principal Technology Lead, Environment, Lloyds Register
Registration and Networking Breakfast
All Streams
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8am – 9am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 1 hour
All Streams
Chair's Opening Remarks
All Streams
Chair's Opening Remarks
9am – 9.10am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 10 mins
All Streams
Speakers
Professor Ralph Rayner FIMarEST
Professorial Research Fellow, Grantham Research Institute and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Co-chair IMarEST Operational Oceanography SIG
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Unveiling the Future of Ships & Shipping
All Streams
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Unveiling the Future of Ships & Shipping
9.10am – 10.10am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 1 hour
All Streams
This opening plenary will dissect the interconnected forces of technology, human factors, and the environment, unveiling the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It will involve three high-level presentations with a subsequent panel discussion.
Demystifying fuel options and scrutinising the diverse fuel landscape, analysing available technologies, infrastructure capabilities, and long-term viability.
Examining the intricate web of regulations and political landscapes impacting them and the crucial role of stateled support. Determining how the fuels are perceived by the crew and also the public.
Achieving emission targets and Looking at the ripple effects of new fuel productions and evolving emission targets on the maritime industry's wider sustainability footprint and contribution to climate change mitigation.
10-minute presentation from each speaker followed by a 45-minute panel discussion with audience Q&A
Speakers
Professor Ralph Rayner FIMarEST
Professorial Research Fellow, Grantham Research Institute and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Co-chair IMarEST Operational Oceanography SIG
Dr Richard Bucknall
Head of Department for Mechanical Engineering, UCL, Maritime Research and Innovation UK
Claudene Sharp-Patel CMarTech FIMarEST
Global Technical Director, Marine and Offshore, Lloyds Register
Dr Lucy Gillam
Transdisciplinary researcher on Resilient Delta Clean Fuels for Shipping project
LR clean hull notations: Delivering environmental and efficiency benefits
Environment
LR clean hull notations: Delivering environmental and efficiency benefits
10.20am – 10.50am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Environment
- Environmental Impact: Hull Fouling vs GHG emissions
- Biofouling as a vector for the transfer of Invasive Alien Species (IAS)
- Energy efficiency during energy transition and beyond
- Synergy between energy efficiency and Biofouling management
- LR Clean Hull Notation Solution
Speakers
Sahan Abeysekara IEng IMarEng MIMarEST
Principal Technology Lead, Environment, Lloyds Register
Morning Break
Breaks
Morning Break
10.50am – 11.20am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Breaks
Achieving net zero carbon emissions and sustaining military capability on complex warships
Environment
Achieving net zero carbon emissions and sustaining military capability on complex warships
11.20am – 11.50am, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Environment
- The challenge of achieving net zero carbon emissions
- Achieving net zero and sustaining military capability on complex warships
- Insight into the fundamental requirements for naval fuels and the potential alternatives.
- The problem of no obvious direct sustainable replacement for marine gas oil
- Observations to signpost and inform the direction of travel
Speakers
Maritime Regulatory Landscape and Impacts for Commercial Marine
Environment
Maritime Regulatory Landscape and Impacts for Commercial Marine
12pm – 12.30pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Environment
- Current Maritime Regulatory Landscape and impact on commercial marine
- Alternative Fuel availability and commercial marine first movers
- Emerging technologies facilitating compliance with environmental regulations
- Case Study: Foreship's ammonia-fuelled container ship design
- Insights into how Foreship helps clients adapt to changing regulations and maintain compliance
Speakers
The art and science of removing plastic bottles from ships
Environment
The art and science of removing plastic bottles from ships
12.40pm – 1.10pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Environment
The talk will introduce the BIMCO best practice guide to removing plastic bottles from cargo ships- highlighting the following:
- Understanding the environmental Impact- introducing the impact of single-use plastic bottles, particularly in marine ecosystems, and the urgent need for the shipping industry to take proactive steps in reducing plastic waste.
- Exploring alternatives to Single-Use Plastic Bottles – introducing the various technologies and methods that can be used to replace single-use plastic bottles on ships- selecting the best system and what to do about bottles that cannot be removed
- Changing attitudes and behaviours - strategies for challenging seafarers' attitudes towards tap water and encouraging them to trust and consume water produced onboard – the role of testing regimes, engagement and dispelling misconceptions about tap water.
Speakers
Bev Mackenzie CSci CMarSci CMarSci(Oceanography) FIMarEST
Head of intergovernmental Engagement, BIMCO
Collaborative strategies for mitigating industry impacts on marine mammals: perspectives from global experts
Environment
Collaborative strategies for mitigating industry impacts on marine mammals: perspectives from global experts
2.10pm – 2.40pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Environment
Fireside Chat: Exploring innovative approaches and international collaboration efforts to mitigate industry impacts on marine mammals, including insights on marine mammal mitigation from industry operations and the significance of protected areas.
Speakers
A course to cleaner seas: Meeting emission targets in shipping
Environment
A course to cleaner seas: Meeting emission targets in shipping
2.50pm – 3.20pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Environment
- The current anti-pollution measures and the impact of upcoming changes, including the EU ETS and its reporting requirements.
- How major shipping companies prepare for stricter emissions regulations and potential penalties for non-compliance.
Speakers
Afternoon Break
Breaks
Afternoon Break
3.20pm – 3.50pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Breaks
Decommissioning and recycling of marine infrastructure
Environment
Decommissioning and recycling of marine infrastructure
3.50pm – 4.20pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Environment
- Guidelines for decommissioning of marine infrastructure
- The impact of the Hong Kong Convention's entry into force, its key provisions, and how it will reshape ships decommissioning and recycling landscape
- Best practices for safe and environmentally sound recycling, emphasising responsible waste management and worker safety
- Remaining challenges in dismantling infrastructure, financing, and ensuring compliance, exploring potential solutions and innovations
- The future design of marine assets and promoting practices that facilitate easier and more sustainable end-of-life management
- Development of materials which are less hazardous to operators and the environment
Speakers
Technology roundtable: Autonomy, security, and responsibility in maritime operations
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: Autonomy, security, and responsibility in maritime operations
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- What is the optimal level of human involvement in autonomous operations? What type of training for personnel involved in autonomous operations?
- Should we view AI as an intelligent assistant, enhancing human capabilities, or a potential usurper of decision-making? Will AI be relied on too heavily and not be questioned enough?
- Is it possible to create truly tamper-proof remote systems, and what are the security challenges we must address?
- Who bears the ultimate responsibility for accidents involving autonomous ships? Who would be ultimately responsible if there is no ship’s Master on board? Legislative gaps and ethical frameworks need exploring
- Where do we draw the ethical line, especially in combat scenarios? What's the ideal level of automation for different ship functions? What happens in the event of an accident at sea when the nearest ship is an autonomous vessel?
Technology roundtable: Looking at responsible ai in shipping
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: Looking at responsible ai in shipping
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Advocating for an ethical approach to AI integration, ensuring human oversight and decision-making remain central
- The critical role of clean, well-organized data in maximising AI's effectiveness and reliability within the maritime industry
- The importance of transparent and explainable AI algorithms, building trust and understanding among stakeholders
- International cooperation in developing AI standards and regulations for responsible use in the maritime domain
- The need for upskilling and reskilling initiatives to prepare the workforce for the evolving landscape of AI-powered shipping
- Examine the potential to use existing skills in different ways
Speakers
Technology roundtable: The crew of the future - optimizing ship O&M with autonomy
Roundtables
Technology roundtable: The crew of the future - optimizing ship O&M with autonomy
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- How can PMS and operational data inform the optimal balance of crew and autonomous systems onboard, ensuring efficiency and safety?
- Is there currently enough high-quality, standardised operational data to fully leverage the potential of autonomous technologies?
- What new job opportunities will emerge with automation, requiring different skill sets and expertise?
- Remote Control of the Seas: Can remote manoeuvrability for cargo exchange and docking revolutionise operational efficiency and safety?
- How will automation truly impact personnel needs? Will it eliminate jobs, or simply shift them to remote roles?
Speakers
Human factors roundtable: Building the future workforce - attracting & retaining top talent
Roundtables
Human factors roundtable: Building the future workforce - attracting & retaining top talent
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- The negative effects of new employment contracts on ship training and O&M
- Taking a holistic approach to talent development, providing support at all stages of the career journey, from recruitment to upskilling and career progression
- Strategies to attract younger generations to the marine industry, highlighting its unique offerings, career potential, and commitment to innovation
- The need for improved career development programs and targeted recruitment to ensure the right talent fills critical roles within the industry
- The necessary mindset shift, educational adaptations, and specialised training required for technicians and engineers to handle new fuels
Speakers
Helen Oldridge CMarEng MIMarEST
Head of Scientific Engineering, National Oceanography Centre
Environment roundtable: Greenwashing or green giant? Demystifying decarbonisation in the maritime industry
Roundtables
Environment roundtable: Greenwashing or green giant? Demystifying decarbonisation in the maritime industry
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Exposing greenwashing tactics and advocating for transparency in decarbonisation efforts within the maritime industry
- Realistic pathways and timelines for achieving decarbonisation goals, prioritising effectiveness over symbolic actions
- Industry-wide collaboration, knowledge sharing, and investment in proven technologies and sustainable fuels and examination of new ideas
- Frameworks for monitoring and reporting decarbonisation progress, ensuring accountability and preventing misleading claims
Speakers
Environment roundtable: navigating future marine environmental regulations
Roundtables
Environment roundtable: navigating future marine environmental regulations
4.30pm – 5.15pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 45 mins
Roundtables
- Evolution in regulations and anticipation of significant changes in marine environmental regulations over the next 25 years
- Global initiatives impacting shipping: COP 28 outcomes and triple planetary crisis
- High Seas Treaty and shipping responsibility
- Challenges and opportunities for the shipping industry
- Zero emissions and zero harmful discharges
Speakers
Sahan Abeysekara IEng IMarEng MIMarEST
Principal Technology Lead, Environment, Lloyds Register