More than 150 Middle East shipping industry professionals gathered last week at the Taj Dubai Hotel for a technical meeting to learn more about emerging technologies for navigation, communication and security in ship operations.
The session was hosted jointly by Elcome International and the UAE Branch of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST).
“New technologies working with skilled and experienced professionals will bring improved levels of safety, lower levels of emissions and higher revenues than we see now,” said Nikeel Idnani, Honorary Secretary of IMarEST UAE. “The willingness to engage with bold, revolutionary ideas such as emerging technologies are key drivers behind a company’s progressive outlook, creating high economic value.”
Expert speakers from Elcome and its partner organizations gave presentations on the state-of-the-art in new technologies and how shipping companies can best employ these new high-tech tools of the trade.
Ryo Yajima of JRC Alphatron Marine spoke on “Enhancing Safety and Efficiency through Digital Navigation.” Andreas Luteberget, of Global Eagle, presented “The Connected Ship: Why, How and What?” followed by his associate Benny Retnamony, who discussed “An Overview of Hybrid Networks and How IMO Might Drive It to Be the Standard for Increasing Levels of Autonomy in Shipping.” The final presentation was given by Elcome’s Kostiantyn Matvieiev, who spoke on “Cyber Security on the Bridge” with practical reference to risks when transferring files on navigation equipment and provided a description of Elcome’s new cyber security software.
An open Q&A panel discussion concluded the evening. The panelists agreed that maritime businesses should embrace technology rather than fear it. Jimmy Grewal, Executive Director of Elcome International, emphasized, “Technology should be an enabler. Digitalization can take operational efficiency to the next level for shipping companies committed enough to make the effort to make it work for them.”
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About Elcome International LLC
Founded in 1969, Elcome is based in Dubai, UAE, and is one of the world’s largest maritime companies with a diversified portfolio of technologies and solutions. Celebrating its 50thanniversary this year, Elcome is now operating out of 23 offices, across 11 countries and with over 500 employees. Elcome is the authorized sales and service representative for world leading OEMs across defense, oil & gas, offshore, merchant shipping and yachting industry segments. Elcome’s factory-trained engineers visit more than 800 ships every month from Suez to Singapore with an impressive first-time fix-rate of 96 percent. Elcome is a specialist turnkey solutions provider of navigation, communication, automation and safety systems. Elcome’s Electronics Service Hub in Dubai is a full-service center with lifecycle support and life extension services for obsolete electronics. Elcome is the Middle East’s largest supplier of nautical charts and publications, both print and digital, with two print-on-demand centers in Dubai and Colombo for ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts. Elcome operates an FTA-approved training center and bridge simulator in Dubai for dynamic positioning and ECDIS systems. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 by DNV.
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