Remote Controlled and Automated Ships: Already a Reality?

Technological breakthroughs and new regulations are re-shaping the shipping industry. The Greek and Norwegian maritime clusters are world leaders and have a vast potential in sharing experiences and exchanging views.

To foster this dialogue, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Athens and Isalos.net are organizing a series of Digital Meetings.

The webinar entitled “Remote Controlled and Automated Ships: Already a Reality?” took place on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 19:00​ (EET).

Speakers:
• Vassilis Lampropoulos, Chief Operating Officer, Thenamaris Ships Management Inc.
• Miltos Synefias, Technical Director, Pleiades Shipping Agents S.A.
• Kostas Vlachos, COO, Latsco Marine Management Inc.
• Lars Kristian Moen, Advanced Maneuvering & Autonomy, Kongsberg Maritime
• Ørnulf Jan Rødseth, Senior Scientist, SINTEF Ocean
• Bjørn-Johan Vartdal, Head of Maritime Research Group, DNV GL
 
Moderator:
• Panos Kourkountis, Technical Director, Sea Traders S.A.

Welcoming Greeting:
• H.E. Frode Overland Andersen, Norwegian Ambassador to Greece and Cyprus
• Semiramis S. Paliou, Chairperson, HELMEPA