Marinet Conference at SMM 2018: e-Nav, Robotics and Autonomy

On September 5, within SMM 2018, the Industry Association Marinet, in partnership with PortNews Media Group, will host a conference on the most promising maritime high technologies. Manufacturers and developers of smart systems will openly discuss with shipowners and regulators the hottest industry topics: e-Navigation, unmanned shipping and maritime robotics. 

Another feature of the conference is participation of several Russia based companies unveiling the most actual maritime developments in Russia.

Panel Battle & Maritime Robotics Fest 
Date:  September 5, 2018
Venue: Osaka Conference Room, Hall A4, Hamburg Messe und Congress, Messeplatz 1, Hamburg, Germany
Time: 10:30 – 15:00. Registration is open at 10:00 
Host: Industry Association Marinet in partnership with PortNews Media Group
Sponsor: RVC   
Language: English 

Panel Battle #1: Digital navigation vs e-Navigation. 10:30-11:30, Osaka Hall

Is the e-Navigation concept already outdated, even before its implementation? Should we talk about full-scale digital transformation of the maritime shipping and logistics as the real business demand driving the industry changes? Discover how “maritime Ubers” can crash traditional freight business, how Big Data will change the operations, and is there the real benefit behind technologies hype?

Panel Battle #2: Why don't unmanned ships sail? 11:30-12:30, Osaka Hall

The remote and autonomous shipping enthusiasts promise huge cost reduction and safety improvement, the first remote shipping trials are ongoing, IMO has started to consider relevant regulation – but do we really require, and are we ready for, unmanned shipping? Look at the real unmanned technologies implemented on the sea and discuss together with experts their potential benefits and barriers.
Maritime Robotics Fest. 13:00-14:30, Osaka Hall

After the break the conference continues with short speeches about projects in maritime robotics. Get to know the newest implementations in the commercial area and military solutions' conversion, freely discuss with developers details and benefits of these solutions.