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fruitful results. The knowledge and expertise Scan the barcode with your mobile phone Since 1978
gained through experience at sea, coupled
with a willingness to learn and adapt to new to visit our website.
technologies, will be essential for success in
the digitalised future of the maritime indus-
try. Ultimately, a balance between traditional
maritime practices and emerging technolog-
ical skills will be necessary to optimise ves-
sel performance and ensure the safety and
well-being of all crew members.
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We are fortunate to have many sister ships I INTERGRATED SOLUTIONS
and tend to train people with the same
methods, increasing their experience and
knowledge in certain aspects.
Cyber threats seem to be troubling shipping industry
members as they are sceptical about the initiatives ◊ Electrical Equipment
taken by governments and regulatory bodies so far.
In your view, what steps are needed to ensure the ◊ Pneumatic Controls
safety of both crews and vessels in the digitalised ◊ Marine Type Cables
future of shipping?
The increasing prevalence of cyber threats ◊ Monitoring & Alarm Consoles
in the maritime industry is a growing con-
cern, and it is clear that action needs to be ◊ Boiler Automation Systems
taken to ensure the safety of both crews and
vessels in the digitalised future of shipping. ◊ Main Switch Boards
We have invested heavily in cybersecurity by
establishing an in-house department. Key ◊ 15 P.P.M Oil Discharge Monitors
action steps include conducting cybersecu-
rity risk assessments, implementing training ◊ Oil Mist Detectors
In the near future, skills such as proficiency in and awareness programmes, establishing ◊ EGCS, WBTS valves
advanced navigation systems, remote moni- regulations, and fostering collaboration
toring technologies, and cybersecurity will be and information sharing between industry ◊ Main Engine Maneuvering Systems
essential qualities for seafarers. More pre- stakeholders. A multifaceted approach that
cisely, these skills may include: includes these measures will be necessary ◊ Tank Level Measurement Systems
– Proficiency in the use of advanced navigation for effective cybersecurity management
systems, including electronic chart display and in the maritime industry. It is of very high ◊ Gas Detection Systems - O2 Analyzers
information systems (ECDIS) and automatic importance to involve all the stakeholders
identification systems (AIS) (engine manufacturers, for example) in the ◊ Cargo & Ballast Pump Controls
– Ability to work with remote monitoring tech- whole exercise in order to have a correct
nologies and automation systems, including risk assessment of the cyber threat. ◊ Water Ingress Detection Systems
the use of drones and other unmanned sys- The maritime industry is rapidly becoming ◊ Generators Power Management Systems
tems for vessel inspection and maintenance more digitalised, and data utilisation will play
– Data analysis skills, allowing seafarers to an increasingly vital role in the daily opera- ◊ Measurement Instruments Certification
interpret and analyse large amounts of data tion of vessels, both for troubleshooting and
generated by vessel sensors and systems for predicting failures and improving reliabil- ◊ Reconditioned Ship Machinery and spares
– Cybersecurity skills to prevent, detect, and ity and financial efficiency. As digitalisation
respond to cyber threats that could compro- continues to expand throughout the industry,
mise vessel systems and operations there is no going back, and it will be essen-
While it is important to acknowledge that tial to balance the benefits of this technol-
specific skills will be required of future sea- ogy with the potential risks and challenges
farers, we must not lose sight of the valuable that come with it. Maintaining the safety of
benefits that can be gained from sea experi- vessels and crews must remain a top priority,
ence under challenging conditions. By com- and proactive measures such as cybersecurity
bining traditional best practices with emerg- risk assessments, training and awareness, and
ing technological skills, we can enhance our collaboration will be necessary to manage
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