Day 2 - Wednesday, 5 November

Automation, Intelligent Systems & the Human Element

Autonomous Shipping: Progress & Possibilities

Panel Focus: Autonomous and remote-controlled vessels are no longer a future vision—they’re actively being tested and deployed in various segments of the maritime industry. This panel brings together key players advancing autonomous capabilities to explore lessons learned, current limitations, and the technologies enabling safer, more intelligent vessel operations.

Suppliers

Kongsberg Maritime

Global leader in autonomous vessel systems and remote operation technologies, with proven full-scale deployments.

VSTEP

Specialist in simulation-based training and operational modelling for crew and autonomous scenarios.

DICE Engineering

Focused on modular navigation and situational awareness systems to support the transition to autonomous functionality.

Fraunhofer – CML

Panellists

Kristian Osnes

Program Director, Remote & Autonomous, Kongsberg Maritime AS.

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Tije Vos

Commercial Director at VSTEP.

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Sofien Kerkeni

Chief Executive Officer, D-ICE Engineering.

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Hans-Christoph Burmeister

Head of Department ‘Sea Traffic and Nautical Solutions’, Fraunhofer- CML

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Human-in-the-Loop: Crew Performance, Safety & Skills in Smart Shipping

Panel Focus: As vessels become more digital and autonomous, the human element remains critical. This panel explores how maritime stakeholders are leveraging technology not to replace crews, but to empower them—enhancing decision-making, safety, wellbeing, and operational performance through real-time data, training innovation, and behavioural insights.

Suppliers

Simwave

Leading provider of advanced maritime simulation and performance-based crew training, focusing on real-time readiness and adaptive learning.

Mental Health Support Solutions GmbH (MHSS)

Pioneers in crew mental health support, offering counselling, resilience coaching, and onboard wellbeing frameworks.

ClassNK

A classification society offering insights into safety standards, training compliance, and the integration of digital systems in human factors evaluation.

ELNAV AI

Panellists

Ryan Verhagen

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Simwave B.V.