Ship Technology Days
Konferanse This year, we are excited to once again explore the forefront of maritime technology! Over two inspiring days, we will dive into the unique maritime cluster of Sunnmøre, while connecting with international experts leading advancements in maritime technology.
Ship Technology Days brings together professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to discuss cutting-edge innovations and tackle the challenges needed to drive the industry forward.
The conference is a collaboration between GCE Blue Maritime Cluster, Ulstein Næringsforening, MAFOSS and the MIDAS project, funded by the Norwegian Research Council and led by NTNU.
Program
26 February 2025
Company Visits (12:00 – 17:00)
The event starts with lunch and an introduction at Skaparhuset, Ulsteinvik, at 12.00, followed by guided tours to Kongsberg Maritime and Green Yard Kleven that offer unique insights into two of the leading maritime companies in the Ulsteinvik region – a key hub in Norway's maritime cluster. The bus departures from Skaparhuset at 12.30.
Blue Maritime Hangout (17:00 – 20:00)
Join us for an evening of networking, food, and drinks at Skaparhuset, Ulsteinvik, featuring a engaging presentation from Øyvind Kamsvåg, Cheif Designer of Ulstein Design and Solutions, telling the tale about the X-Bow and an interactive workshop by the MIDAS Project.
27 February 2025: Conference Day
Venue: Quality Hotel Ulstein
09:00 – 10:00: Registration and Coffee
10:00 – 16:30: Conference Sessions
Welcome
Pioneering the martime industry
Severin Sadjina | Research Scientist | SINTEF Nordvest
Alexandra Neyts | Project Manager | NTNU – Introducing MIDAS Academy
Jens Nygård | Business Development manager NTNU TTO | NTNU / MIDAS – Inventions from MIDAS: Maritime Head-Up Display
PAUSE
Autonomy and Automation: Resource Optimization
Kristine Prøsch | Chief Product Officer | Massterly – Introduction to Autonomy in Ship Operations – Experiences from ongoing projects
Sveinung Soma | CEO | Remota – Navigating the change: The Impact of Remote-Controlled Operations
Lunch
Hendrik Busshoff | Vard Electro | Development of SeaQ Remote
Nils Haktor Bua | Head of Section for New Maritime Technologies | Sjøfartsdirektoratet
Panel debate
Advancing operations through data and technologies
Ola Drange Veglo | Business Development AI and Digital Thrust | DNV | AI in maritime: Opportunities and Challenges
Ken Hellerud | Manager – Digital Solutions Global Sales & Marketing | Kongsberg Maritime
Andre Listou Ellefsen | CEO | DIPAI
Summary
17:00: The conference dinner
Session 1 - Pioneering maritime research
Norwegian research institutions are at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art technologies that will shape our future. In this session, SINTEF and NTNU among others, will present key projects they are working on.
Session 2 - Remote operations and resource optimization
Advanced maritime operations are a core strength of our maritime cluster. Continuous optimization of these operations is essential to maintain our leading position. In this session, leading players including Massterly and Remota will present their latest developments and share insights into opportunities and challenges within remote navigation and remote-controlled operations. Hendrik Busshoff from Vard Electro will share insights into the development of SeaQ Remote.
Nils Haktor Bua from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) will highlight the importance of collaboration between class societies, flag authorities, and developers.
Session 3 - Advancing operations through data and technology
The question is no longer how much data we can collect, but rather how to leverage it to create value and develop innovative tools. In this session, DIPAI will present their rapidly evolving platform, showcasing how it unlocks the potential of data, while Kongsberg will share their insight in digital product development.
DNV will also explore the opportunities and challenges arising from new regulations, such as the EU Data Act and AI Act.
More exciting speakers will be announced soon.
Join us for a day of valuable insights, engaging discussions, and opportunities to connect with leading experts and exciting new contacts!