Driving Innovation in Maritime Safety: Highlights from Transport Research Arena Conference 2024

The SafeNav Project participated in the Transport Research Arena Conference 2024 in Dublin. Represented by Capt. Jorgen Grindevoll, CEO of Ladar Limited and SafeNav Innovator and, and Jena Dover, Business Developer at GMS, the team came away with valuable insights and several productive discussions.

Meeting with dignitaries and stakeholders such as Magda Kopczyńska, DG for Mobility and Transport at the EC, and Jaap Gebraad, Secretary-General at Waterborne TP, exciting developments within the project were shared. Central to these discussions was the groundbreaking SafeNav Project, which harnesses AI to develop an advanced decision support system. This system is designed to assist ship operators in critical scenarios, addressing the evolving challenges of maritime navigation, particularly in the context of autonomous and remote operation. By optimizing collision avoidance strategies and mitigating risks, SafeNav aims to significantly enhance safety and efficiency in maritime transportation.

Grindevoll was also interviewed about the SafeNav technology and its potential impact on the maritime tech domain during the conference.

The collaboration between European regulatory authorities, industry leaders, and technology pioneers underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation and promoting safety within the maritime sector. Through collaborative initiatives like those showcased at the Transport Research Arena Conference 2024, the path towards safer navigation and enhanced maritime operations becomes clearer than ever before.