The 11th Annual Meeting of Marine Technology 2017, organized by the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology (H.I.M.T) at the Eugenides Foundation on the 12 & 13 December 2017, was successfully completed.
The Conference welcomed the President of Η.Ι.Μ.Τ. Mr. M. Mantzafos, the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Mr. P. Kouroumblis, the President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, Mr. G. Pateras, the President of BIMCO Mr. A. Papagiannopoulos, the President of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association Mr. C. Simantonis, and the President of HELMEPA, Dr. G. Gratsos
The Annual Meeting honored with their presence executives and technical advisors of the shipping community as well as representatives of the Political and Academic world.
This year’s conference entitled “Boosting Blue Growth: The Marine Technology Factor” focused on the Blue Economy, highlighting the important role of maritime technology in developing suitable technological solutions that will both contribute to the development of the various maritime economic activities and improve their environmental performance.
Scientific and research papers were presented while the attendees had the opportunity to be informed on product developments presented by Greek and European companies, of international scope.
Notably interesting was the discussion of the Round Table, “Towards the Autonomous Ship and Digital Shipping“, in which members of the maritime community analyzed the trends, the obstacles and the future developments which are expected to affect the business model of shipping companies, highlighting at the same time the role of human factor.
The mini Round Table, focused on the use of Liquefied Natural Gas as a marine fuel and its prospects both globally and in Greece. At the same session the Marine LNG Network initiative was presented, concerning the establishment of a platform of systematic cooperation, that brings together marine LNG actors, both from the maritime and the energy sector.
The Annual Meeting of Marine Technology climaxed with a Gala Dinner 2017 at the Yacht Club of Greece, during which S. Hatzigrigoris was awarded with the H.I.M.T Award for his longstanding contribution to the progress of marine technology in Greece.
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