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Thank you to all of the seafarers serving on international merchant ships in physically and mentally demanding roles who keep us supplied 365 days a year.

So much of our lives are facilitated by your sacrifices and dedication.

Today and everyday let’s celebrate you and work to improve conditions both on and off shore.

We’re at today with highlighting current and future career opportunities within the sector.

Such an excellent event and great to connect with the people who are making things happen.

Today is International Women in Engineering Day 👏🏻🌊

This INWED we’re celebrating all the female who are absolutely vital across the maritime sector. Working both at sea and on shore, providing critical technological solutions to problems, issues and ideas.



 

From Newcastle to London 🇬🇧

Day 3 of the Maritime Innovation Week at and it did not disappoint. Such an inspiring day and grateful for the opportunity to support.

Looking forward to returning for the final sessions tomorrow 👏🏻

Celebrating by recognising and raising awareness of some key facts.

Starting with this major one.

Who else was taught that most of Earth's oxygen came from trees, and in particular rainforests?

A quick google search showed that the emphasis and imagery is still mainly focused on this idea.

In fact, around 70% comes from marine plants 🌊 and 28% from trees 🌳

Our Ocean is being disproportionately affected by climate change.

Raising awareness of our Ocean and its role in giving and enabling our daily lives is an amazing opportunity. is one way to do this.

And while we're here 👇

🌍 70% of Earth is water, 97% is Ocean 🌊

🐠 The majority of life on Earth is aquatic, with many more yet to be discovered

🛰 Only about 20% of the global seafloor had been mapped with modern high-resolution technology

⌛️ The ocean contains more ancient artifacts than any museums

💡 Last year, the ’s’ was dropped from World Ocean(s) Day to emphasise our connectedness on this blue planet and to encourage collective action.

Maritime Innovation Week (13-16 June) is a free-to-attend event taking place in a unique format across two locations in the North East and London.

Event partners include with speakers from both inside and outside of the maritime industry set to challenge traditional approaches to some of the industry’s most pressing topics.

Days 1 and 2 will be delivered at the Maritime 2050 Innovation Hub, Port of Tyne, whilst Days 3 and 4 will be held at London, and form part of the maritime fringe event for

Spaces for the event are open cross-industry to people and organisations with an interest in , &

For the full schedule and to sign up, follow the link in bio

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The Curious Case of History and the Future- The Great Maritime Story.

An opinion piece written by us and the in collaboration with , offering insight into the current and future challenges and opportunities within the sector, drawing parallels with the historic analysis from the past.

‘Learning from each other and across our shared history can help us put today’s biggest challenges into context, avoid past mistakes and build on successes.’

Link in bio.

Morning of meetings but time to stop by and check in on and

Always an absolute hive of activity, 365 days a year and today was no exception with the cruise ship ‘The Spirit of Discovery’ being restocked, bunkering (refuelling) being undertaken by the Whitonia and the cargo ship Bjorg just underway after a brief stop in port.

Have you considered a career in the maritime sector? It’s one the best kept secrets within the UK directly supporting over 225,000 jobs and full of many different opportunists, not all based at sea.

Head over to Maritime UK careers to find out more (link in our bio).

Applications open - closing date 31/1/22

An exciting opportunity to undertake a 3-year doctoral research program with Yonder Cloud Limited and the University of Liverpool - Port City Innovation Hub is open to applicants.

The project aims to lead the development of high-performance computing technology and is looking to create the next generation of AI computing techniques for application in the Maritime Industry.

As part of the project, using computer vision and machine learning, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing algorithms that can be used to elucidate and better understand features of petabytes of data. These findings will be used to improve the locations of wind turbines, pinpoint the location of undersea cables and create opportunities for a wide range of further applications within marine/maritime.

As this is a computing-based PhD the team is looking for a student with a good knowledge of programming, who is willing to learn and will not be afraid to push the boundaries.

There is no specific need for a background in geography or coastal science.

To find out more about the role and for the application, details visit https://zcu.io/wzkm

Its been nearly a week since ended and while the media buzz surrounding the packed two weeks of events and announcements has subsided work to extract and understand commitments, declarations, and policies has begun in earnest.

It seems that, so far, COP26 has been widely regarded as a 'positive energy' for the maritime sector and extremely well represented by UK maritime bodies such as Maritime UK, Mersey Maritime , Department for Transport

The International Maritime Hub, a combined initiative between Maritime UK and City of Glasgow College worked well to increase the visibility of the UK Maritime Sector and highlight challenges and opportunities toward the Net Zero goal.

There also seems to be somewhat of a continued awakening to the importance of the sector, and in particular shipping as supporting global trade. Interest is, of course, building in the commercial opportunities which will be presented as a result of this focus on the reduction of GHG emissions and private sector funding to enable large-scale projects will be required. However, while regulation, policy, and people catch up it's worth remembering that we can't wait for a perfect solution to manifest, there is no 'silver bullet', and there are opportunities for progress that could be made today.

We've put together a quick roundup of the most notable announcements made over the course of the event and invite you to reach out should you like more information about current technology, research, data-centric approaches, AI, or simply just for a chat and we will be happy to connect you with the most appropriate people for your needs.

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‘To understand how to respond to cybersecurity threats we first need to agree on what this term means’ - Dr. Stavros Karamperidis.

As dependence on technology and data increases within the sector, the risk of cyberattack will inevitably continue to grow.

We spoke with Dr. Karamperidis, a leading expert in Maritime Cybersecurity, Lecturer in Maritime Economics, and Head of Maritime Transport Research Group at the University of Plymouth about the issues surrounding cybersecurity within the industry and his thoughts on managing cyber risk.

https://zcu.io/A8Zt

Thanks to Mersey Maritime Ltd for featuring this article in the September Ezine.

Cybersecurity needs to become a mindset, not just a response. Cyber-attacks are increasing globally, often resulting in huge financial losses and long-term damage to reputation. Within the maritime sector cybercrime is also on the rapid rise. Over the past 3 years the sector has se...

It's hard to explain just how important are and how the role they play in facilitating our daily lives is so often carried out without acknowledgement.

So today, on , seafarers are the focus because no matter how quickly the maritime technology landscape is changing it is seafarers who will remain at the core of shipping's future.

International Maritime Organization - IMO

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World Maritime Day 2021 - Seafarers at core of shipping's future. 'Shipping drives world trade and that trade simply does not happen without seafarers. While the challenges of automation and digitalization - not to mention decarbonization - will drive change in shipping, we will always...

Congratulations to Professor Mark Girolami who has been appointed as the first Chief Scientist by

Reflecting on his appointment, Professor Girolami said:

“I am delighted to have this opportunity to become the Turing’s first Chief Scientist and, in this role, provide the required leadership to accomplish the Institute’s mission of making great leaps in data science and AI research and innovation in order to change the world for the better..."

and continue to shape our changing landscapes and within the sector represents opportunities to meet some of the greatest challenges.

Read more in our blog or for further discussion contact the team who will be able to direct your query

The final day of for us here at the hub.

It’s been great to return to face to face events once again and to see the measures organisations have taken to help keep everyone safe.

There have been so many insightful conversations and in particular it was good to see discussed across the board as a priority.

Turning these conversations into actions is the next step and as many have said ‘these are exciting times for maritime’ - we’re looking forward to helping with progress.

It was great to attend the Mersey Maritime Ltd and Western Union Business Solutions breakfast event ‘Innovation doesn’t have to be revolutionary’ this morning, held at the  as part of .

There was a real feeling of honesty when talking about and what this means for maritime. One of the key takeaway messages was definitely 'innovation doesn't always mean big and expensive, instead, we can rise to challenges together through idea sharing and incremental change'.

Thanks to cross-industry experts from Western Union Business Solutions,  , and Bibby Marine for a really thought-provoking start to the day and of course to the team at Mersey Maritime Ltd for the opportunity.

We are pleased to be able to formally announce our MoU with The Alan Turing Institute to support research and innovation for the use of AI and data science within the Marine and Maritime community.

Through this collaboration, we aim to identify and share opportunities for potential research in several key impact areas: artificial intelligence and machine learning, advanced analytics, computational science, and data-centric engineering.

We look forward to progressing this journey and to continuing to work with Dr. Adam Sobey and Prof. Gabriel Weymouth who form part of the Marine and Maritime Data-Centric Engineering Program at the Alan Turing Institute.

Read our joint press release here https://zcu.io/ftBb

❓Can you help inform research on interim impacts of on ?

Research is being carried out by Dr. Stavros Karamperidis, University of Plymouth and member of the Maritime Digital Hub team, and Prof. Thanos Pallis, University of the Aegean, who hope to generate knowledge on the interim impacts (positive and negative) of Brexit on UK Ports and help to inform stakeholders.

The survey is open to all who use or work within ports, is strictly confidential, and should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

To find out more and to access the survey follow the link https://zcu.io/sozB

On we are privileged to share a thought provoking article from .

Seafarers are not only an integral part of our supply chain but real people who’s work touches everyone of us personally.

Our words couldn’t do justice to the conditions which seafarers are facing amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic. Swipe right to read ‘Seafarers’ as written by Adam, Merchant Navy Officer Cadet and Independent Lifeboat Volunteer.

📷 Adam Stockmann

The Mersey Maritime Exchange conference is taking place this Friday 25th June 10-12.30.

The conference is free to join and will reflect on progress and identify areas for prioritisation in the coming months and years.

Held on Friday to coincide with the conference will also see the launch of the Maritime UK report detailing progress and how individuals and companies can get involved in the various activities being delivered in support of the 2050 vision.

We are excited to announce that Maritime Digital Hub founder Kevin Smith will be joining the panel discussion alongside Tom Chant, Society Maritime Industries , Jonathan Taylor, Expleo Group and former Minister for Maritime Nus Ghani representing Artemis Technologies

Register for the event to be included in opportunities for Q&As and to be part of discussions that aim to shape the future of maritime.

https://zcu.io/6XWE

The Mersey Maritime Exchange - Mersey Maritime ‘Maritime 2050: The journey so far’   Mersey Maritime are delighted to announce their third annual conference The Mersey Maritime Exchange. The Mersey Maritime Exchange was originally conceived in 2019, in response to the Government’s Maritime 2050 report which set out the future of the secto...

Maritime Digital Hub and partners Scenegraph Studios support Speakers for Schools "Discover Digital Careers" event hosted by Liverpool John Moores University

The aim is to inform and demonstrate current and future digital career opportunities across industry.

This is an exciting time for the maritime sector. There has been a fast-paced adoption of new technologies in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and with the aim of meeting a range of current challenges in line with the Maritime 2050 agenda including decarbonisation, optimisation, connectivity, and safety.

Both ourselves and our partners are looking forward to demonstrating real-world applications of digital technology and supporting the development of the digital skills required to help future-proof the maritime workforce.

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As the first week of draws to a close we have been listening and learning and we are reminded of

🌈 The importance of standing together where people seek to divide.
🌈 Showing allyship to our LGBTQIA+ communities
🌈 Loving others and ourselves passionately and proudly
🌈 Honouring the activists fighting for equality
🌈 Believing in the power of diversity

Thank you to the team at Maritime UK - Diversity in Maritime for the amazing work they have done over this past year to support diversity and inclusion in our industry.

Find out more and help support progress within the sector 👇

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Diversity in Maritime | Maritime UK On 5 May 2020 Maritime UK launched of the Diversity in Maritime programme. Diversity in Maritime aims to promote a fair, equal and inclusive UK maritime industry that embraces diversity and creates a supportive and open atmosphere for all to be able to achieve their potential. The programme works cl...

Maritime Digital Hub are pleased to support the Abandon Normal Devices Festival, a nomadic festival of digital culture, art, and film, which is back 27 May - 11 July, online and at sites in Merseyside & Chesire (UK).

Taking place under a new hybrid format the festival will explore the post-industrial landscapes of the Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey.

One of the events to note: By The Sound of Things - Kate Davis, an immersive audiovisual experience exploring the vast echoes and epic scale of the modern shipping industry, which will be shown on board the unique steam-powered, Mersey-built boat, The Danny - Daniel Adamson a 1903 steamship with a unique story



Read more about the festival via our blog 👇

https://maritime.digital/blog/f/maritime-digital-hub-supports-and-festival-2021

Thank you to Marine Professionals - IMarEST for facilitating an open and honest panel discussion surrounding the mental wellbeing of .

This Mental Health Foundation , it's crucial to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has exasperated existing difficulties faced by many seafarers.

The impact of extended periods onboard ships as the crew change crisis continues are devastating.

As an industry, we are all responsible. For the problem, for the solutions, and for prioritising the mental wellbeing of the men and women who keep global trade flowing - night & day, 365 days a year.

Open conversations and tough truths are definitely required, alongside educating ourselves around the realities of life at sea.

Let's keep the conversation going

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In the March issue of the Mersey Maritime Ezine, we announced our strategic partnership with SeaBot XR

SeaBot XR works with companies to identify the competencies, training, and upskilling their workforces will require in the shift towards automated operations. Focussed on supporting the learning journey from hire to retire, SeaBot XR is incorporating the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver new, integrated approaches to training and proficiency assurance.

Read more about our SeaBot XR and our partnership in the March issue below 👇

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Congratulations to our partners Zizo, provider of data analytics for business, logistics, and retail, who have been selected as 1 of 14 cutting-edge start-ups for the Madesmarteruk Technology Accelerator Challenge.

The aim of the challenge is to help businesses take advantage of technology to alter and improve the way manufacturing is approached.

Such technology has wider applications for cross-industry usage and in particular within the maritime sector. We work closely with our partners where they recognise these opportunities and encourage further conversations to help solve the challenges faced.

Read the press release over at Maritime Digital Hub https://maritime.digital/blog/f/zizo-selected-for-the-made-smarter-technology-accelerator

Zizo selected for the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator Strategic partners, Zizo, have been selected as one of 14 innovative technology startup’s for the Made Smarter Technology Accelerator.

'Cybersecurity is more than just technology. It is about recognising that successful cybercriminals are the experts in their field, and only through education and partnerships will we protect our businesses and supply chains.'

https://maritime.digital/cybersecurity

Cybersecurity | Maritime Digital Hub With all the opportunities that digital technology, devices, and media bring us there are some inherent risks that we must mitigate.

“Cyber–attacks on the maritime industry’s OT systems have increased by 900% over the last three years." Rizika, 2020.

Digitalisation and digital technologies are changing the maritime landscape at an ever-increasing pace. With all the opportunities that this brings us there are some inherent risks that we must mitigate, and protection from cyber threats and attacks is paramount.

We are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with digital security experts Nemesis Digital Security.

The new threat and attack landscapes require a different and more advanced digital security approach to protect an organisation. It also requires a different way of looking at investment in digital security infrastructure. Nemesis Digital Security delivers the world’s most secure proactive digital security programme through an ecosystem of managed intelligence - customised for the digitally interconnected organisation.

Read more about Nemesis Digital Security and the partnership here

https://maritime.digital/blog/f/nemesis-digital-security-joins-maritime-digital-hub

A positive message from our partners Virsec this around decarbonisation of the industry.

Some great work already underway utilising digital solutions to meet some of the objectives however it is the work of the people and the challenging of mindsets that will have the greatest impacts.

Thanks for your efforts team Virsec 👏🏻

This we want to highlight the positive steps the maritime industry is taking to decarbonise the sector.

The International Maritime Organization - IMO aims to reduce the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050, and reduce the carbon intensity of emissions by 40% by 2030, and 70% by 2050 (compared to 2008 levels).

The decarbonisation strategy includes:

⭐ Cleaner fuels and vessels
⭐ Zero-carbon fuels and vessels by 2050
⭐ Co-ordinating industry commitments
⭐ New environmental policies and regulations
⭐ Investment in research and development
⭐ Supportive government action
⭐ Understanding societal shifts and consumer demands

This approach needs every aspect of shipping to get involved, and we're proud to be playing our part. We recently joined North West business leaders in maritime for the Mersey Maritime Ltd decarbonisation agenda, to discuss the region's innovation to support the strategy.