It’s Time for an Industrial Inquiry Commission into Ports and Automation
did recommend the 72-hour strike/lockout notification period now included in the Canada Labor Code.Industrial inquiry commissionA commission on port automation can share information, promote understanding and make recommendations. It would examine trends in container terminal automation, as well as technology trends in non-containerized and commodity-exporting terminals.It can determine the nature and extent of the skills shortage in B.C. ports and look into the adequacy of existing recruitment, retention and training systems. And it can learn from the experiences of port workers, especially casual workers
Wärtsilä Names Håkan Agnevall as President and CEO
;I am eagerly looking forward to joining Wärtsilä and its team of highly skilled and committed professionals. I believe that Wärtsilä can make a real difference for its stakeholders and the society through innovation, focusing on sustainability and operational performance. The technology trends in clean energy, automation and connectivity offer exciting new business opportunities, and Wärtsilä is very well placed to be a leading player in the marine and energy markets of the future."
NAVTOR Hires Holme as Chief Technology Officer
and automating previously manual tasks, huge economic savings can be made in terms of man hours, while safety standards, fuel consumption and fleet management can be optimized. “But we see this as the start of the journey rather than the destination. By staying on top of broader technology trends and marrying them to market needs, NAVTOR can continue to develop products that give our customers competitive advantage in an ever tighter marketplace. For example, by encompassing more data, from more sources (including the ever-growing number of marine systems), we can continually refine
The Human Aspect of the Autonomous Ship
often driven by both economics and the emissions of energy. Though the implications for shipping are profound, there has been much less thought given to the human aspect of the autonomous vessel. The Autonomous Ship – a Revolution A refreshing change comes in a new report, Global Marine Technology Trends 2030, authored by the IACS member Lloyds Register (LR), in conjunction with the UK-based consultancy QinetiQ , and University of Southampton. Commercial shipping is one of three segments examined in the report, which also looks at naval vessels and Ocean Space, which also delves into natural
Slone Joins ASA Electronics
campaigns as well as SEO/SEM strategies for the corporation and its product lines. “We are excited to have Slone on our team. Her background in digital marketing is going to be a valuable asset to our team as we continue to expand our marketing mix as well as embrace current technology trends,” said Monica Pletcher, ASA Marketing Manager. Slone recently graduated from FIT in New York City where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Direct & Interactive Marketing along with a minor in Spanish. She has worked extensively with online marketing, branding and social
