• Short overview of Remote Operating Centres – benefits and potential use-cases of the technology. Technological challenges of establishing Remote Operating Centres.
• Regulatory considerations in establishing Remote Operating Centres. What kind of regulatory frameworks are there already and what should regulatory agencies be working on in the future?
• The role of 5G and high-speed connectivity in enabling remote control and reduced manning capabilities in the maritime industry.
• Overview and plans of the joint research project between the Riga Freeport (Latvia), St. John’s Port (Canada) and Plymouth Port (United Kingdom) in establishing a joint testbed environment for Remote Operating Centres.

Speakers:

Rob Watson, Founder & Director, On The Layline Limited

Ansis Zeltins, CEO, Freeport of Riga Authority

Andre Burgess, Partnerships lead, Assured Autonomy, National Physical Laboratory

Kelley Santos, Director, The Launch, Marine Institute (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Arturs Lindenbergs, Head of Innovations Development Division, LMT

John (Mac) McDonald, Head of Marine Operations Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory