Thanks to rapid developments in maritime technology, autonomous shipping is now a realistic possibility. The impact will be wide-ranging, affecting communication and data transfer at sea, route optimisation, regulation and liability, the role of crews and even the definition of “seamanship”.

In this podcast Stavros Karamperidis and expert guests discuss the balance between benefits and risks of autonomous shipping for the maritime sector.

Episode contributors:

Dr Katrina Kemp, Maritime Autonomy Policy Lead, Autonomy Team Leader, Maritime & Coastguard Agency, UK

Ashley Stehr, Director and Principal Consultant, Stehr Consulting Ltd

Dr Tae-eun Kim, Associate Professor of Maritime Safety Management, University of Tromsø (UiT), The Arctic University of Norway

Series moderator:

Dr Stavros Karamperidis, Head of the Maritime Transport Research Group, University of Plymouth

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views, policy or position of American International Group Inc, or its subsidiaries or affiliates (AIG). Any content provided by the speakers in this podcase series is their opinion, and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or group of individuals or anyone or anything. AIG makes no warranty or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness or validity of any information provided during this podcast series, and AIG will not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided during this podcast series or any damages, losses, liabilities, injuries resulting from or arising from the Podcast including your use of the Podcast.

In a world of complex digital transformation, shipping faces new threats from organised crime. In this episode, Stavros Karamperidis and guests explain the risks and how the industry is responding.

Episode contributors:

Athanasios Drougkas, Cybersecurity Expert, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)

Dr. Swantje Westpfahl, Director, Institute for Security and Safety, Mannheim University of Applied Sciences

Chronis Kapalidis, Project Officer for Maritime Security, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)

Series moderator:

Dr Stavros Karamperidis, Head of the Maritime Transport Research Group, University of Plymouth

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views, policy or position of American International Group Inc, or its subsidiaries or affiliates (AIG). Any content provided by the speakers in this podcase series is their opinion, and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or group of individuals or anyone or anything. AIG makes no warranty or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness or validity of any information provided during this podcast series, and AIG will not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided during this podcast series or any damages, losses, liabilities, injuries resulting from or arising from the Podcast including your use of the Podcast.

Listen to expert analysis on the effects of rising sea levels and climate risks on port infrastructure, and the impact on shipping and global trade, in this episode of Navigating Marine Risks.

Episode contributors:
Regina Asariotis, Chief, Policy and Legislation Section, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Lydia Vamvakeridou-Lyroudia, Programme Director, Watershare; Senior Research Fellow, the Center for Water Systems, University of Exeter

Heather Houston, Devonport Delivery Director, Royal HaskoningDHV; Chair, PIANC UK

Series moderator:

Dr Stavros Karamperidis, Head of the Maritime Transport Research Group, University of Plymouth

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of American International Group, Inc. or its subsidiaries or affiliates ("AIG"). Any content provided by our speakers are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything. AIG makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, correctness, or validity of any information provided during this podcast series and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses injuries, or damages arising from its use.