Based on the topic of smart and sustainable maritime transport, the workshop featured numerous honorable guests, namely, Chief Marine Technology Officer James J. S. Jeng of Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (YM), Project Manager Ching-Chin Tu of the Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC), Chairperson Feng-Ming Tsai of the Department of Shipping and Transportation Management at National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU), and other experts. Over 70 participants, including representatives from the public sector as well as those from maritime and logistics public associations, academia, and industry, jointly participated to explore topics such as vessel intelligentization and emerging energy and cybersecurity technology in maritime transport.
The workshop included three insightful keynote speeches. The first speaker focused on challenges of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and discussed the corresponding strategies and actions adopted by Taiwan’s maritime industry. An emphasis was placed on energy transition and improvement of vessel energy efficiency as imperative topics that mark the first step toward sustainable martime transport. The second speaker shared insights into the digitalization of maritime transport, including vessel intelligentization and associated cybersecurity issues. The third speaker highlighted the importance of cybersecurity in maritime transport by discussing major maritime cybersecurity incidents, analyzing attack methods and potential threats, and proposing various countermeasures. The concluding panel discussion, as evidenced by the enthusiastic feedback from participants, underscored energy transition and digitalization as crucial topics that the maritime industry should continue to research and promote in the future.
Deputy Director General Pin-Chuan Chen of the MPB, stated that sustainable development in maritime shipping is a complex topic. This workshop outlined its connotations through themes such as environmental protection, digitalization, and security. Environmental protection, including alternative energy research and vessel energy efficiency optimization, is a current international maritime focus. Digitalization is a prerequisite for ensuring the future competitiveness of the maritime industry. Similarly, security has not only been a persistent topic in maritime transport, but one that evolves continually. The workshop was expected to inspire academic, industrial, and government sectors. Additionally, through collaborative efforts between public and private sectors, we anticipate the creation of a safe and favorable environment for maritime development.
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