MASS Think Tank Belgium

What people don’t always realize is that innovation also comes with new legislation to guarantee safety. But how can legislation be designed in a way that it doesn’t block progress? In today’s era, a balance is needed between prescriptive legislation vs a goal-based (case-by-case) approach. Stability vs flexibility. Technology is a learning curve and if we want to move forward collaboration and sharing knowledge is key. Kudos to the team of FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer for taking the initiative to organize a symposium that brought together national administrations as well as industry players and technology providers. It has been a fruitful day with an amazing view. Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association (KBRV) MASS Think Tank Belgium VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute Kobus Langedock Diederik Wéreau Alvaro Lorenzo Lopez National Oceanography Centre

👨💻🚢💡 A full house with lots of brain power always leads to vibrant discussions and interesting questions. Special thanks to Diederik Wéreau & Jan Pas (FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer), Pieter-Jan Note (MAHI) and Kris Van Mullem (BATIA MOSA GROUP) for sharing your legal and technical knowledge with our MASS Think Tank Belgium community. Presentations will be published 🔜 on our #MASS website: https://lnkd.in/eAGpUMcU Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association (KBRV)

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🙏 Thank you Robin Pauwels for giving us the opportunity to kick-off our first technical 🐋 #WHALE session at The Beacon | Innovation Community . I could not have imagined a better audience then a room full of experts on sensors, data modeling, AI, ... and I'm truly grateful for the interaction we received. The strength of the MASS Think Tank Belgium is bringing together individuals from different verticals to create horizontal solutions and yesterday was a perfect example of the power of uniting people. Thank you Erik Roscam Abbing, Céline MORTIER, Werner huysmans, Michael Fishbach for the inspirational speeches. #makewayforwhales Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association (KBRV) Antwerp Maritime Week Whale Guardians™ BOGERD MARTIN

#MakeWayForWhales: Belgian shipowners bring life-sized blue whale on European tour to raise awareness on fatal whale accidents Together with the Great Whale Conservancy, the Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association (KBRV) are bringing a life-sized replica of a real female blue whale on a European tour to raise awareness about what the shipping industry and policymakers can do about the high whale fatalities. On Thursday 13 June 2024, the KBRV will place Star, the name of the female blue whale in the square in front of the Stad Antwerpen Central train station. The whale measures 26m long, 5m wide and 5m tall. The public will at last be able to witness the majestic dimensions of these largest animals on our planet. "Whales are crucial in our fight against climate change. By helping whales return to their pre-whaling numbers of 4.5 million (up from their 1.3 million today), we are enhancing the oceans' ability to help us fight global climate change," said Michael Fishbach, Co-Founder of the Great Whale Conservancy and the Whale Guardians™. "Having legislation passed not just in Europe, but also around the world, is going to take time. This is the reason why the Belgian shipowners have brought Star first to Belgium, in the context of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024, to highlight the urgency of the problem," explained Wilfried Lemmens, KBRV Managing Director. While global legislation is the best solution, shipping companies can already put in place certain measures, as attested by Basile A., CEO of EBE - dry bulk: "Contrary to what some believe, the costs involved are limited. At EBE, by integrating whale database into our navigation system, we managed to avoid whale migration routes and feeding and mating grounds." The media and the public are invited to view the life-sized replica of Star on: 📅 Thursday 13 June 2024 ⏳ 11:30-15:30 *This activity is also carried out during the Antwerp Maritime Week, 11-13 June. Those who wish to know more about Star and the KBRV’s efforts, follow us on social media using the hashtag #MakeWayForWhales. More info: https://lnkd.in/eyYk3aiF #boldlyBEyond FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer / SPF Mobilité et Transports Alexander De Croo Paul Van Tigchelt Blauwe Cluster (Blue Cluster) vzw MASS Think Tank Belgium The Beacon | Innovation Community MCA (Maritime Campus Antwerp) Plug and Play Maritime Business in Antwerp

📝 SURVEY - MASS Business Models (scan QR code or follow link below) 📢The SEAMLESS Project is identifying and analyzing the business models related to autonomous ships throughout the logistics chain, including ports. To this end, it is launching a survey to all of you in order to collect information on this topic.   The aim of SEAMLESS is to develop and adapt the missing technological components and key enabling technologies to create a fully automated, economically viable, cost-effective and resilient waterborne freight service for Short Sea Shipping (SSS) and Inland Waterway Transport (IWT). Autonomous systems will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient and environmentally friendly operations by shifting freight transport from road to inland waterways. ➡ If you are interested in participating, please scan the QR code on the flyer or follow this link: 📍 https://lnkd.in/dzjJbwVK 👈 Your views will contribute to the recommendations to be forwarded to the #EU, facilitating the natural path of innovation that these automated services need and to be able to clear uncertainties about the deployment of these solutions in the maritime, ports and inland waterway sector.    #seamless #maritime #ports #innovation #inlandwaterways #autonomousshipping #MASS #transport #shipping #logistics

Register here: https://lnkd.in/eS4n-Huk (Afternoon session: 13h30-16h30) How can we approach unintentional ship strikes with #whales from a technological perspective? On the 11th of June we are coming together The Beacon | Innovation Community during Antwerp Maritime Week to see how we can approach this challenge from a technological perspective: what exists today (satellite images, drone footage, situational awareness cameras,…), what is missing, where is data stored, which algorithms are used and most important, how can we integrate this data into navigational software. Agenda Michael Fishbach - Co-Founder & Co-Director at Great Whale Conservancy – will give an introduction on the topic Erik Roscam Abbing – Independent Consultant in Marine Challenges & Global Delegate of the Whale Guardians™ Guardians – will give an overview of existing technologies to capture whale data, applied algorithms and databases. Céline MORTIER – CEO of BOGERD MARTIN – will talk about how databases with whale data can be linked to navigational software so that route optimization can take whale migrations into account

Almost there! The first #Antwerp Maritime Week from 11 to 13 June 2024.   Superexcited about the program that we’ve put together for you. During these 3 days professionals in the #port, #maritime and #logistics sector can have a deep dive in cutting-edge technologies for the Port of the Future.   Technology is evolving at lightning speed. And so are the solutions that it can offer for the complex challenges companies are struggling with. How do you deal with #bigdata, how can #AI add value to your security proces? During the Smart Port Week we bridge the gap between R&D, technology providers and the maritime & port industry. We have keynotes, workshops, open discussions and lots of networking on our agenda. Check out the program below 👇   👉 If you want to join, please register: https://lnkd.in/e8snCamG   June 11 ⚓ Visit MISSIM Simulator at Antwerp Maritime Academy 🎢 Workshop: Maritime Dataspaces, Physical Internet Roadmap* by MCA - Deepak M. and imec - An Cant 🐳 Workshop: Whale Detection + Autonomous Shipping* by MASS think Tank (KBRV) and De Blauwe Cluster - Eveline Buyck   June 12 - Port Security ✴ Port of the Future by Erwin Verstraelen, VP Innovation at Port of Antwerp-Bruges ✴ Humans and Technology: A Co-evolutionary Dance by Ana Isabel Barros Barros, Principal Scientist TNO & Applied Professor Intelligence Police Academy powered by Rantzee ✴ Safety & Security in Port Area by Yves Stevens, Regional Director of HSS PSA ✴ Impact of the Law on Maritime Security by Lode De Maesschalck, Director CEPA - Alfapass ✴ The Beacon Community Inspiration Sessions 1) Cyber Security in Port Environment by Toreon 2) The importance of a safe port airspace by Senhive 3) Process Improvement with AI and Biometry by Fujitsu   June 13: Plug & Play Expo Day   This event is part of the Antwerp Maritime Week organized by The Beacon | Innovation Community , Plug and Play Maritime, MCA (Maritime Campus Antwerp), De Blauwe Cluster vzw, MASS Think Tank Belgium Picture credits: Pénélope Simons Robin Pauwels

How can we approach unintentional ship strikes with whales from a technological perspective? A challenge we will address during Antwerp Maritime Week at The Beacon | Innovation Community (Register here: https://lnkd.in/e9M3tFUu) AGENDA Michael Fishbach - Co-Founder & Co-Director at Great Whale Conservancy – will give an introduction on the topic Erik Roscam Abbing – Independent Consultant in Marine Challenges & Global Delegate of the Whale Guardians™ – will give an overview of existing technologies to capture whale data, applied algorithms and databases. Céline MORTIER – CEO at BOGERD MARTIN – will talk about how databases with whale data can be linked to navigational software so that route optimization can take whale migrations into account An estimated 20.000 whales die at sea because of unintentional ship strikes. This is a problem that unfortunately did not get the attention yet it deserved and our mission is to change this in the coming year. On the 11th of June we are coming together to see how we can approach this challenge from a technological perspective: what already exist (satellite images, drone footage, situational awareness cameras,…), what is missing, where is data currently stored, which algorithms are used and most important, how can we integrate this data into navigational software.

🔔 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗢 🔔 Join us at A Room with a ZOO for our annual EXPO, where we showcase the importance of open innovation in the maritime sector. We will bring the whole innovation ecosystem together and share the latest trends, insights and ideas to steer industry transformation. Aside from connecting with over 500 stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to hear from our partners and thought leaders as they discuss their initiatives and visions aimed at collectively propelling the maritime industry forward. Don't miss the chance to engage with our batch of tech companies and discover their cutting-edge solutions at the tech fair! We will conclude the event with some bites, drinks and networking. 🗓 Thursday, June 13th 🕛 12:00 - 6:30 PM (CEST) 🎟 Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eY5qCyg8 This event is part of the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸: 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟯). For more information, visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/egDzhfAQ #PNPTC #MaritimeEXPO #Antwerp #OpenInnovation