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November 16-17, 2010
Bell Harbor Conference Center,Seattle
eNavigation 2010:
Technology, Policy and People
Building the Foundation for Fully-Integrated Application
Through interactive discussion, presentation of case studies and examination of real world application of navigational technology, eNavigation 2010 will focus on the identification of the gaps between the technologies and the users of that technology with an eye toward collaboratively closing those gaps.
The IMO's eNavigation initiative has as its goal the seamless integration of information: "eNavigation is the harmonized collection, integration, exchange, presentation and analysis of maritime information onboard and ashore by electronic means to enhance berth to berth navigation and related services, for safety and security at sea and protection of the marine environment.”
Although implementation is still in the early stages, initial eNavigation implementation efforts have provided some experience to begin identifying gaps and correcting developing problems.
For example, in the 1950’s the maritime industry witnessed the phenomenon of ‘radar-assisted’ collision as we learned to adapt that new technology into existing good practices.
Today we are seeing a new type of operator-error contributing to maritime casualties. These new errors can be attributed to a combination of the increasing complexity of the equipment suite, a lack of understanding within the maritime community about how best to implement the new technology, and the rapid growth in the amount of data mariners are required to process.
- What problems have been found and how does misuse, operator intimidation of system complexity and unobserved systemic failure contribute to modern day casualties—the 21st century replication of the 1950s ‘radar-assisted’ collisions?
- How do we integrate data into the performance of traditional mariners’ skills, in compliance with regulations with and good seamanship?
- How do we reconcile what mariners need with what manufacturers produce?
- What can be learned from ongoing uses of eNavigation technology by governments and other shore-based activities?
eNavigation users, afloat and ashore, Regulators, and technology providers are invited to an interactive continuation of the world’s only user-oriented eNavigation conference. Register today or contact us for more information on eNavigation 2010.
