Seawork 2025 will feature a brand-new, insightful conference session where industry leaders will share their expertise on AI, autonomy, and how real-world data is driving efficiencies in fleet management.
Operational expenditure (OPEX) plays a crucial role in the marine industry, covering expenses such as fuel, maintenance, crew wages, insurance, and regulatory compliance. With rising fuel costs, tougher environmental regulations and the growing demand for sustainable technologies, OPEX is under increasing pressure. As a result, companies are actively seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions. Investments in technologies like AI-driven fleet optimization are proving valuable in lowering long-term operational costs.
Raising the Bar: Meet the Visionaries Joining Our OPEX Session! In this inspiring session, you will hear from 4 key speakers:
Jonathan Strachan is the Chief Technical Officer at Houlder, with 30 years of experience in ship design, including structural, stability, and arrangement aspects. He has extensive experience in ship construction and modifications, having worked as a class surveyor and Owner's representative. Recently, he led ship procurement projects for the British Antarctic Survey, RORO conversions, and Reliq plant installations on LNG carriers.
Tom Rooney is the General Manager of Marine AI and a trained engineer with 25 years of service in the Royal Navy. Known for his expertise in radar, sonar, communications, and marine operations, he leads the development of innovative products, including autonomous navigation systems, maritime sensors, and AI-driven vessel management solutions.
Ethan Faghani is the CEO and Founder of Cetasol. Before Cetasol, Ethan was Chief Engineer of Automation and AI at Volvo Penta. Ethan has experience working with cutting-edge technologies in other transportation segments in both big enterprises and his own founded startup. Ethan obtained his Ph.D. in mechatronics from UBC and Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Stanford Business School.
Duncan Duffy, the Global Head of Technology/Electrotechnical at Lloyd's Register, will moderate the session.
Driving down OPEX with data driven decisions will take place on the second day of Seawork 2025 - Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025 14:15 - 15:30
Book HERE now to gain valuable knowledge on the key themes shaping industry discussions.
