The significance of satellite connectivity for tanker owners

Ms Drabloes highlighted the importance of using satellite connectivity to collect performance data to meet emissions compliance regulations, emphasising the significance of proper data collection to also to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Moreover, Ms Drabloes explained how satellite broadband enables remote monitoring and digitalisation, allowing vessel performance upgrades without requiring a port visit, leading to reduced costs and improved efficiency.

The importance of connectivity in guiding vessel owners to select the right routes and reach ports on time was also addressed, along with the growing need for cyber-security measures in the maritime industry, the significance of crew training and layered protection systems on board.

Ms Drabloes further explored the collaboration between satellite networks to ensure redundancy and continuity of connections across different maritime regions and concluded by highlighting how satellite connectivity contributes to addressing key challenges faced by the tanker industry, such as digitalisation, decarbonisation, and crew welfare.

Riviera’s two-day International Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference, Awards & Exhibition is an annual event which delivers key business insights that span strategic, technical, operational and commercial aspects of the industry, while also showcasing market trends, developments and the latest technology.

In 2023, the theme was Competitiveness and compliance in today’s decarbonising industry.

Highlights from the 2023 International Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference, Awards & Exhibition included, insights into the tanker sector, navigating the digital transformation, the impact of CII, EEXI, and SIRE 2.0, a multi-fuel tanker shipping and trade future, carbon capture and storage, and innovations in efficiency, sustainability and a gala night of Awards.