The president of AMMITEC, Dr. Manthos Machairas, stated regarding this: “Our entry into INTERCARGO constitutes a significant moment both for AMMITEC and for the wider maritime technology community.
In an era where digital transformation is accelerating, collaboration between operational, technical and digital leaders is more necessary than ever.
We look forward to contributing with expertise, sharing knowledge and working collectively to enhance safety, resilience and innovation in the dry bulk sector.”
Intercargo represents some of the most important entities of the global dry bulk sector and promotes safety, quality, operational efficiency and environmental protection.
AMMITEC’s participation highlights the increasingly important role of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications and innovation through Artificial Intelligence in the maritime space.
Through this new collaboration, AMMITEC members will have access to INTERCARGO’s initiatives related to:
• Technical, operational and safety issues
• International working groups and consultations
• Industry analyses, studies and best practices
• Forums for fleet performance, safety and decarbonization
• Dialogue for digital readiness, cyber governance and emerging technologies
Dimitris Monioudis, president of the INTERCARGO Technical Committee, noted: “INTERCARGO seeks collaboration with all shipping entities for a truly sustainable and ahead-of-its-time dry bulk sector.
The inclusion of AMMITEC in the extended Intercargo family will offer us specialized knowledge and experience in the fields of Information Technology, Digital, Cybersecurity and Communications – both for today and for the future – always with a focus on safe and realistic roadmaps for our members.”
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) represents and promotes dry cargo shipping, bringing together over 400 companies from 37 countries.
The dry bulk sector is the largest in number of ships and deadweight. Bulk carriers constitute 43% of the world fleet (in tonnage) and carry approximately 55% of global transport work.
Intercargo was founded in 1980 in London and since 1993 it has participated with consultative status in the IMO.
AMMITEC is the most important professional community in Greece representing IT, Digital, Cybersecurity and Communications executives in shipping.
