CMA Shipping Conference 40th Anniversary Edition - Day 3Thursday, 3 April 2025

Last year at CMA, the ‘Nuclear-in-Maritime’ panel introduced why nuclear-powered ships could soon be the preferred means of ship propulsion. This year we provide the latest technological developments on Advanced Nuclear Reactors for ships, assess regulatory challenges as well as liability and insurance issues, present the probable pre-cursor to nuclear-propelled ships: FNPPs (Floating Nuclear Power Plants), and discuss current domestic and international perspectives on nuclear-powered ships becoming a vital part of shipping in the near future.

This session will address:

- Understanding Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) – How it differs from traditional cybersecurity and why it’s crucial for the maritime sector.
- Building an Intelligence-Driven Defense Strategy – Implementing CTI to predict, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats.
- Collaborative Intelligence Sharing – How ship owners can leverage ISACs and industry partnerships to strengthen resilience.
- Case Studies & Actionable Takeaways – Real-world examples of CTI preventing cyber incidents in maritime environments.

AI will playing a significant role in improving the accuracy of weather models and the speed at which model output is available to users in the near future. Although, AI models are not quite there yet. AI may be limited in what it can do due to the dependence on remote sensors and automation because of lack of accessing environmental parameters needed by the models to assess the atmosphere. Fully automated AI-driven weather services could handle most forecasting tasks, allowing human experts to focus on decision-making at various levels of their unique operations. AI can assist in interpreting particularly complex events. AI generated administrative functions could automatically generate easy-to understand explanations of weather risks, such as “Expect long period 20 second swell waves due to storm force winds 900 nm to the northwest. These waves could induce parametric rolling.” However, AI should not replace critical thinking. Humans should always be in place to make crucial decisions.

In an era where the maritime industry faces mounting pressure to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency, innovative solutions are paramount. This session explores the integration of onboard agriculture systems as a transformative approach to provisioning fresh produce for seafarers. By examining real-world case studies, attendees will gain insights into how cultivating vegetables directly on vessels can lead to significant cost savings, reduce reliance on port resupplies, and contribute to environmental goals by minimizing food waste and lowering carbon emissions. The discussion will also highlight the positive impact on crew welfare and satisfaction, emphasizing the holistic benefits of sustainable practices in maritime operations.