Sponsors 2024
ABB Marine & Ports
ABB Marine & Ports is a pioneering maritime organization, which is transforming the industry through electrical, digital and connected solutions. ABB’s innovative technologies are redefining the future, bringing new levels of reliability, efficiency and sustainability to shipping and making our ports and terminals safer, greener and more productive.
ABB offers an extensive portfolio of integrated marine systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels. By coupling power, automation and advisory, proven fuel-efficient technologies and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, ABB is in a unique position to improve the profitability of our customers’ businesses throughout the entire lifecycle of a fleet.
BLRT Repair Yards
A group of ship repair yards located in the Baltic States (Estonia and Lithuania) and Northern Europe (Finland) - incorporated by BLRT Grupp – the largest industrial holding in the region of the Baltic Sea, boasting a rich history and significant industrial heritage. Their mission is to ensure the seaworthiness and performance of the world fleet through a wide range of ship repair services and green solutions to assist with compliance with industry regulations and decarbonization targets.
BLRT REPAIR YARDS in figures:
- over 270 maintained vessels per year
- over 1000 qualified employees
- 7 docks
* 235m x 45m, the largest floating dock in the Baltics
* 265m x 70m x 7.1m, one of the largest drydocks in Northern Europe
* A new 180-metre-long floating dock
BLRT Grupp continually invests in ship repair yards' equipment and infrastructure to enhance their capabilities and competitiveness. The focus is on adopting innovative solutions and technologies that align with the evolving needs of the maritime industry, particularly in fostering sustainability and efficiency.
Brax Shipping
Brax Shipping, established in 1982 and located in Gothenburg, Sweden,
is a team of shipbrokers specialized in the sale & purchase and chartering
of: Ferries, Ropax:es, Cruise ships and Roro:s
We can also offer newbuilding programs in
the Ropax-, and cruise segments. Projecting and design fully tailored to the preferences of
the Client.
Cemre Shipyard
Cemre Shipyard, with its modern facilities, is one of the leading new building shipyards located in Turkey. Considering the interest in diversity, Cemre has the ability to build different types of vessels as passenger, offshore, and fishing. These highly technological, eco-friendly, and, innovative projects need flexibility and intense care; besides that, tailor-made projects are among the distinguishing facts of Cemre’s success.
Cemre has two shipyard areas laying in the same region which enables build more than 15 vessels at the same time in accordance with their sizes. The company expanded into a 160.000 m² area composed of two shipyard areas and 30.000 m² of additional workshop areas which provide capacity for 30.000 tons of steel processing annually. As of the foundation, all of the delivered and ordered vessels are exported and are built for European customers such as Norway, Iceland, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Scotland, Belgium, and Denmark.
As a consequence, Cemre Shipyard has secured its place among the top exporters of Turkey since 2008; and with this responsibility, Cemre works harder for a sustainable organization.
Damen
Family-owned Damen Shipyards Group has been in operation for over ninety-five years and offers maritime solutions worldwide, through design, shipbuilding, conversion and ship repair and related services.
For the waterborne public transport sector, Damen builds both standard and custom vessels for its clients all over the world. This includes numerous examples of full electric and hybrid vessels.
For Damen, however, the ferry is just one part of the solution. We support our clients with a range of services spanning the lifecycle of the vessel. This includes providing everything from early planning, concept development, feasibility studies, financial solutions and more necessary to successfully commence a ferry service.
Our offer also includes the production and installation of the infrastructure you need to operate a safe, reliable and efficient service, covering everything from a jetty to a cutting-edge, automated charging system. With your service up and running, we remain on hand to help keep your operation in optimal condition, minimising your downtime.
GNV
GRANDI NAVI VELOCI (GNV) is one of the leading Italian shipping companies operating in the fields of coastal navigation and passenger transport in the Mediterranean Sea. The company was founded in 1992 and the first ship, the MAJESTIC, was launched in 1993.
GRANDI NAVI VELOCI owns 19 ships and operates shipping connections to Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, France and Albania. As well as passenger services, the GRANDI NAVI VELOCI fleet is committed to the development of Motorways of the Sea routes: seaborne transport represents a cheaper alternative to traditional road transport and provides a worthwhile solution to environmental issues linked to the intensive use of motor vehicles on our road networks.
Hogia Ferry Systems
The Hogia Group is a Swedish standard software supplier with 600+ employees, going on our 40th year in the business. Hogia is showing continuous and long term growth in terms of product offering and global presence and we offer a unique range of business critical products for the travel and transport sector. Internationally, Hogia provide ferry operators with reservation and ticketing systems, advanced real time passenger information systems and terminal operating solutions for ports.
One of Hogia Ferry System’s key strengths is integrations, as we see this as a way to the future. With our extensive BOOKIT API, the integration possibilities are nearly endless. Today it is used for ticket machines, mobile check-in, web booking engines to name just a few. An important objective for Hogia Ferry Systems is to develop solutions that will enable the ferry operators to improve the traveller's experience, from booking to informed arrival at the final destination.
We work in partnership with the operators and our systems are designed to reduce the people-power needed to provide the services, enabling key staff to focus on delivering the very best passenger experience.
Interferry
Interferry is the only international shipping association representing the worldwide ferry industry. With more than 230 corporate and individual members from 35 countries, the association acts as a voice for all aspects of the ferry sector including owners, operators, ship designers, shipbuilders, equipment suppliers and manufacturers, government agencies, classification societies and maritime professionals.
Interferry has two primary functions:
(1) Communication and networking. In part this is achieved through the annual conference.
(2) International regulatory and policy issues. Through its Brussels office Interferry represents the industry at the IMO and the European Union.
Macgregor
MacGregor is a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services and solutions, all designed to perform with the sea.
Shipbuilders, shipowners and operators are able to optimise the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with MacGregor.
Moby
Moby is a company focus on transportation of passengers and freight between mainland Italy, and major and minor islands Sardinia, Corsica, Tuscan Archipelago.
In addition tug boats concessions in 7 harbours and with a leadership position in all Sardinia ports, relates to the Livorno, Napoli and Genoa terminals.
Moby is operating in the maritime industry since the 18th century.
The company was founded by Achille Onorato. His son Vincenzo rebuilt the fleet after the first World War. Same destiny occurred to his son Achille after the second World War.
He started again with American Cargo vessels leased by the Allies class "Liberty and Victory".
Now we are at the 5th generation of ship-owners, Vincenzo Onorato's sons Achille and Alessandro Onorato.
MOBY FANTASY and MOBY LEGACY are the new building vessels, built in China, with the highest capacity in the world (2700 pax, 3900 linear meters each vessel).
Two ferries of the latest generation, innovative, with a new concept of ferry and a specific focus on sustainability.
Quvia
Connectivity fuels digital experiences and it needs to work anywhere, anytime. For things that move, like ships, planes and trains, this is a unique challenge to solve.
That's where Quvia comes in.
Quvia is a connectivity management platform that enables digital experience transformation for connected fleets. It combines real-time data and AI to provide companies with unparalleled visibility, insights and control over their connectivity, across multiple providers.
Nortal
Nortal is a global leader in digital transformation, renowned for its foundational role in building e-Estonia, the world's most advanced digital society. With unmatched expertise in helping public sector organizations worldwide establish robust digital infrastructures, Nortal drives innovation and efficiency at a national scale. Combining capabilities in software solutions, digitalization consulting, AI and data solutions, and cybersecurity, Nortal delivers end-to-end services that empower organizations to thrive.
In the maritime and ferry sectors, Nortal sets industry standards by developing the best practices for digitalization. As an example, Nortal built the Smart Port for the Port of Tallinn, recognized as the Best Smart Port at the Global Smart Port Summit in Hamburg, 2023.
Northsea Offshore
North Sea Offshore (NSO) provides premium bespoke interior solutions for your pax vessel projects in China – be it public spaces, cabin & corridor areas, crew areas, catering systems, lighting, etc. Our dedicated and multilingual team works closely with owners, architects/designers and shipyards on projects throughout China from design and detailed engineering to project execution, installation and commissioning - we understand the challenges of engineering, fitting out a vessel for export. NSO is closely affiliated and cooperating with some of the most reputable marine engineering organisations and component manufacturers both locally and overseas.
Our main office and factories are located in Yantai, China with the European & CIS branch office in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our priorities are safety, quality and efficiency and we always strive for 100% customer satisfaction.
We provide solutions to your challenges, serving your needs all the way, delivering premium solutions.
+500 employees – highly skilled – at your service!
Port of Tallinn
Port of Tallinn is the biggest port authority in Estonia and its strategic goal is to develop the competitiveness of Estonia as a maritime country. As far as both cargo and passenger traffic are taken into account, Port of Tallinn could be considered as the biggest port on the shores of the Baltic Sea.
RINA
RINA is a multinational company and a trusted partner that, through highly specialised expertise and a global network of over 5300 talented professionals, supports clients’ sustainable growth.
In addition to the provision of classification, statutory certification and technical advisory services, we deliver value added services to the industry. RINA classed fleet numbers over 8,000 ships, for over 75 million GT, making us the number one classification society for the Ro-Ro sector.
Playing a proactive role in shipping decarbonisation, RINA works with designers and builders to ensure compliance with the applicable rules for dual-fuel vessels and innovative designs incorporating new fuels, leading to increased efficiency and reduced emissions.
Our SERTICA Suite includes applications such as real-time fleet performance management (SERTICA Performance) and a paperless electronic logbook (SERTICA Electronic Logbooks). SERTICA optimises companies’ business within maintenance, procurement, HSQE and crewing, providing a modular system to simplify operations and optimise performance.
R&M Group
R&M Group is a global provider of individual and turnkey solutions for interior outfitting on board of all types of ships. The extensive portfolio comprises all interior design services along the entire value chain, including consulting, engineering, design, planning, implementation and production of new builds, conversions and repairs.
In addition, the insulation of surfaces and piping systems are among our core competencies. The calculation and design of insulation for thermal and acoustic applications as well as noise and vibration protection, accommodation systems (walls, floors, ceilings, doors, wet units and prefabricated cabins) the construction and installation of sanitary facilities and furniture complete our portfolio.
Through many years of experience and expert knowledge, we create quality, reliability and the highest possible comfort. Adherence to deadlines and compliance with all relevant regulations create safety for shipyards, owners as well as our employees and suppliers.
ShoreLink
ShoreLink is an Estonian technology company specializing in designing and providing tailored shore power and shore charging solutions, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable global maritime industry. Our cutting-edge technology plays a pivotal role in decarbonizing vessels and ports by reducing emissions, noise, and vibration.
At the core of our operations is the design, manufacturing, commissioning, and service of Cable Management Systems and Charging Solutions. ShoreLink is dedicated to delivering a diverse range of shore power solutions tailored to various vessel types, including Cruise, RoRo/RoPax, Containers, Bulk Carrier, Offshore Supply, Electrical and Hybrid Ferries, and other vessels. Our innovative solutions are operational in Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, India, United Arab Emirates and other countries worldwide. We proudly maintain a prominent position as one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Management Systems. We prioritize adaptability, tailoring reliable products and services to meet the unique needs of our customers.
Stena RoRo
Stena RoRo sets the standard in the RoRo- & RoPax market. With the solid know how combined with its intuitive feel for innovation and for the demands and requirements; Stena RoRo takes the market forward. Innovators of the RoRo-concept, building RoRo- and RoPax tonnage, supplying tailor-made solutions - all over the globe. The fleet of Stena RoRo are chartered out to first class operators around the world.
All through the organization there is an entrepreneurial way of working and an intrinsic will of taking customer satisfaction to a new level. Thanks to its commercial and technical approach and long earned experience; Stena RoRo follows their customers - all through the value chain.
That's what Stenability is all about, Stena RoRo's trademark.
We are the operators first choice when it comes to ship supply.
Tallink Grupp, AS
AS Tallink Grupp is the leading passenger shipping company on the Baltic Sea with over nine million passengers annually, operating under brands of Tallink and Silja Line on six different shipping routes. Tallink has 7,000 employees in Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Russia and Germany. It is the largest shipping company by tax free retail sales in the world.
Telenor Maritime
Telenor Maritime has been leading the evolution of secure connectivity at sea since 2004, enabling the global maritime industry for IoT. At the forefront of developing and defining secure connectivity standards for the maritime business, Telenor Maritime has its Research & Development department located in Arendal, Norway and local offices in Europe, Asia and North America. Through our owner, Telenor, we have access to a broad range of competence and resources, from market insight and innovation to product and content development. We are currently serving in excess of 100 shipowners and connecting 30 million people on board more than 500 vessels and offshore installations worldwide.
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