ERMA TECH GROUP participated in the 9th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum on February 17, a key industry event that brought together senior leaders from across the maritime ecosystem to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping global shipping.
During the forum, Mr. Konstantinos Stampedakis, Co-Founder & Managing Director of ERMA TECH GROUP, joined the panel discussion titled “Shipping in the AI Era – Optimizing the Commercial & Operational Landscape.”The session explored how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape operational efficiency, strategic decision-making, and competitiveness within the maritime industry.
From the perspective of a maritime technology provider, Mr. Stampedakis shared insights on the practical role that AI can play in supporting the sector’s decarbonisation journey, while also addressing key considerations companies should evaluate before implementing AI-driven solutions.
Key themes discussed during the panel included the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating maritime decarbonisation, the foundational steps shipping companies should take prior to deploying AI solutions, and common misconceptions surrounding early AI adoption within the shipping industry. The discussion also explored how companies can balance value creation with operational and technological risk, as well as how pilot projects can help operators gain confidence in AI applications.
The panel brought together leading voices from across the maritime sector:
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Mr. Konstantinos Stampedakis – Co-Founder & Managing Director, ERMA TECH GROUP
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Ms. Alkistis Kyriakopoulou – DeepSea Technologies
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Mr. Aristides Pittas – Euroseas Ltd. & EuroDry Ltd.
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Dr. Loukas Barmparis – Safe Bulkers, Inc.
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Mr. Philippos Philis – European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA)
Moderator:
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Dr. John Kokarakis – Bureau Veritas
The discussion highlighted how the responsible and strategic adoption of artificial intelligence can support operational optimisation while contributing to the maritime industry’s broader sustainability and decarbonisation objectives.