28 November 2023 – Rotterdam, Netherlands
Looking back on our recent AMIM journey to Rotterdam, it feels like diving into a sea of inspiration! Our team, alongside 8 enthusiastic members, set sail on a Euro Trip from November 6th – 10th, exploring the maritime wonders awaiting us.
Our voyage commenced with an exhilarating visit to the Veth Propulsion Factory in Papendrecht. Here, we delved deep into technical presentations and tested cutting-edge propulsion systems aboard Veth’s vessel, guided by Tim Batten, Vice President of Sales at Twin Disc, who orchestrated a fantastic visit and networking program.
Transitioning from the factory, we docked at Rotterdam Ahoy for Europort 2023. The Opening Summit dazzled us with its theme, “Exploring the AI in Maritime.” Engaging panel sessions ignited discussions on AI’s potential domination, its profound possibilities, and its potential impact on industry equality.
Over 2 & a half captivating days, we traversed nine halls bursting with brilliance. Europort shone a spotlight on conferences, masterclasses, and award ceremonies, lauding exceptional innovations, remarkable talents, and sustainable initiatives. Key themes such as energy transitions, digitalization, and ship financing took center stage, drawing in a diverse audience from shipowners to maritime consultants.
In essence, Europort isn’t just an event—it’s an essential compass for maritime professionals and enthusiasts alike. It’s a hub where knowledge meets connections, where opportunities for growth and collaboration abound. If you’re part of or intrigued by the maritime industry, Europort stands tall as an invaluable platform, offering a treasure trove of insights, networking, and business prospects.
Day 2: STM welcomed us, and we delved into their pivotal role in defense projects, especially in the Maritime sector. We had the privilege of exchanging knowledge and insights on defense technologies and strategies, covering space, electronics, and maritime. The experience was simply mind-blowing!
Our excitement continued on Day 2 as we explored TUBITAK MARMARA Teknoken. The innovative research and development activities left us inspired! We networked with experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs from various fields and explored potential collaborations for thrilling technology-driven projects.
And there’s more! On Day 3, we visited Istanbul Shipyard—one of Turkiye’s finest shipyards. The knowledge we gained on naval shipbuilding, repair, and MRO operations, along with understanding ASFAT’s & STM’s crucial role in managing military factories and shipyards, was truly invaluable.
The good news is that both countries are eager to form partnerships through G2G National Projects that will benefit us all. With MIGHT’s impressive success in the aerospace sector and the establishment of MIGHT International, we’re confident that the SBSR industry can truly flourish under the Malaysia-Turkiye collaboration.
