ABS proudly hosted the prestigious Technology and Sustainability Forum in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, uniting over 50 esteemed clients and industry leaders to shape the future of marine and offshore innovation.
Guided by expert ABS representatives, the event featured insightful discussions on cutting-edge topics such as emerging technological advancements, asset integrity management, floating solar PV solutions, nuclear-powered vessels, and the evolving landscape of maritime training.
A highlight of the forum was an impressive live demonstration by Flyability, showcasing their Elios 3 drone’s remarkable ability to measure steel thickness within vessel tanks—highlighting how innovative technology is revolutionizing industry standards.
The event was officially opened by Miguel Hernandez, ABS Senior Vice President of Global Offshore, setting the stage for a series of impactful presentations from a distinguished lineup of speakers, including:
– Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, Vice President of Technology, EMEA
– Hamdy M. Rakha, Manager of Business Development, Middle East & Africa
– Jennifer Harrison, Vice President of Global Training Solutions
– Dr. Spyros Hirdaris, Manager, Hellenic – Global Ships Systems Center
– Dr. Ibrahim Behairy, Manager of Global Sustainability
– Jafar AlDahan, Sustainability Engineer, Global Sustainability Center, Saudi Arabia
– Yvonni Damianidou, Senior Engineer, Hellenic – Global Ships Systems Center
– Guest speaker Stephen Blair, Director of Regional Development – Asia Pacific and Middle East, EM&I Group
This successful gathering not only showcased industry innovation but also reinforced ABS’s leadership in advancing sustainable maritime solutions and technological excellence.
