BlueBridge Maritime Istanbul Forum 2026
Share Your Expertise!
Europort Istanbul will host the first BlueBridge Maritime IstanbulForum: a two-day international panel conference focused on key developments in shipbuilding and maritime technology.
Topics include
- Decarbonisation and FuelEU compliance
- AI and predictive intelligence
- Autonomous shipping and connectivity
- Cyber resilience and digital shipbuilding
- Position your company at the heart of knowledge exchange within the international maritime industry.
Interested in joining as a panellist?
Moderated Main Stage - 4-5 November 2026 - Istanbul
DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2026
10:30 - S1
INDUSTRY ADDRESS - Turkish Shipyards: Global Role, Technology & Competitiveness
Strategic positioning of Turkish yards in the global shipbuilding market - digital transformation priorities, green technology readiness, workforce and capacity outlook for 2027–2030.
Opening session | No Q&A format | 30 min
11:00 - S2
Fuelling the Transition: Alternative Fuel Availability & Bunkering Economics in the Eastern Mediterranean & Black Sea
Real-world availability, pricing and bunkering logistics for LNG, methanol, biofuels and VLSFO — CAPEX/OPEX trade-offs and 2027 IMO readiness.
→ Shell (alternative fuels slot)
11:30 - S3
Drone-Based Vessel Inspection: Safer, Faster Surveys Without Dry-Dock
Next-generation drone technology certified by DNV, Lloyd's Register and ABS — hull condition assessments, ballast tank surveys, confined-space inspections and AI-driven predictive condition reports. Real-world results in reduced downtime and faster class survey readiness.
→ Altomaxx
12:00 - S4
Classification & Survey Readiness: Bridging Inspection Data and Class Requirements
How classification societies work with modern inspection methods — survey requirements, statutory certification and turning inspection findings into class-ready documentation for Med and Black Sea fleets.
→ Ant Maritime / ICS Class Turkey
12:30 - S5
Green Ships & Retrofit Economics: Energy-Efficient Marine Lighting for CII & Rapid Payback
How high-performance LED marine lighting retrofits cut energy use, improve CII ratings and deliver rapid payback — swap-out solutions, ATEX options and practical fleet case results.
→ RLT Group (RLT Marine)
LUNCH BREAK
13:30 - S6
Mooring & Anchor Systems: High-Performance Studlink Chains for Safe Port Calls & Offshore Operations
Studlink anchor and mooring chains (Grade U2/U3), kenter shackles, swivels and anchors — manufacturing quality, class requirements and reliable chain systems for safe berthing and offshore operations.
→ Evren Chain
14:00 - S7
Integrated Bridge & Navigation Systems: ECDIS, Passage Planning & Digital Chart Management
Integrated bridge systems, next-generation ECDIS and real-time chart and route data management — practical examples adopting S-100 data standards.
→ Supplier option available
14:30 - S8
Cyber-Resilient Ships & Shipyards: OT/IT Security from Build to Operation
Integrating cyber resilience during commissioning & operation — OT vs IT, class & insurance expectations, network segmentation and practical protection strategies.
→ Supplier option available
DAY 2 - THURSDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2026
10:30 - S1
AI & Predictive Maintenance: Condition Monitoring, Anomaly Detection & Fleet Intelligence
ML and AI-driven condition monitoring transforming planned maintenance into predictive intelligence. Live case studies from operating fleets.
→ Supplier option available
11:00 - S2
Designing for Intelligence: Digital Twins & Modular Vessel Architecture from Yard to Fleet
Digital twin technology from design through operational life — faster commissioning, predictive retrofitting, real-time fleet performance.
→ Supplier option available
11:30 - S3
From Carbon Liability to Commercial Edge: Real-Time ETS & CII Data Management
Live ETS cost tracking, CII forecasting, pooling analytics. Turkey context: FuelEU readiness, EUA strategy.
→ Shell
12:00 - S4
Crew Recruitment & Management: Building Reliable Seafarer Pipelines
Professional crewing partners supporting safe operations — crew selection, placement, training coordination, welfare and retention for shipowners and managers operating in the Med and Black Sea.
→ ACM Crewing (Admiral Crew Management)
LUNCH BREAK
13:00 - S5
Always-On at Sea: Managed Multi-Orbit Connectivity — LEO, GEO, LTE & L-Band
Intelligent hybrid satcom delivering always-on connectivity for operations, remote diagnostics and crew welfare.
→ Supplier option available
14:00 - S6
Voyage Optimisation in Practice: Weather Intelligence & Routing Analytics to Reduce Fuel Costs and Improve CII
Real-time weather routing, sea state forecasting and voyage planning analytics reducing fuel consumption and improving CII ratings.
→ Option still available
14:30 - S7
Remote Operations & Autonomous Shipping: What's Deployable on Fleets Today
Remote operations centres, human-machine safety frameworks, regulatory readiness — what Med & Black Sea operators can deploy now.
→ Supplier option available