Dr. Nikolaos Liapis, President of the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Technology (ELINT) and board member of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (EENMA), discusses the sea—“a great love for us Greeks, with all its ease and challenges, as all great loves are.” He will also talk about his passion for the shipping industry, which he describes as “a demanding field, but one of great interest due to its constant evolution and promising prospects.”
Dr. Liapis highlights the role of ELINT as “the bridge between the academic community and the maritime industry, aiming to advance and promote maritime technology, particularly in Greece.” He also addresses Shipping 4.0, the maritime revolution driven by two key factors—decarbonization and digitalization—ushering the industry into the digital era.
This radio journey explores the present and future of shipping, new technologies, alternative fuels, emerging trends, artificial intelligence, the evolution of ships, future maritime professions, and much more.