Opening Plenary Session
Welcome to the ICMASS‑ISSS 2025 opening plenary!
We’re delighted to greet participants from all over Europe, China, Japan, and Canada—making this gathering truly international. Our keynote speakers will illuminate the state‑of‑the‑art in autonomous shipping, shed light on emerging regulatory frameworks, and explore how technology can be designed with and for human interaction.
Thank you for joining us in innovating the maritime sector.
Greetings
Jonathan Weisheit, Fraunhofer CML
Greetings
Ørnulf Rødseth, Norwegian Forum for Autonomous Ships & International Network for Autonomous Ships
Welcome Adress
Hans-Christoph Burmeister, Fraunhofer CML
Welcome Adress
Carlos Jahn, German Institute for Navigation
Welcome Adress
Alexander Hoffmann, European Commission
Key Notes
Organisational Remarks – Jonathan Weisheit, Fraunhofer CML