At AMURA, we understand the importance of providing technological solutions that meet the specific needs of demanding industries. As the maritime world becomes increasingly digital, we have developed EMPAsafe, in collaboration with the European Maritime Pilots’ Association (EMPA), to enhance communication and safety within the sector. EMPAsafe is a pioneering solution designed to connect maritime pilots, ensuring they are better equipped to handle the challenges of navigation.
What is EMPAsafe?
EMPAsafe is not just an app; it’s an essential tool that supports maritime pilots in their daily work. Imagine a cutting-edge communication platform that allows pilots to proactively manage personal and maritime safety. With seamless connectivity, EMPAsafe facilitates effective communication with industry professionals and national authorities, ensuring that critical information, such as non-compliant pilot transfers and ship defects, is identified and shared in advance. This proactive approach ensures pilots are fully prepared to deal with potential hazards before boarding a vessel.
What inspired EMPAsafe?
The need for improved communication between pilots was the driving force behind the development of EMPAsafe. AMURA and EMPA recognised a gap in existing solutions: the absence of a unified platform that enhances communication and offers real-time data analysis. EMPAsafe was created to address this need, offering an easy-to-use, comprehensive solution designed specifically for maritime pilots.
Key Features and Benefits of EMPAsafe
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Intuitive interface: Recognising the critical nature of their work, EMPAsafe has been designed with an easy-to-use interface, prioritising simplicity and efficiency for users of all technical abilities.
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Real-time defect reporting: EMPAsafe allows pilots to generate and submit real-time ship defect reports to national authorities, complying with Port State Control Directive 2009/16/EC Article 23. These reports facilitate incident analysis, identify trends, and provide crucial information to help implement proactive safety measures.
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Data analysis: The platform centralises and processes the collected information, allowing pilots to analyse safety trends. These analyses help justify the need to adapt maritime regulations to reflect the current realities of the industry.
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Effective communication: EMPAsafe streamlines defect reporting through automatic notifications and the ability to send reports directly to the relevant authorities, reducing administrative burden and enhancing safety in European maritime transportation.
The Future of EMPAsafe
EMPAsafe is an innovative tool available free of charge to all EMPA members. AMURA and EMPA are committed to integrating national reporting applications into EMPAsafe, fostering a collaborative environment for the unrestricted sharing of vital data among pilots. With the aim of improving global maritime safety, EMPAsafe will continue to evolve, unifying pilots and ensuring that no one is left behind.
The app will soon be available for download on both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
