In AMURA We are aware of the importance of offering technological solutions that meet the specific needs of the most demanding sectors. As the maritime sector becomes increasingly digital, we have developed EMPAsafe, in collaboration with the European Maritime Pilots’ Association (EMPA)), to improve communication and safety. EMPAsafe is a pioneering solution designed to connect maritime pilots and ensure they are better equipped to meet the challenges of navigation.
So, what is EMPAsafe?
It’s not just an app, but an essential tool that helps marine pilots in their daily work. Imagine a state-of-the-art communication platform that allows pilots to proactively manage their personal and maritime safety. With seamless connectivity, EMPAsafe facilitates effective communication with industry professionals and national authorities, ensuring that critical information such as pilot transfers that do not comply with vessel standards and defects is identified and shared in advance. This proactive approach ensures that pilots are fully prepared to deal with potential hazards before embarkation.
What inspired EMPAsafe?
The need to improve communication between pilots drove the development of EMPAsafe. AMURA and EMPA detected a gap in existing solutions: the absence of a unified platform that improves communication and offers real-time data analysis. EMPAsafe was created to respond to this need, offering a complete and easy-to-use solution, designed specifically for maritime pilots.
Main features and benefits of EMPAsafe
- Intuitive interface: Recognizing the critical nature of its work, EMPAsafe has been designed with a user-friendly interface, prioritizing simplicity and efficiency for users of all technical skills.
- Real-time incident reports: EMPAsafe allows pilots to generate and send real-time ship defect reports to national authorities, in compliance with Article 23 of Directive 2009/16/EC on port State Control. These reports facilitate incident analysis, identify trends and provide crucial information to help implement proactive safety measures.
- Data analysis: The platform centralizes and processes the information collected, allowing pilots to analyze safety trends. These analyses help justify the need to adapt maritime regulations to reflect the current realities of the industry.
- Effective communication: EMPAsafe speeds up the notification of defects through automatic notifications and the possibility of sending reports directly to the competent authorities, reducing the administrative burden and improving safety in European maritime transport.
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 notification applications into EMPAsafe, fostering a collaborative environment for the unrestricted exchange of vital data between 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 be available for download on Google Play and the Apple App Store.