Expert in safe navigation technology to address Doha maritime conference

An expert speaker in the field of automatic identification system (AIS), a technology critical for safe navigation and pinpointing the location of maritime vessels, has been added to the panel of speakers at the upcoming Qatar Maritime Security - Coastal and Border Surveillance Conference (QMARSEC).“Simon Tucker’s groundbreaking work with AIS technology has been critical to the growth of the field,” said Staff Brigadier (Pilot) General Mohamed al-Mannai, director of the National Shield Project of Qatar. “I am pleased that he will be joining our panel of distinguished speakers at QMARSEC 2015.”Tucker is CEO of UK-based SRT Marine Technology Limited, a leading developer and provider of AIS transceiver technologies and products. He will be sharing SRT’s global experience of implementing national scale maritime management systems, the benefits and how they integrate and enhance existing surveillance focused systems, the challenges faced with large projects and how, through a combination of careful planning and technology, these challenges are overcome to ensure a smooth and successful implementation of the highest integrity.“I am honoured to have been invited to speak at such a prestigious and serious event” said Tucker.