2026-08-28

AI in maritime pilotage | Tidalis at IMPA Congress 2026

Bali (Indonesia), 28 August 2026 – Tidalis joined maritime pilots, pilot organizations and industry partners from around the world at the 27th IMPA Congress in Bali. Tidalis was a Gold Sponsor of the congress, and Pavel Skournik, Managing Director Americas, took the stage to share the company’s perspective on Artificial Intelligence.

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From buzzword to real-world impact

AI is one of the most talked-about topics in the maritime industry. It is creating new opportunities across maritime operations. But in Pavel’s presentation, Tidalis made the case that its real value lies in supporting people, not replacing them.

Tidalis continues to explore how AI can improve three things in pilotage:

  • situational awareness
  • decision-making
  • operational efficiency

At the same time, the expertise, judgment and experience of maritime pilots remain essential. Technology should strengthen that expertise, not stand in for it.

Built around the pilot

This approach shapes how Tidalis develops its solutions for marine pilot organizations. The pilot dispatching system is one example. It is designed to give pilots and dispatchers better information at the right moment, so the people with the experience can make the call.

Thank you, Bali

As a Gold Sponsor of IMPA Congress 2026, Tidalis was proud to contribute to the conversation on the future of maritime pilotage. The team was glad to work alongside the industry professionals shaping what comes next. Thank you to everyone who visited Booth G2 to talk about AI, innovation and the future of pilotage. Contact us to continue the conversation.