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Digital Ship Daily: Study Reveals AI Gap in Shipping; Listen: Pilot Purgatory, Practical AI & Human Fears; UK’s Hydrogen Vessel Milestone
Arnel Murga
August 28, 2025
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Beyond the Hype: What the Maritime Industry Really Thinks About AI…. And Where They’re Making It Work by Thetius in partnership with Marcura.
A new study shows shipping companies are excited about artificial intelligence but still wary of its risks. While many see efficiency gains, others warn of “misplaced trust”; “poor implementation”; and overreliance and the loss of human judgment. The challenge is moving from pilot projects to meaningful adoption…read more
UnDocked: The Maritime Transformation Show by Raal Harris and Nick Chubb.
In this episode, Nick Chubb and Raal Harris dig into the findings of a new Thetius research report commissioned by Marcura, which shows that while 81% of maritime organisations are piloting AI, only 11% have policies in place, and just 23% are training their people. They debate whether AI deserves its own strategy or should simply sit inside a broader technology plan, with Nick introducing the Thetius ADAPT framework as a way for leaders to cut through the hype and move beyond “pilot purgatory”….read more
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
PIONEER and Cattewater Harbour’s Prince Rock as support vessel on previous shorter trials. Photo by Catterwater Harbour Plymouth.
ACUA Ocean’s hydrogen-powered unmanned vessel PIONEER has completed the world’s first 24-hour sea trial on zero emissions. The achievement shows hydrogen’s potential for clean shipping and places the UK at the forefront of maritime innovation.…read more
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