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Digital Ship Daily: Avoidable Tragedy; Decarbonization Alliance Formed; Inside Dynagas
Arnel Murga
August 08, 2025
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The voice of IT Leadership in the commercial maritime industry
The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was more than a maritime disaster; it was a wake-up call about the growing risks at the intersection of IT, and OT. As digital systems increasingly control physical infrastructure, even a single misconfigured wire or overlooked software flaw can trigger…read more
MEET MANOLIS PAPADAKIS  MANOLIS PAPADAKIS | In the world of maritime IT, change doesn’t come easily, and no one knows this better than Manolis Papadakis. He is currently the CIO & CISO at Dynagas Ltd. In his career, Papadakis has led digital transformations in one of the most change-resistant industries on earth. From rolling out Starlink to building cyber compliance frameworks from scratch, his approach has remained consistent: put people first, lead with empathy, and protect every system…read more “As an IT leader, I had to bridge the technical solutions with business priorities, communicate clearly, and lead with empathy,” he explains. MANOLIS PAPADAKIS |
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Dry bulk shipping is pushing decarbonization efforts through a new partnership between GCMD and INTERCARGO. With practical solutions like biofuels and onboard carbon capture, the sector aims to cut emissions and meet global climate targets…read more
Swedish cargo owners say they’re ready to support cleaner maritime transport, but a new report warns that outdated regulations and short-term contracts are stalling the shift to greener fleets. With most short sea vessels aging and excluded from EU climate rules, the Responsible Shipping Initiative urges immediate action to align fleet renewal with emissions targets…read more
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