Digitalisation must include the seafarers who operate vessels every day, not just the technology that supports them. One ship manager has built its digital strategy around 900 seafarers, while new research warns that the growing number of digital alerts can contribute to crew fatigue, a topic now being discussed by policymakers.

The same principle extends beyond the bridge. AI is accelerating shipbuilding and digital tools are reshaping every part of maritime operations. But technology only creates lasting value when it improves the experience of the people expected to use it

Is the industry giving equal attention to technology, people and policy?

— Arnel Murga

Can digitalisation make life easier for seafarers instead of adding more work? MF Shipping Group believes technology should support the 900 people who keep its fleet running, revealing how a people first digital strategy is reshaping modern ship management.

Can too much digital information make ships less safe? Lloyd's Register has taken new research on alarm fatigue to the UK Parliament, raising fresh concerns about how growing numbers of onboard alerts affect seafarers and operational decision making.

What happens when AI is built into shipbuilding from day one? HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Naver Cloud are combining AI, cloud infrastructure and 200 million shipbuilding records to create the next generation of smart shipyards.

Will €10 billion in ETS funding be enough to decarbonise European shipping? European Shipowners welcome the Commission's latest proposal, but say much more support will be needed if fleets are to meet climate targets while remaining competitive.

How do cruise operators keep complex LNG fleets performing at their best? Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation have signed an eight year lifecycle agreement that combines digital monitoring, condition based maintenance and long term performance management.

Can shipowners cut emissions without waiting for zero-carbon fuels to dominate the market? Samskip is combining hydrogen vessels, biofuels, digital emissions tracking and electrified rail to show how multiple technologies can work together.