How prepared are your crews when the unexpected happens?

As vessels adopt alternative fuels and more connected technologies, emergency response depends on more than procedures alone. AI, digital twins and real time operational data are giving crews better situational awareness, but their success still rests on how people, technology and decision making work together under pressure.

The same principle extends beyond emergency response. The opportunity is not simply to digitalise operations, but to build organisations that can make faster, better decisions when it matters most.

— Arnel Murga

Can AI help crews make the right decisions when emergencies unfold at sea? ABS believes digital twins, AI-enabled decision support and real time monitoring could give crews a clearer picture of evolving risks before critical situations escalate.

In the latest edition of The Digital Ship Connectivity & Cyber Resilience Journal (Issue 02), Clarissa Wright's feature People, Processes and Culture explores why maritime cybersecurity cannot be solved by technology alone. She examines how cognitive overload, fragmented digital systems and growing operational complexity place greater demands on crews, making training, operational ownership and a strong cyber-aware culture essential to building resilient shipping operations.

Download and read the full feature: The Digital Ship Connectivity & Cyber Resilience Journal (Issue 02).

Can shipowners modernise GMDSS without lengthy and costly retrofits? Intellian's latest Iridium terminal is designed to simplify fleet upgrades by reusing existing cabling while delivering full SOLAS safety communications.

How do ship managers replace disconnected crew systems without disrupting operations? Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has consolidated four platforms into one digital environment, giving ship and shore teams a shared source of crew information.

What gives shipowners greater confidence to invest in wind propulsion? Anemoi has secured another major class approval for its Rotor Sail technology, helping simplify both retrofit and newbuild projects.

Can onboard carbon capture deliver compliance as well as emissions reductions? Project CAPTURED has secured EU ETS recognition and IMO backing that could strengthen the commercial case for onboard CO₂ capture while opening new pathways for permanent carbon storage.

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.