Editor’s Note
The maritime industry is searching for the next breakthrough in artificial intelligence.
One of the most effective examples may be far simpler than many expected. The AI tools gaining traction are often not the most sophisticated, but the ones that solve everyday operational problems and are used consistently across the organisation.
The lesson for maritime leaders is that successful digitalisation starts with people. Technology creates value only when it becomes part of how decisions are made and work gets done.
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The promise of integration has been around for years. The reality often falls short.
The new Danelec and Thetius report defines what a "decision-ready" system actually looks like in practice - modular, flexible, and built around the trade-offs that matter most to performance, compliance and commercial teams.
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Software, Big Data & IoT
How did a tanker operator turn cyber security into a financial gain?
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Navigation, Autonomy & New Technologies
Maritime digitalisation has standards. So why is data still fragmented?
The industry has spent years developing standards and frameworks. A gathering of 45 industry leaders suggests the real issue now lies elsewhere.
Shipbuilding & Design
Inside the vessel designed for Asia's offshore energy expansion
A new cable-layer under construction in Turkey combines specialised installation capability with energy-saving technologies. The project offers a glimpse into the type of vessels that will support future offshore power infrastructure.
Propulsion and future fuels
Why one tanker owner is betting US$1.5bn on fuel flexibility
AET's latest annual review reveals how fleet renewal, alternative fuels and digitalisation are shaping long-term investment decisions. The numbers offer a rare look at how one tanker owner is preparing for regulatory uncertainty and future fuel choices.
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Pacific Basin argues that regulation will determine decarbonisation pace
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