Is the maritime industry finally ready to go fully digital, or is tradition keeping it anchored in the past?
While aviation has embraced high-tech solutions, shipping has been slower to adapt. Autonomous vessels, AI-driven radar, and e-navigation promise a safer, more efficient future—but what’s standing in the way?
Host
Mikkel Svold talks with
Peter Roelofs, Senior Sales Manager at
Terma, and
Francis Zachariae, Secretary General at
IALA, about the hard realities of digitalizing the global marine sector. From fragmented regulations to the challenges of integrating cutting-edge tech, they break down what’s holding the industry back—and what needs to happen next.
How can digital systems prevent collisions, cut emissions, and streamline operations across the globe? And can the maritime sector finally catch up with aviation? Listen in to find out.
In this episode, you'll learn about:1. Discover the challenges slowing marine digital transformation.
2. How e-navigation can reduce maritime emissions by 38%.
3. Learn what VTS systems mean for port navigation efficiency.
4. Why autonomous ships might not happen for 20-30 years.
5. The importance of harmonization in global maritime solutions.
6. Future perspectives: AI in marine radar classification.
Episode Content00:11 Introduction and guests: Peter Roelofs and Francis Zachariae
02:16 The need for digital transformation in the maritime sector
04:01 Comparing digitalization in aviation vs. maritime
05:47 E-navigation: A safety and efficiency revolution
08:37 Defining e-navigation and its benefits for shipping
11:57 Challenges in linking marine navigation systems
13:31 Overview of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
22:12 The push for efficiency and sustainability in shipping
27:44 Future of automation and autonomous vessels in maritime
32:53 Essential steps for advancing maritime digitalization
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