Delivering on the Promises of Maritime Software
Summary
Most importantly, all measures should be externally screened, tested, and certified, for example, through a specialized SOC 2 audit to ensure cybersecurity is effective in the real world, not just on paper.” The industry is seeing how progress is possible using data and software tools. With the introduction in 2024 of carbon pricing, OceanScore’s Grell says high-quality emissions data can “become a question of commercial life and death for a shipping company,” given the costs and eventual penalties prescribed by the emerging regulations. “That being said, AI’s power to inform decision-making is very interesting for shipping companies looking to improve their analysis and operations.” Industry observers point to the potential of data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) to harness sensors and greatly advance predictive maintenance. From efficiency and voyage optimization to cargo management, autonomy and customer service, Veson’s Christofferson says AI’s ability to make highly sophisticated situational assessments based on enormous amounts of complicated and unstructured data will ensure an enduring presence. “AI may still have some way to go to shake off its dystopian image and step into its more realistic role as a powerful tool to help humankind achieve its biggest goals,” he cautions, but says it will eventually bring huge enhancements to efficiency, safety, sustainability, customer satisfaction and competitive advantages.