Ship&Offshore | Issue 10/2024
Life on board the floating office – the seafarer’s perspective
Published by Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, the report “The Digital Wave: Transforming vessels into floating offices and remote homes” examines how crews and shore-based teams are using digital technologies today – and the connectivity they rely on during work and leisure time. Of the approximately 100 seafarers surveyed for the report, 88% have access to the internet for work and leisure, while 12% have internet access solely for work purposes. On average, the respondents reported spending five hours a day using digital tools to complete work-related tasks....