Ship&Offshore | Issue 02/2025
Digital retrofits can power greater efficiency
Human error is a principal cause of maritime accidents. Minimising the occurrence of such incidents can save lives, safeguard the environment, and save money by de-stressing the watchkeeping function. Nick Savvides reports. Container ships are particularly vulnerable with small vessels sometimes hard to see in the busy approaches to terminals. Tight schedules and port calls in sometimes difficult conditions are a frequent concern. Artificial intelligence (AI) can also upgrade vessel efficiency and offer owners and operators a guiding hand in the day-to-day running of ships, while the system ‘learns’ and improves as it functions....