Ship&Offshore | Issue 03/2023
Is maritime progress at risk over fears of digitalisation?
Report A recent report published by Wärtsilä Corporation shows that 70% of industry professionals have a very clear understanding of why digitalisation is needed and what its benefits are. Over two thirds believe that the ability to digitalise existing infrastructure and retrofit vessels is challenging. While digitising existing processes undoubtedly has many advantages, does it also risk slowing down progress?