Globally, the ship management software market is worth $3.8 billion a year and start-ups and SMEs founded since 2010 have raised $280m in venture funding. This drive to digitalise the waters has created a platform for ship owners to improve operational efficiency and streamline fleet management. But little has been documented on the impact of technology on the health, well-being and safety of the crew onboard.
Is technology bridging the gap between health and safety? Is the industry investing enough in relevant technology to aid the wellbeing of seafarers? Is technology the only option for welfare improvement? Written by consultancy Thetius and sponsored by Inmarsat, “Welfare 2.0: How can the next generation of technology enable better crew safety, health and wellbeing at sea?” provides an in-depth assessment on the health and safety of the global seafaring community.
Digitalisation Uncovered captures insights from shipowners and ship managers in a period of technology transition. Increasing commitment to IoT-enabled solutions and a broadening range of applications in use signal a clear acceleration in maritime digitalisation, but challenges remain. The survey received 368 responses and all respondents had a role in the purchase and application usage of digital solutions.
Download the report - Digitalisation Uncovered - What's Next for Shipping? which includes interviews with ABB, Bureau Veritas, G2Ocean, and Hempel and outlines how our digital solutions, in collaboration with an ever-increasing network of certified partners, are supporting the industry's key digitalisation drivers in real-time, including operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and crew training.