Health crisis spurring impetus for digitalisation
The pandemic is an opportunity for the shipping industry to reflect on areas where it can collaborate while also placing the spotlight on the role of digitalisation in improving seafarer welfare. However, a big hump needs to be gotten over in ensuring there is greater data transparency
Sea-based internet connectivity lags land-based broadband connections, while mindsets in the industry are also behind their counterparts in terms of data sharing and the approach to technology in general. Digitalisation must be seen as part of an organisation's core strategy in order to be effective