The necessary technologies exist but the maritime industry must find ways to overcome its competitive mindset and increase collaboration if it wants to fully realize the operational benefits of digitalization.

Today, all oceans related activities, in particular the maritime industries, both seagoing and shore-based, are facing many challenges. To successfully meet all these needs there is a pressing demand for skilled workers and competent innovative leaders in all areas of marine activity. We are an in era of immense change and any institution or company that does not invite diversity and support the potential contribution and leadership of qualified women will be left behind.

The Poseidon Principles are the world’s first sector-specific, self-governing climate alignment agreement amongst financial institutions.

The long-term solution to shipping’s decarbonization is to switch to ‘net’ zero carbon fuels. This transition will be driven forward by the economic performance of zero-emission vessels, environmental considerations, and the development and implementation of international regulations and policies.

The maritime industry can potentially become safer, cleaner, more secure and efficient. But it depends on whether leaders understand the risks and rewards that new technologies represent and adopt a new technological mindset.

A joint effort between companies within the maritime and wind turbine industry can create the solution that can supply the world fleet with a climate friendly marine fuel – a marine fuel which does not release any carbon dioxides, sulfur oxides or soot particles.

Start-ups can help the maritime industry foster innovation in the rapidly-evolving field of digital technologies – and enable its transformation.

Research confirms that today’s port calls are increasingly inefficient. Cross-industry collaboration and data sharing has the potential to improve fleet and capacity utilization.

Africa has the potential to be the key growth market of the 21st century creating better lives for millions of Africans and helping drive global GDP. But unlocking growth with Africa requires overcoming key challenges including improving governance, reducing barriers to trade, creating jobs for a growing population and investing in infrastructure. The global maritime industry can play a role in addressing these challenges in cooperation with African partners. In this Insight piece we highlight some of the key opportunities and challenges of relevance to the maritime industry.

Ship recycling is often viewed as harmful to workers and the environment. More transparency could be the key to making it more sustainable.