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Wärtsilä examines ‘urgent challenges’ of digitalisation and decarbonisation

Two of the key themes at Europort 2023, which takes place 7–10 November at Rotterdam Ahoy, are ‘Digitalisation’ and ‘Energy Transition’.

In a new report – Debunking the mythical beasts of maritime digital transformation – Europort exhibitor Wärtsilä has identified the same themes as the most urgent challenges facing shipping companies.

Of the maritime professionals surveyed in Wärtsilä’s report, 78% acknowledged digital transformation as a positive. However, the report also revealed widespread concerns surrounding the time and financial investment digitalisation requires.

As regards the energy transition, 8 in 10 recognised the crucial role digital technology will play in meeting long-term emissions-reduction targets. Yet with companies facing decarbonisation challenges in the here and now, only 37% of respondents confirmed they do the minimum to remain compliant.

‘The right technologies’ and ‘collaborative efforts’ will be critical to overcoming these challenges, says Wärtsilä.

Join the discussion on digitalisation and the energy transition at Europort 2023 – and visit Wärtsilä at stand 7317. In the meantime, read the full report via the button below.

Human capital in shipping’s digital age: The maritime recruiter’s perspective

In part one of this two-part series on human capital in shipping – a key theme at Europort 2023 – Jakob le Fevre offers his take on the training and recruitment of maritime professionals in today’s fast-changing and fiercely competitive market.

Which innovations will renew the Dutch maritime sector?

Tuesday 28 March is the day, Maritime Innovation Platform in the Energiehuis in Dordrecht. With a well-filled Innovation Square, where more than 40 speakers share their knowledge and experience, and hundreds of maritime professionals attending, it is definitely worth registering.

Join (one of) the following sessions:

Can you make inland navigation sustainable through smart refits?
8-12% less fuel consumption through fluidic air lubrication
Prevent damage with automatic quayside detection
Continuing logistics and transport at extremely low water

ICMASS call for abstracts is open!

The International Conference on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (ICMASS) will be held at Europort on 8 and 9 November. As the international conference presenting cutting-edge work on autonomous ships to both academic and industry researchers, ICMASS addresses current research and academic activities focused on the development of MASS technology and knowledge from around the world.

Are you keen to participate in ICMASS? For more information visit the website using the button below and be sure to send your abstract to [email protected] before 1 April.

You may also be interested in Maintenance NEXT

From 18 to 20 April, the most important technology and maintenance exhibition of the Benelux will take place in Rotterdam Ahoy: Maintenance NEXT. On the exhibition floor, professionals can gain new knowledge and expertise and immerse themselves in the latest techniques, innovations, technical solutions and high-tech products displayed by the many exhibitors at the show. For three days, Maintenance NEXT showcases the best the maintenance sector has to offer in the industry.