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Data

Digitalization platforms such as Veson Nautical and

SEDNA to unify commercial and op- erational data ? ows.

Cyprus-based Columbia Ship Man- agement is advancing a similar model, deploying Starlink connectivity across its ? eet and integrating operations through the One-Link platform. The system combines voyage optimization, emissions tracking, and commercial analytics into a single interface.

One-Link CEO Pankaj Sharma describes the goal succinctly: creating “a shared operational reality” between ship and shore, where decisions are based on real-time data rather than delayed reporting.

The Human Factor

For all the technology, the human ele- ment remains central—and unresolved.

Aversano, a former seafarer, points to growing concerns among crews.

Real-time visibility from shore can feel intrusive, while automation raises questions about long-term roles. At the same time, each new system adds to onboard workload.

This tension — between ef? ciency and burden, insight and oversight — may ultimately de? ne the success of maritime digitalization.

From Data to Decisions

The industry has solved the prob- lem of collecting data. The next chal- lenge is turning that data into action- able insight without overwhelming the people expected to use it. As one executive put it at CMA: the data is there. The value is not, at least not yet.

Until the industry can bridge that gap, shipping’s digital transformation will remain a work in progress.

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