ABB has issued a white paper describing the role in the digital business transformation of the maritime industry. Often described as conservative, the Maritime Industry has woken up to the potential offered by connectivity and digitalization resulting from improved satellite coverage and cloud computing. Owners and operators are increasingly looking for suppliers that can deliver remote equipment performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and condition-based maintenance.
These are capabilities that have a direct impact on shipping’s bottom line – because they allow owners to optimize fuel consumption, crewing levels, and maintenance procedures – but also improve passenger and cargo safety.
According to ABB, any company that aims to supply to that maritime industry will have to master the following four megatrends:
- Digitalization and connectivity
- Automation and electrification of systems
- Emissions reduction and electrification
- Automation of work
ABB says that has taken the first steps towards autonomous shipping by combining
new digital services with existing technical services. The following picture illustrates ABB’s 5 steps towards autonomous operations.
Explore more by reading ABB’s white paper
Source: ABB