An industry on standstill: maritime progress at risk over fears of digitalisation, Wärtsilä report warns
Wärtsilä Corporation, trade press release 17 January 2023 at 10:00 AM EET· 70% of industry professionals have a very clear understanding of why digitalisation is needed and its benefits · But over two thirds (68%) believe that the ability to digitalise existing infrastructure and retrofit vessels is challenging · The majority (88%) point to collaboration between industry players as essential for making digital transformation a reality Despite 78% of industry professionals agreeing that change and technological innovation is a positive thing for the maritime industry, almost half (