Transas have unveiled results from an industry survey, carried out by Fathom Maritime Intelligence, that delivers insight into the opinions of ship owners, operators and charterers about the future of maritime operations and the role of digital infrastructure.
They have been engaging extensively with the industry to ensure that THESIS (the Transas Harmonised Eco System of Integrated Solutions), launched in January 2016, is developed with the industry, for the industry.
For the ‘Future of Maritime Operations’ survey, 55% of respondents were ship owner, operators or charterers and the remaining 45% of respondents included regulators, government, training schools, class societies, technology suppliers and other maritime industry stakeholders.
The survey results revealed that over 70% of ship owners, operators and managers believe that it would be helpful to have shared input/operational responsibility between on-board crew and shore-based personnel at all times.
ECDIS, ship stability, voyage planning and weather forecast data as well as fuel consumption, engine performance and bridge alarm system data should all be made available in real time to the shore as well as on the ship, said survey respondents.
Also, respondents agreed that the majority feel the crew would be willing to accept operational decisions from shore and this just one of the options open to the maritime stakeholders if collaborating through one central operating system and repository of ‘mega data’.
Transas believes that today’s maritime industry requires realistic solutions and concepts for a modern, integrated operational infrastructure that delivers a sustainable, viable future. They say that the maritime sector needs an infrastructure solution that will enhance and support our human element, and enable operations.
At 14.00hrs on Tuesday 6th September at SMM Hamburg, Mr Frank Coles, CEO, Transas will deliver critical insight and practical innovation for the future of maritime operations.
During the presentation at SMM Hamburg, Coles will be demonstrating how this is now possible. He will be showing THESIS (the Transas Harmonised Eco System of Integrated Solutions) in action.
“This is shipping’s future delivered now”, stated Transas CEO, Frank Coles. “Transas have opened the way for the global maritime community to finally take advantage of truly integrated operations that exponentially improve efficiency and safety throughout.”
In addition, he will be sharing insights from Transas’s extensive industry collaboration and the resulting R&D at this special presentation at SMM, Hamburg.
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