Strategy and leadership

White paper: Succeeding with maritime digitalization

Leveraging high frequency data from your vessels is critical for driving operational improvement and sustainability. Doing it right however, is complex and challenging. In the recent white paper from Raa Labs you will get the authorative guide on how to succeed with maritime digitalisation, including how to lead and organise for success, as well as building a resilient technology foundation.

White paper: Succeeding with maritime digitalization

Succeeding with maritime digitalization is an critical success factor for improving operations and ensuring you can meet future sustainability expectations from your customers and stakeholders, as well as complying with regulatory requirements.

The white paper "How to Succeed with Maritime Digitalization: The Executive View" by Raa Labs is an authoritative guide for maritime industry leaders on navigating the digital transformation of maritime operations. It discusses the imperative of digitalization in the industry, spurred by environmental regulations and the drive toward efficiency and sustainability. The paper highlights the need for strong leadership to champion a strategic vision and foster organizational alignment for digital initiatives.

Key takeaways include:

  • The urgency of digital transformation in the maritime industry to comply with IMO 2030 and 2050 environmental goals.
  • The pivotal role of top management in leading digitalization efforts, underpinned by a comprehensive vessel data strategy.
  • The significance of a transformation team in translating strategic goals into actionable digitalization projects.
  • An exploration of the technological layers required for digitalization, from sensors and data capture to cloud infrastructure and applications.
  • The construction of a resilient digital foundation, allowing for a scalable, adaptable approach to leveraging digital technologies.

The white paper is crafted to arm stakeholders with the knowledge needed to effectively implement digital solutions and establish a robust digital infrastructure, positioning their operations for success in a rapidly evolving maritime landscape.

You can download the white paper here.

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Eirik Berteig

Eirik Berteig

Head of Strategy

Eirik writes about topics related to the strategic aspects of maritime data.

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