by Ben Palmer, President of Inmarsat's Maritime Division

The shipping industry's demand for communications bandwidth is growing exponentially.

In a fast-evolving maritime regulatory landscape, shipowners are increasingly implementing data-driven processes and adopting digital shipboard solutions to, among others, cut emissions and achieve environmental compliance.

Pending revolutionary developments in propulsion and fuel technology, this approach is delivering immediate, measurable, and meaningful benefits: Ricardo Energy and Environment, a global environmental consultancy, predicts a 38% reduction in maritime greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through digitalisation alone, a significant contribution towards the 50% reduction target set by the International Maritime Organization.

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