Viewpoint: Transparent Ships and Digitally-Assisted Surveys

“Digital transformation” is far more than a buzzword. It is a vision sparking disruptive change in virtually every sphere of industrial activity. In the maritime sector, technologies enabling new levels of data analysis, not previously possible, are beginning to open the door on a true knowledge revolution, in which companies have the opportunity to obtain an unprecedented depth of understanding of the industry—ranging from business operations to the condition of marine assets.

Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President and CEO, ABS

Ultimately, digital transformation will encourage an alignment of objectives between class and its clients. We will never defer our responsibilities or our values, but in this newly transformed world, we can align our rewards with clients rewards in the service of meeting our mission to protect the safety of life, property and the environment at sea. n