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valuable source of insights in the current cess more challenging. Nevertheless, at
era of digitalisation. Laskaridis Shipping, we are dedicated to
Furthermore, we utilise digital platforms to educating both our office employees and
monitor our fleet’s performance in real time, seafarers, aiming to stay ahead of the curve
enabling us to generate time-series graphs and effectively address the ongoing techno-
when required. This allows us to assess and logical evolution, particularly in areas where
evaluate various parameters related to the AI applications excel.
condition of main engines (M/E) and aux-
iliary engines (A/Es) across our vessels. How can shipping capitalise on AI? Are there any
Additionally, through these platforms, we specific applications particularly relevant to fleet
aim to closely monitor the carbon intensity optimisation?
index of each vessel and minimise it to the Capitalising on AI is not an easy matter,
greatest extent possible, aligning with the as the adoption of AI technology does
IMO-mandated decarbonisation strategy not guarantee automatic economic bene-
to reduce our carbon footprint while also fits across the board. To fully harness the
operating our fleet in the most efficient potential of AI, the management of ship-
manner possible. ping companies must focus on implement-
Regarding the human factor, we must con- ing their strategy effectively. This involves
sider both office employees and seafarers, an understanding of the most suitable use
as the integration of the latest technological cases and specific circumstances before
advancements poses challenges for both proceeding. Additionally, companies should
groups. Office employees may find it some- be mindful of potential risks associated with
what easier due to their higher educational AI and develop comprehensive plans to mit-
level and regular exposure to technological igate them.
applications in their daily work. However, Numerous AI applications tailored for the
seafarers, who may have varying levels of shipping industry have emerged. One such
familiarity with technology and educational example is the use of smart AI cameras
backgrounds, may find the integration pro- installed onboard vessels, which perform

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