Is e-Navigation beneficial for the shipping companies?
Yes, e-Navigation itself can bring feasible benefits to the shipping companies.
48.57%
Yes, e-Navigation can be a basis for wide range of solutions and services which shipping companies could commercially benefit.
37.14%
No, e-Navigation concept in its current view cannot bring benefits to shipping companies.
14.29%
Should regulators focus on digital logistics and operations?
Yes, digitizing of shipping operation is important as a part of e-Navigation and should be regulated and stimulated by IMO and national administrations.
68.00%
No. In spite of significant impact of these information systems on the shipping industry development the market itself will propose regulating mechanisms in this field.
24.00%
No, these digital solutions cannot be considered as related to navigation and shouldn’t be subjected to regulation.
8.00%
Do such trials really confirm possibility for unmanned shipping?
Yes, a row of test projects in this area shows that unmanned (low-crew) and remotely operated vessels will come soon.
44.00%
No, these tests have pure research character and cannot forecast terms of unmanned shipping implementation.
20.00%
We need to review the practical outputs of these test projects firstly.
36.00%
Will a ship robotization come from mechanics area, not navigation?
Yes, robotization of vessels and maritime vehicles will come from engine and mechanical equipment.
34.78%
No, navigation will be the primary focus for marine robotics and unmanned vessels.
43.48%
No, major innovations will come from another area, neither mechanics nor navigation.
