In an era where the maritime industry faces unprecedented digital disruption, DNV Maritime Software – a global pioneer for next-gen software – has officially launched its strategic partnership with Oriani Hellas through a sold-out event titled “Rough Seas Ahead?”. The event brought together an influential cross-section of Greece’s maritime leaders at the historic Piraeus Marine Club to explore the future of fleet digitization, compliance, and operational resilience.

As the maritime industry faces rapid digital transformation, the event focused on addressing the varied maturity levels across ports, vessels, and crew members. During two immersive sessions, attendees from shipping companies, shipowners, port agents, and onboard professionals engaged in deep-dive discussions on the sector’s readiness for digital-first workflows.

At the heart of the agenda were two of DNV Maritime Software’s flagship solutions:

• Navigator Port: An onboard software designed to simplify and automate complex port clearance procedures. While often invisible to onshore teams, Navigator Port empowers captains and crews to execute clearance tasks accurately and efficiently, reducing errors and delays. Attendees appreciated how small usability improvements can significantly ease the daily workload of seafarers.
• ShipManager Hull: The 3D hull integrity management platform serves to easily visualize and detect early risks  to prevent costly repairs fleet-wide. The solution offers intuitive 3D visualization, incorporating inspection photos, and seamless API integration with existing fleet management systems. The presentation sparked detailed technical discussions on steel thickness measurement, photo documentation, 3D model creation, and class certification support with DNV and other classification societies.

The seafarer in mind

“Innovation means nothing if it doesn’t work for those at sea,” said Sebastian Eggert, Global Head of Sales for DNV Maritime Software. “We believe that digital solutions must be grounded in real-world operations, supporting the captain and crews to ease their life onboard. This is why we invest so much effort in collaborating directly with crews, operators, and port stakeholders. With Navigator Port, we tackle well-known pain points like inconsistent port form requirements, and we ensure that compliance becomes a smoother, more predictable process. The feedback from seafarers confirms our approach: Navigator Port makes their job and life easier, reduces risk, and ultimately helps them stay focused on what matters most — operating safely and efficiently.”

Together with Torsten Kappel, DNV’s expert for Product Strategy and Key Accounts, the two experts led engaging sessions that moved beyond slides. Participants raised important operational challenges, such as the differing port form requirements around the world, which have previously led to costly fines. The event underscored the critical role of digital tools in addressing these complexities and improving compliance.

“At Oriani, we are proud to partner with DNV Maritime Software to bring practical, high-impact tools to the crews who need them most,” said Philip Nielsen, Co-founder of Oriani. “Navigator Port stands out not only for its modern technology but also for its intuitive design and continuously updated content, reflecting DNV’s deep operational know-how. This is not digitalization for its own sake; it is about measurable ROI from day one, simplifying compliance and drastically reducing the burden on Captains and Officers. We believe this is exactly the kind of innovation the industry needs: smart, seamless, and seafarer-centric.

The fully booked sessions and dynamic Q&A segments point to a growing demand for smarter, more integrated maritime solutions. The event also served as the official kickoff of DNV Maritime Software’s and Oriani’s alliance in Greece – underscoring a joint ambition to serve as technology enablers for one of the world’s most complex shipping region. As digital infrastructure becomes as critical as steel and fuel, “Rough Seas Ahead?” affirmed the industry’s appetite for transformation — not just through tools, but through trusted partnerships that understand the challenges from ship deck to strategic command.