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As ships become more connected and software-driven, cyber risk is a tangible business riskHow are digitalisation and AI currently influencing your fleet's competitiveness in terms of freight rates, operating costs, and ESG performance?Digitalisation and AI are increasingly shaping fleets%u2019 competitiveness by improving decision quality, documentation, and consistency %u2014 factors that matter in today%u2019s market even when they do not directly translate into higher spot rates. Commercially, the advantage lies primarily in credibility: when a fleet can demonstrate stable operational execution, clear evidence trails, and well-structured emissions documentation, it becomes easier to respond to tender requirements, support charterers%u2019 reporting needs, and reduce the scope for avoidable performance or documentation disputes. The commercial value is therefore often reflected in smoother fixtures, stronger relationships, and less friction across the voyage lifecycle. Regarding operating costs, the benefits are more immediate. Continuous monitoring and structured analytics reduce time spent on repetitive troubleshooting, shorten the path from detection to corrective action, and help prevent minor deviations from escalating into costly off-hire risks or inefficient operating modes. Where appropriate, AI-supported guidance can also standardise routine responses to recurring technical and compliance queries, allowing onboard and shore-based teams to focus on higher-impact matters.For ESG, digitalisation strengthens both substance and assurance. Stronger data controls, audit-ready records, and consistent management-system execution support more reliable reporting and earlier identification of gaps. The essential condition is that governance, data integrity, cybersecurity, and human accountability remain embedded throughout.To what extent do data analytics and predictive models contribute to the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions on a day-to-day basis?Day-to-day reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are typically the result of disciplined execution rather than a single %u201csilver-bullet%u201d model. Analytics contribute by making operational reality measurable and comparable. Validated data, consistent segmentation of operational states (at sea/port/anchor/manoeuvring), and stable baselines allow teams to detect deviations early and focus attention where it has pracOpinions expressed byStavros Gyftakis, CFO of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Smart shippingAs vessels become more connected and software-driven, the operational and commercial implications of cyber risk are becoming impossible to ignore. The CFO of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. discusses how digitalisation, AI, and rising transparency expectations are reshaping competitiveness, safety, and day-to-day execution across modern fleets.182 NX