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Technology isn%u2019t replacing seafarers;it%u2019s empowering their decisionsHow are digitalisation and AI currently influencing your fleet's competitiveness in terms of freight rates, operating costs, and ESG performance?Digitalisation and AI have moved from pilot initiatives to production use for the TMS Group, and are increasingly reshaping and improving the way we manage and operate our fleet.From a commercial perspective, digital solutions support voyage evaluation at the decision-making stage and route optimisation during execution, improving employment decisions upfront while also enhancing fuel efficiency during the voyage. Operationally, new technologies enable practices such as condition-based maintenance, helping to reduce avoidable OpEx through earlier and more targeted interventions.From an ESG perspective, emissions and energy KPIs are embedded directly into daily operations, supporting improved CII trajectories, regulatory compliance, and more transparent and consistent sustainability reporting for charterers.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?Data analytics contribute through layered, continuous optimisation. High-frequency sensor data collected on board is continuously monitored, providing detailed visibility into vessel and machinery performance. Beyond real-time monitoring, this data is also used to create digital twin models and run simulations that help analyse performance trends, assess operational scenarios, and support more informed day-to-day decisions on fuel efficiency and emissions. Weather- and safety-constrained voyage optimisation delivers measurable fuel savings, while hull and propeller performance analytics guide optimal cleaning Opinions expressed by Theodoros Tserpelis, Digital Transformation Planning Manager at TMS GroupGlobal shipping is undergoing its most profound transformation in generations. Digitalisation, AI, and rising ESG expectations are reshaping every dimension of the industry, demanding a new level of operational excellence and transparency from shipowners and managers worldwide.Theodoros Tserpelis discusses how digitalisation, AI, and data-driven decision-making are reshaping fleet operations, enhancing competitiveness, strengthening ESG performance, and redefining the role of seafarers in the era of smart shipping.Smart shipping186 NX