FacebookTwitterEmailLinkedin In an exclusive interview, Professor Maximo Q. Mejia Jr., President of the World Maritime University (WMU), emphasized that the future of seafaring will depend not only on innovation, but also on continuous learning to ensure the responsible implementation of technology. Recent WMU research shows that automation, artificial intelligence, advanced sensors and connected “smart ships” will increasingly shape vessel monitoring and operations. However, the human element will remain central, even as the required skill set evolves. Stronger digital competencies, greater familiarity with automated systems, and closer collaboration with shore-based teams and remote control centres will become essential. International standards and maritime education frameworks must therefore adapt to ensure seafarers are fully prepared for these technological advancements, he concludes. RelatedNews Melina Travlos highlights shipping’s role as a force of stability amidst tension Research shows that climate risks in shipping are more than they seem var jnews_module_21369507_0_6a04d4d13ffe5 = {"header_icon":"","first_title":"Related","second_title":"News","url":"","header_type":"heading_8","header_background":"","header_secondary_background":"","header_text_color":"","header_line_color":"","header_accent_color":"","header_filter_category":"","header_filter_author":"","header_filter_tag":"","header_filter_cpt_post_tag":"","header_filter_cpt_tribe_events_cat":"","header_filter_cpt_web_story_category":"","header_filter_cpt_web_story_tag":"","header_filter_text":"All","sticky_post":false,"sticky_post_filter":false,"post_type":"post","content_type":"all","sponsor":false,"number_post":"2","post_offset":0,"unique_content":"unique1","include_post":"","included_only":false,"exclude_post":"21369507","include_category":"","exclude_category":"","include_author":"","include_tag":"1668,1504,635,1613,2195,250,386,3027","exclude_tag":"","exclude_visited_post":false,"post_tag":"","t