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Barriers

  • Capacity building is defined as the development of skills, instincts, abilities, resources, and processes, aiming first for survival, then adaptation, and ultimately the ability to thrive through digitalization.
  • Constructive procedures such as research, innovation, data collection, and analysis are identified as essential for enabling the transition toward digitalization by strengthening internal capabilities.
  • Barriers to digital transformation are categorized into institutional, infrastructural, cybersecurity, economic, technological, and social factors, including governance fragmentation, poor internet connectivity, insufficient investment, and a shortage of skilled personnel.
  • Cybersecurity risks are highlighted through examples of attacks that cause data loss, operational disruption, and significant economic losses, underscoring the vulnerability of maritime systems.
  • Additional challenges, such as the gender gap in labor force participation and constraints on decarbonization, are identified, with digitalization, education, and policy measures identified as supporting factors for improvement.
Updated on Mar 29, 2026