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26 August 2026

SmartSea: Turning fleets into intelligent operational networks

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SmartSea: Turning fleets into intelligent operational networks

SmartSea CEO Kris Vedat argues shipping’s digital future depends less on more sensors than on breaking down data silos and managing fleets as connected operational networks. The idea that every ship should be treated as an isolated operating environment is becoming obsolete, argues Kris Vedat, CEO of SmartSea. As vessels become more closely connected to …

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