OneOcean and Thetius launch Thought Leadership research series
Join our webinar on 27 May and get early access to our new report on digital complexity in bridge operations.
About the series
OneOcean has partnered with maritime innovation research specialist Thetius to launch a new two-part research series examining how digitalisation is changing the reality of modern bridge operations.
The first report
As part of this series, we will be launching two reports. The first in the series titled Decision-optimised or overloaded? Rethinking the use of digital tools on a digitalised bridge, examines how digital navigation is reshaping bridge operations and what this means for safety, performance and operational resilience.
Register for the webinar
To launch the report, we will host a joint webinar on Wednesday 27 May at 09:00 BST, bringing together a panel of experts to discuss the report’s findings and explore what more effective, decision-ready systems could look like.
The webinar will cover how bridge operations have changed in a more digital environment, the impact of alerts, data and system layering on decision-making, and where digital tools may be adding complexity rather than reducing it. Webinar attendees will also receive early access to the full report.
Why it matters
The series explores how shipping has become more connected, data-rich and digitally complex, while the way crews are prepared and supported has not always kept pace. Over the past decade, vessels have taken on more systems, more data inputs and more operational responsibility, with navigation tools now sitting alongside compliance, reporting, and performance platforms.
While these systems can improve visibility and support better operational decisions, they have often been added over time rather than designed as a single operating environment. This can leave bridge teams managing multiple tools, interpreting information from different sources and prioritising alerts while still being expected to make timely, safety-critical decisions.
What’s next
The second part of the research series will follow in June and will examine whether current training and competency models are keeping pace with the realities of digital bridge operations. Stay tuned for more information!
