Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Maritime industry, as an important component of the global trade and logistics, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advances (blockchain, IoT, AI, automation) and changing social, psychological, cultural and ethical challenges.The paper focuses on the synergy between the technological innovations and the human factor in the maritime sector.It argues that this correlation requires careful study, strategic planning and proactive management.It proves that the synergistic effect, achieved through training and investment, leads to increased organizational effectiveness.Empirically, in-depth interviews and subsequent factor analyses have been conducted with managers of companies in the maritime industry.This method demonstrated the key social and psychological challenges resulting from the digitalization of the maritime industry such as change in traditional roles, job rotation, risks of new professions, and mental health.Dependencies between sociopsychological factors and the management impacts of the environment are established through regression and correlation analyses.Factor analysis reveals the leading challenges of the digital era in the maritime industry, stress (56%), information overload (84%), and uncertainty and risk (75%).Investment policies and management strategies in response to digitalization are established including training, communications and innovation.Optimization of the management practices in the maritime organizations is proposed comprising psychological counseling and social programs.In conclusion, the need for developing new competencies by identifying new values is demonstrated.Innovative, systematic training and development programs are presented in response to subsequent technological challenges in the maritime industry.
DOI: 10.7225/imla30.04
Institution: Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W7128599666