THE lack of a common Information Technology (IT) backbone in the maritime sector and the need for stakeholders to invest in digital solutions to resolve more complicated operational issues onboard ships dominated discussions at a Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) conference held recently in Oslo.

Moderated by Columbia Group President and CEO Mark O'Neil, the conference looked at how using compatible digital solutions could achieve operational and crew optimization. The event aimed to showcase the strength and depth of the Columbia Group to the important Norwegian market.