Thinking about these problems, ideas like Cristina's are born, since by using the wind as "fuel", we contribute to the reduction of fuel which leads to a reduction in costs , given the high price they have today and, in addition, to the reduction of pollution produced by ships.
Today, the 16 largest ships in the world pollute the same as all the cars in the world . This is why this is one of the biggest challenges for the sector; technology and innovation are necessary to reduce the impact on the environment.
Although it also represents a financial complication due to the croatia number data privatisation of the naval industry, we can get many more advantages than disadvantages from the implementation of automation and digitalisation systems such as rigid sails. Bound4blue estimates that the savings are 25% on average, “if there is no wind it will be 0%, because the source of energy is the wind, but most of the routes have wind,” says Cristina; in addition, a recovery of the investment can be expected in an average period of five years.
it becomes obvious that new mechanisms need to be installed, such as sensors, which, apart from improving efficiency in the management of operations , can also measure pollution emissions and allow greater connectivity between ships , among other things.
It is because of these challenges that the maritime sector offers great potential for the development of innovation and talent, because, although we see the maritime sector as distant from the city, improvements in this area will bring with them an exponential benefit for everyone, such as lower prices due to reduced costs in the transport of goods and, above all, increased sustainability in processes in order to be responsible with the environment.