Maritime Digitalization Year in Review 2025 | AI, M&A, Decarbonization & What’s Next for Shipping

Описание: In this Maritime Tech Year in Review 2025, The Last Dinosaur – Maritime Shipping in the Digital Age welcomes back Evan Efstathiou, CEO of Burmester & Vogel and Founder of SkySail Advisors, for his fourth consecutive year-end conversation on the podcast.

This episode takes a clear, experience-driven look at what actually mattered in maritime digitalization in 2025—and what will define 2026.

Together, we break down how AI has moved from hype to table stakes, why consolidation among maritime software platforms is accelerating, and how decarbonization, hardware innovation, and corporate venture capital are reshaping the industry.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why AI is no longer a feature, but an expectation in maritime software

How shipping companies are measuring real ROI from AI tools, not just demos

The role of mergers, acquisitions, and roll-ups in shaping the future tech landscape

Why decarbonization software continues to grow—even as policy timelines shift

How hardware + software stacks (robotics, sensors, wind-assist, digital twins) are gaining traction

What venture capital and corporate venture funds are looking for in maritime startups

Why people, trust, and relationships still matter more than algorithms alone

Why 2026 may be the “show me the money” year for AI in shipping

This conversation is essential viewing for:

Shipowners and charterers

Maritime technology founders and product leaders

Investors and venture capital professionals

Brokers, operators, and commercial teams navigating digital change

About the guest:

Evan Efstathiou is the CEO of Burmester & Vogel and the Founder of SkySail Advisors, where he advises maritime technology companies, investors, and operators on strategy, M&A, and digital transformation. He brings a rare perspective from both building AI solutions and evaluating technology investments across shipping.

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