{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 140: Maritime Digitalization: What We Still Haven't Learned","description":"Episode 140: Maritime Digitalization: What We Still Haven't Learned For more than four decades, Giampiero Soncini has helped shape maritime technology, from his early days in the Italian Navy and NATO to leadership roles at SpecTec, ShipNet, and Oceanly. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons on digitalization, data quality, AI, and why shipping's greatest challenge has never been technology\u2014it's been changing the way people work. In This Episode \u2705 Giampiero's journey from the Italian Navy to maritime software pioneer \u2705 Why shipping continues to struggle with change management \u2705 Lessons from the early days of maritime software \u2705 The importance of data quality and sensor reliability \u2705 What shipping has gotten right about digitalization \u2705 AI, hype cycles, and practical applications \u2705 Why technology should support expertise\u2014not replace it \u2705 The future of maritime operations and decision-making Notable Quotes "Technology has changed. The mentality has been the roadblock." "Shipping moves at the speed of ships." "IT doesn't replace experience. It supports experience." "Our job is not a real job. It's a disease. Once you get it, you can never get rid of it." Timestamps 00:50 \u2013 Welcome and introduction 01:50 \u2013 From the Italian Navy to NATO 06:00 \u2013 Entering commercial shipping 07:50 \u2013 Why shipping still resists change 11:50 \u2013 Technology should support people 15:50 \u2013 Data quality and sensor reliability 21:50 \u2013 What shipping has gotten right 24:50 \u2013 Blockchain, AI, and separating hype from reality 27:50 \u2013 Practical uses of AI today 34:20 \u2013 Advice for the next generation 35:50 \u2013 Why shipping becomes a lifelong passion 36:50 \u2013 Books, history, and building a personal library 39:50 \u2013 Closing thoughts Tune In Now Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Music by: Peg and The Rejected \u2013 King of SKA Artwork by: GA Design Produced by: Chris Aversano This episode is sponsored by KVH. As vessels become increasingly connected, the ability to prioritize, secure, and optimize onboard data has become just as important as the connection itself. Here's how KVH is helping operators turn connectivity into a competitive advantage. Support Our Podcast If you've found value in this episode, please rate the podcast, leave a review, follow the show, and share it with a colleague. Interested in sponsoring The Last Dinosaur? Reach out to our friends at Digital Ship to learn more about advertising opportunities. Stay salty. Stay curious. ","author_name":"The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In The Digital Age","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/404561\/site","html":"