Finnish shipping technology group Wartsila is teaming with Israel's maritime start-up accelerator theDOCK to continue its digitalisation drive.
The company said it hopes the move will see it "connecting with the hottest local talent and emerging technologies within the marine sector."
theDOCK brings together maritime stalwarts and aspiring creative start-ups to deliver practical innovations for port, shipping and logistics operations, it added.
"Combined with Wartsila’s recently completed acquisitions of Transas, Eniram and Guidance Marine, this move further signals an ambition to lead the industry into a new era," Wartsila said.
Mauro Sacchi, strategy and business development director of Wartsila Marine Solutions, said: “Digitalisation is disrupting the marine industry as it moves towards even greater efficiency and strong environmental performance.
"New technologies and business models can bring substantial benefits in terms of cost efficiency, improved performance, transparency and safety. Wartsila is committed to leading this transformation and we are constantly on the lookout for innovative potential."
