Shipping puts AI readiness to the test with new maturity benchmark
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has expanded its Digital Maturity Index (DMI) benchmarking tool with a new AI maturity assessment, helping shipowners and operators evaluate their readiness for artificial intelligence as adoption accelerates across the maritime…
Unveiled at Smart Maritime Network Singapore 2026, the enhanced DMI process introduces AI readiness benchmarking and sector-specific digital use cases while marking a milestone of more than 100 participating organisations.
Developed to help maritime organisations benchmark their digital capabilities against industry peers, the DMI enables organisations to assess current capabilities, prioritise investment and accelerate progress towards their digital ambitions.
The new AI maturity assessment examines the foundations required for successful AI adoption, including governance, workforce training, organisational culture, data readiness and performance measurement. It also assesses how AI is being applied across operational areas such as crew management, trade execution, vessel technical management and commercial functions.
By looking beyond technology adoption alone, the assessment helps organisations identify whether they have the people, processes and data infrastructure needed to support AI-driven decision making and operational improvement. It also explores industry expectations, perceived opportunities and barriers to implementation.
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