New ISO standard for interoperability of smart applications of ships launched

An important milestone in the digital transformation of the maritime industry has been reached with the launch of ISO 4891, a new international standard designed to establish a framework for the interoperability of smart applications onboard ships and marine technology systems. NautilusLog, one of the German partners in the ITEA I2PANEMA project has played a key role in developing this standard.

NautilusLog began its work on standardisation in 2017 and joined the ITEA I2PANEMA project in 2018 to drive the development of ISO 4891. This standard establishes a framework for interoperability among onboard systems, so they can share data, work together, and transform maritime operations.

ISO 4891 has significant implications for the international maritime industry, helping to eliminate data silos and enabling a seamless, real-time data flow. This new connectivity fosters smarter decision making, greater efficiency, and improved safety standards onboard. For shipowners, operators, and technology providers, the standard offers benefits such as fewer manual processes, streamlined compliance, and powerful tools to achieve both operational and environmental goals.

As the maritime sector advances in its digital transformation, ISO 4891 shows what can be achieved: a future where applications on ships communicate with each other seamlessly, helping to create smarter and more sustainable shipping.

More information:

• https://nautiluslog.com/
• https://www.i2panema.eu/
• https://itea4.org/project/i2panema.html