Maritime 4.0: Innovation Driven by AI, Data, and Cyber Security

⚔ 성장의 순간, 리더는 시험대에 오른다 언젠가 은퇴하는 시점에, 지금까지의 경험을 담은 한 권의 책을 내고 싶다는 생각을 오래전부터 해왔다. 처음엔 기술과 트렌드의 이야기였다. AI, 데이터, 보안, 그리고 디지털 전환. 그게 내가 가장 잘할 수 있는 분야라 믿었다. 하지만 연차가 쌓일수록, 내 시선은 점점 **‘사람’과 ‘조직’**으로 옮겨갔다. 기술보다 더 어려운 건 결국 리더십과 성장의 균형 이었다. 이직과 조직 이동을 반복하며 나는 공통된 패턴 하나를 보게 되었다. “모든 조직은 성장의 순간에 스스로를 시험한다.” 성과가 나기 시작할 때, 팀은 오히려 흔들리기 시작한다. 한때 한 방향으로 뛰던 사람들의 시선이 어느새 서로를 의식하기 시작한다. 성과가 쌓일수록 사람은 달라지고, 숫자가 올라갈수록 신뢰는 조금씩 줄어든다. 그 순간, 조직에는 ‘이순신’보다 ‘원균’과 ‘선조’가 늘어난다. 위기가 아니라, 성공이 만들어낸 변화 다. 성공은 언제나 조직을 성장시키지만, 동시에 그 조직의 본질을 시험한다. 진짜 리더는 그 시험대 위에서 조용히 중심을 잡는 사람 이다. ⚖️ 성장과 정치 성공의 기준과 성취의 만족은 사람마다 다르다. 그래서 세 명 이상이 모이면, 그 안에는 반드시 정치가 생긴다. “정치는 피할 수 없다. 그러나 방향은 선택할 수 있다.” 문제는 정치의 존재가 아니라, 그 정치가 어디를 향하고 있느냐 이다. 누군가를 끌어내리는 정치가 아니라, 조직을 더 멀리 밀어 올리는 정치라면 그건 이미 ‘전략’이고, ‘지혜’다. 정치는 사라질 수 없다. 그렇다면 그것을 두려워하기보다, 조직의 지속적 성장을 위한 구조로 설계 해야 한다. 조직이 파이를 키워야 하는 이유도 여기에 있다. 이순신도, 원균도, 선조도 — 그리고 이름 없는 병사들까지 — 모두가 자신의 자리에서 의미를 찾을 수 있도록 만드는 것. 그것이 건강한 정치 이며, 지속 가능한 성장의 조건 이다. 정치가 감정이 아니라 공정한 역할...

 I stood at KORMARIN again, after two years. The excitement and tension I felt the first time had quietly settled into a calm confidence. The industry continues to move fast. People, technology, interests, and time— all shifting and reshaping within its current. And somewhere along the way, I, too, have been changing with it. I think I finally recognized that this time. There was a faint scent of the sea in the exhibition hall, familiar faces and brief greetings exchanged, the subtle warmth of the field I hadn’t felt in a while— and for a moment, the thought came to me: “I’ve walked this path well, after all.” This KORMARIN was not just another exhibition. It was a quiet voyage back through my own journey. The event comes every two years. Some years I came because I wanted to, and some years because I had to— carrying a tired heart with me. But this year was different. My mind felt steadier, my view less shaken, and the direction ahead already clearer. There...

Dear EY MCH, As our project scopes continue to expand, each area now demands deeper specialization and accountability. Naturally, the roles and responsibilities that each of you carry are also growing. In the coming months, we expect to secure several new projects. Until our system-based organizational structure is fully established, things will likely become even busier and require greater focus and discipline. (However, as I’ve mentioned before — we will never compromise on the capability and attitude of the people we choose to work with. ) As I have shared with both management and many of you, our goal is not to build a conventional time-based consulting organization. We are creating a hybrid model — combining the operational depth of the maritime industry with the strategic and analytical discipline of consulting — to become a specialized consulting organization for the global shipbuilding and maritime domain. At the heart of this vision lie two essential values: Trust and...

🚢 Introduction Today, the maritime and shipbuilding industries have gone far beyond traditional logistics and transport. They are rapidly transforming into massive “floating data centers” operating on digital networks. From engine control systems and port cranes to logistics IoT and satellite communication, a single cyberattack can now halt an entire operational chain — both digitally and physically. This clearly shows that the world is moving toward an integrated security governance model that unites “ IT Security ” (information systems protection) and “ OT Security ” (operational technology — control and automation protection). In this complex transformation, the following eight global cybersecurity leadership institutions —originally designed for land-based systems— are now essential reference points for maritime and logistics cybersecurity as well. 1️⃣ NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology 🔗 https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework NIST defines cybersecurity risk...

The First Step Toward the World's First Cyber Ship  I am deeply moved to have successfully concluded the cybersecurity policy briefing focused on the E27 requirements applied to the MOL VLGC Project – Hanwha Ocean . reparing for this session demanded considerable time and effort, but throughout the process, I had the opportunity to engage closely with equipment suppliers and once again recognize the critical importance of cybersecurity.  It was especially meaningful to explore the new requirements of E26 and E27 from the suppliers' perspective, and to collaboratively develop response strategies. More than simply communicating regulations, I hope this event served as a meaningful step toward elevating cybersecurity awareness and maturity across all participating companies. Seeing many suppliers proactively discuss and prepare for enhanced security measures was truly rewarding. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this event possible, and to ...

— Practical Tools and Strategic Applications You Can Use Right Now As of 2025, the maritime industry is riding the second wave of digital transformation. While the first wave focused on sensor-based automation—think AIS, ECDIS, PMS—the current trend is shifting toward true intelligence . We’re no longer just viewing data. We’re now understanding , predicting , and making decisions alongside AI. So here’s the most important question at this moment: “What kind of AI are we using, for what purpose, and how effectively?” In this article, I’ll walk you through the latest AI tools—particularly conversational and development-oriented solutions—and offer practical strategies tailored for maritime operations. Category Purpose Primary Users 💼 Business Planning Strategy development, report writing, market analysis Planners, Executives, Strategy Teams 🔬 Technical Research Tech trend analysis, research summarization, policy review R&D Teams, Class Society Liaisons, Secu...

🌐 When a Ship's GPS Is Hacked: The Gap in Global Maritime Cyber Regulations – Examining the Reality of Cyber Incidents and the Shortfalls in Compliance Frameworks As maritime logistics rapidly digitalizes, the 2025 cyber grounding of MSC Antonia marks a clear turning point—showing that the industry must move beyond technology alone and embrace practical cyber resilience in real-world operations. The maritime cyber market has reached a turning point where it must move beyond mere technical compliance; it now requires the integrated operation of real-time threat response capabilities during vessel operation, organizational-level cyber governance, and the practical cybersecurity competence of crew members to effectively bridge the gap between stagnant global regulations and rapidly evolving threats. 📌 1. The 2025 MSC Antonia Incident – A Ship Hacked Mid-Voyage In May 2025, the MSC Antonia, a container ship operated by one of the world’s largest shipping lines, ran aground near Jedda...