Maritime digitization is the application of existing and new digital technologies to transform business models in the maritime industry with the intention of stimulating revenue growth. It is common knowledge that digitization has operational advantages, and legal requirements add support to digitization. Digital technologies have gained global acceptance in several domains of the shipping industry, and the drive towards digitization cuts across all regions of the world, due to the numerous advantages they can offer. Maritime digital technologies introduce several capabilities to respond to real-time events. The role of maritime transport is more important than ever in maintaining the viability of national economies in the current crisis. Technology can help solve environmental problems for shipping and improve operational efficiency, while sustainable technologies can help develop ocean space and protect the environment. With a structured data management system and trusted digital databases, an organization can begin to use data to reduce risk, improve service delivery, and drive growth through efficiency, innovation, and continuous optimization.Another key impact of digitization on sustainability in the maritime industry is the abolition of paper processes. The use of paper for procedural and record-keeping purposes has a major negative impact on the environment.