ABSTRACT
Computerizationistodaydrivingthemantlmeindustryandits interfacewithothersectors.Ithasnoculture,languageortrade barriersandisoperational24hoursperday.Computerizationis completelyintegratedwithintheshippingindustryanditsassociatedbusinessareas.Ithasraisedstandardssubstantially,improved efficiencyenormouslyandgreatlyfacilitatedthedevelopmentofa globalmarket.INMARSAT(seepages370-377)hasplayeda powerfulroleintheaccelerateddevelopmentofmaritimecomputerization.
