Megatrend 05 of 10 · Technology
Digital rigging
Drive-by-wire, joystick docking and NMEA 2000 integration change what a sale includes.
ThemeTechnology
HorizonNow to 2030
Momentum
Dominant integration standardNMEA 2000
Now standard above mid-rangeDrive-by-wire
Commissioning step added to every saleConfig
Drive-by-wire, joystick docking and network integration change what a sale includes: rigging, controls and installers, not just an engine.
What is happening
Regional intensity · indicative, September 2026
AfricaWatchAsiaActiveEastern EuropeWatchGulfActiveMediterraneanActiveNorth AmericaHighNorthern EuropeHighOceaniaActiveSouth AmericaWatch
Intensity is a comparative planning signal reviewed editorially, not a forecast. Open a region for the full brief.
What it means
- A quote without rigging and controls is incomplete.
- Compatibility with existing electronics decides the choice.
- Commissioning time affects the delivery date.
What we are watching next
- Control system compatibility across brands
- Installer certification programmes
- Diagnostic data access for independents