Mobile Ops CEO Dave Hill on AI, Maritime Software and Smarter Vessel Operations

How can tug and barge operators bring vessel maintenance, crew credentials, dispatch and commercial data together? In this episode of WJ Talk, David Murray, senior editor of The Waterways Journal, interviews Dave Hill, founder and CEO of Mobile Ops, about connected maritime software and the growing role of artificial intelligence. Hill explains why he co-founded Mobile Ops in 2016, how mobile devices are used in everyday data collection, and how a sea-service-letter integration helps mariners with credentialing records. He also discusses vessel availability versus utilization, cybersecurity, data quality, AI-assisted quoting and the challenge of attracting the next generation to maritime careers. Topics discussed: mobile-first vessel recordkeeping; sea-service letters and crew credentials; maintenance and inspections; integrated operational data; AI agents and data security; return on investment; the future maritime workforce. WJ Talk is an interview series from The Waterways Journal, bringing conversations with the people and companies shaping the inland marine industry. Subscribe for more WJ Talk interviews and coverage from The Waterways Journal. #WJTalk #MaritimeTechnology #InlandMarine #MobileOps