Smart Maritime Network

Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has selected the ConnectPOB personnel-on-board (POB) and safety platform from ScanReach for deployment across its fleet, with the technology to be installed on the company’s existing …

Ozellar Marine reports that it has begun testing an expanded hybrid Low Earth Orbit (LEO) configuration on one of its vessels, combining OneWeb and Starlink with Geostationary Orbit (GEO) services …

Windward reports that it has acquired Prominent Edge, a US defence technology firm specialising in geospatial and mission software. The move follows the 2025 acquisition of Windward by FTV Capital, …

Marine insurer NorthStandard has introduced a dedicated Iran Conflict layer to its GlobeView platform, designed to provide shipowners with a centralised overview of security threats in the Middle East. The …

Korean Register (KR) has launched Version 24 of KR-CON, its digital database of international maritime conventions. The latest version integrates AI-powered features into the web-based service and restructures the classification …

Cruise operator Margaritaville at Sea has signed a ten-year Lifecycle Agreement with Wärtsilä to support maintenance and operational performance across its fleet. The contract covers the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise …

Magaya Corporation and Coneksion have announced a technology partnership to integrate ocean carrier connectivity into the Magaya Digital Freight Platform, allowing freight forwarders and customs brokers to manage bookings, shipping …

Maritime tech private equity firm Motion Ventures has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform named Motion Intelligence, designed to consolidate elements of the investment process within a single digital …

Avikus, the autonomous navigation subsidiary of HD Hyundai, has received Type Approval (TA) from classification society DNV for its HiNAS Control system, which combines perception, decision-making, and control functions, allowing …

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has successfully deployed 29 Amazon Leo satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) during the fifth Atlas V mission for the network. The launch, named LA-05, took …

MariApps Marine Solutions, a member of the Schulte Group, has acquired 100 per cent ownership of Hyderabad-based software company EffiaSoft Private Limited, the companies report. MariApps will integrate the EffiaSoft …

In the first of a new weekly series of interviews with members of the Smart Maritime Council, Andre Simha shares his perspectives on the state of maritime technology and his …

The Netherlands has officially adopted legislation recognising the legal validity of electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs). This reform ensures that electronic records attain functional equivalence with conventional paper documents under …

DroneQ Robotics and Mark Offshore have entered an agreement for the deployment of the R/V Mintis, a Dynamic Positioning 1 (DP1) Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Support & Survey vessel. Under …

VIAVI Solutions (VIAVI) has announced a partnership with satellite communications provider Ground Control to integrate its Secure µPNT STL-1000 technology into the RockFLEET Assured asset tracking system. The technology is …

The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalisation and new cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows during the 50th session …

V.Group maritime technology subsidiary SeaTec has appointed One Tech Services as its dedicated navigation and communications partner for commercial cargo vessels, effective 1 April 2026. The partnership combines global coverage …