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A ransomware attack on the Adriatic Port Authority has renewed concerns about cyber resilience across maritime supply chains. This shows a stark warning that vulnerabilities in shoreside systems can quickly …
Pole Star has introduced new compliance screening enhancements in PurpleTRAC and expanded port intelligence capabilities in Meridia, giving shipowners and managers more targeted tools for risk management and operational planning. …
KONGSBERG and Ocean Exploration Trust target larger seabed surveys as demand grows for offshore data
KONGSBERG has deployed its new EM 304 MKII multibeam echo sounder aboard Ocean Exploration Trust’s Exploration Vessel Nautilus for a 14-day expedition in the Central Pacific, with the system expected …
The Swedish Club has partnered with DNV Cyber and CyberOwl to provide cyber threat intelligence, risk updates and preparedness guidance to members covering around 1,000 insured vessels. The initiative comes …
The Swedish Club has partnered with DNV Cyber and CyberOwl to provide cyber threat intelligence, risk updates and preparedness guidance to members covering around 1,000 insured vessels. The initiative comes …
Marpoint has partnered with ClearSkies™ to launch a cybersecurity solution designed for shipping companies facing stricter regulatory requirements and growing cyber threats. The offering combines continuous monitoring, threat detection and …
HarborLab has launched a new feature that automates the creation of Disbursement Accounts, drawing on live tariff data from 1,400 ports worldwide. The development aims to reduce administrative workload for …
Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave connectivity service has secured ClassNK Cyber Security Type Approval under the latest IACS UR E27 standard, giving shipowners and managers independent verification of its cyber resilience. The …
Marpoint and ClearSkies™ launch cybersecurity platform to strengthen fleet resilience and compliance
Marpoint has partnered with ClearSkies™ to launch a cybersecurity solution designed for shipping companies facing stricter regulatory requirements and growing cyber threats. The offering combines continuous monitoring, threat detection and …
Nigeria’s maritime administration has shared its experience in digital seafarer documentation and certification with officials from The Gambia, as African maritime authorities look to strengthen compliance, transparency and service delivery. …
NIMASA and Gambia strengthen digital seafarer certification as Africa pursues maritime modernisation
Nigeria’s maritime administration has shared its experience in digital seafarer documentation and certification with officials from The Gambia, as African maritime authorities look to strengthen compliance, transparency and service delivery. …
DNV has joined the DCSA+ partnership programme, bringing its Veracity platform into efforts to improve trusted data exchange across container shipping. The collaboration comes as shipowners, charterers and ports face …
Korean Register and Microsoft Korea have expanded a three-year technology partnership with plans to embed artificial intelligence across classification services, vessel data management and ship design support. The initiative offers …
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will introduce common standards for onboard IT equipment and system specifications across its fleet, beginning with newbuilding vessels. The initiative aims to remove technical inconsistencies between …
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line) will roll out a digital inspection system across its managed fleet after two years of onboard trials. The programme replaces paper-based machinery space inspections with …
Navigator Gas has invested more than $5 million in energy efficiency technologies and deployed real-time vessel monitoring across its 57-vessel fleet to improve operational performance, emissions reporting and regulatory compliance. …
Maritime digitalisation is often discussed in terms of connectivity, data and automation. However, one of the most important changes may come from improving access to trusted navigational information. The UK …
Commercial shipping remains one of the largest sources of underwater radiated noise, a pressure that can disrupt how marine species communicate, feed and navigate. A new digital tool is showing …
Passenger volumes continue to rise across the cruise sector, placing pressure on ports, operators and border authorities to process guests efficiently while maintaining security and compliance. A new partnership between …
Maritime digitalisation is often discussed in terms of connectivity, data and automation. However, one of the most important changes may come from improving access to trusted navigational information. The UK …
Shipowners face growing expectations around sustainability reporting and environmental performance. A new digital initiative aims to bring whale protection directly into voyage planning. The partnership between Accelleron and Whale Guardians …
Maritime digitalisation is often associated with connectivity, artificial intelligence and data analytics. However, discussions at Posidonia 2026 suggested that some of the most immediate gains may come from applying digital …
Eutelsat’s constellation of more than 600 LEO satellites will be made available to maritime customers worldwide through a new agreement with Tototheo Global. The partnership gives shipowners and managers access …
The maritime industry often speaks of digital progress as though it were a vessel already underway. Ships today are equipped with increasingly sophisticated platforms, sensors and optimisation tools. Yet, as …
Shipowners continue to seek ways to reduce administrative workload while improving the quality and availability of operational data across their fleets. Maranics has secured new investment as its platform reaches …
Container ship operators face growing pressure to protect cargo while maintaining schedule reliability in increasingly demanding operating conditions. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Bureau Veritas have launched a joint development …
Shipowners continue to invest in digital tools, yet many still face duplicate reporting, inconsistent data and time-consuming manual processes. A new agreement between DNV and Kongsberg Maritime aims to address …
As shipowners seek greater efficiency from every port call, maritime digitalisation is focused on reducing friction between vessels, terminals and shore-based operations. A new agreement between the Maritime and Port …
Shipowners are investing heavily in digital tools, yet many continue to struggle with disconnected systems, fragmented data and uncertain returns. Lloyd’s Register is expanding its digital advisory, assurance and software …
New funding for Kpler comes as shipowners and managers seek better visibility into cargo flows, vessel activity and market risks through data-driven decision making. Access to reliable intelligence has become …
GTT Marine combines the capabilities of Danelec, Ascenz Marorka and Vessel Performance Solutions into a single organisation. The initiative aims to provide shipowners and operators with a more connected approach …
For shipowners and ship managers operating in competitive cargo markets, the ability to maximise intake without compromising safety can have a direct impact on earnings. DNV’s latest Steel Load Planner …
Digital transformation extends beyond vessel operations into the networks of suppliers that support fleets worldwide. Northern Marine Group’s partnership with Achilles illustrates how digital supplier management is being used to …
Ship managers are looking for ways to connect operational data, inspections and compliance processes into a single digital environment. UniSea’s acquisition of Kaiko Systems brings AI-powered inspection technology into a …
Fleet digitalisation often succeeds through steady operational adoption rather than a single technology rollout. Carnival Cruise Line’s decision to renew and expand its partnership with Maranics for a third consecutive …
Shipowners have invested heavily in vessel connectivity and onboard monitoring systems, yet many still struggle to convert data into operational value. A new integration between StormGeo and Alfa Laval aims …
Shipowners are managing emissions, fuel consumption, compliance and operational performance through a growing number of digital systems. The launch of GTT Marine combines Danelec, Ascenz Marorka and Vessel Performance Solutions …
SSI and PipeCloud have entered into a partnership aimed at connecting ship design and engineering data directly with pipe fabrication activities. The initiative seeks to address one of shipbuilding’s persistent …
Navarino and LEDGID have partnered to develop a digital trust framework designed to make seafarer credentials, compliance records and professional identities portable throughout a maritime career. The initiative addresses a …
For years, vessel connectivity served a limited operational purpose. Communications largely revolved around e-mail, emergency voice traffic and periodic data exchange with shore teams. That picture is changing as low …
Hafnia has reported early operational improvements from its deployment of Complexio, with faster response times already recorded in commercial and finance activities. The tanker owner plans wider adoption across the …
Cobham Satcom is introducing a new generation of GMDSS equipment designed for Iridium’s satellite network, giving shipowners greater flexibility in how they manage maritime safety communications. The launch comes as …
OmniAccess has introduced a new connectivity model that allows vessels to access multiple satellite networks through a single subscription and shared data allowance. The development comes as shipowners and managers …
Ofiniti’s acquisition of Teqplay brings real-time vessel visibility and port-call analytics into one of shipping’s most data-intensive operational sectors. For bunker suppliers, traders and ports, the deal aims to connect …
OmniAccess has introduced a new connectivity model that allows vessels to access multiple satellite networks through a single subscription and shared data allowance. The development comes as shipowners and managers …
Ofiniti’s acquisition of Teqplay brings real-time vessel visibility and port-call analytics into one of shipping’s most data-intensive operational sectors. For bunker suppliers, traders and ports, the deal aims to connect …
Shipowners are collecting more operational data than ever before, yet many fleets still struggle to turn that information into decisions that improve fuel use, emissions reporting and vessel performance. The …
Digital procurement platforms were once treated cautiously by many shipping companies concerned about disruption to established purchasing routines. Ten years after its launch in Athens, Procureship now serves more than …
Electronic Bills of Lading have long been discussed as one of shipping’s most important digital reforms, yet adoption across global trade has often struggled against fragmented standards, legal uncertainty and …
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