The Digital Ship

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is using digital reporting, crew observations and fleet-wide audit data to strengthen safety management across its managed vessels. Its 2025 sustainability report also exposes the work still …

A cyber extortion group named 38 maritime, shipping, port and logistics organisations on a data leak site on 12 October, according to a Marlink threat advisory. The company is urging …

CYTUR has secured recognition from Japan’s ClassNK and Italy’s RINA for its CYTUR-SBOM platform, which brings shipboard hardware, software and cybersecurity records into one system. The approvals come as shipowners, …

SEA.AI and Oneberry Technologies have signed an agreement to integrate AI-powered machine vision with surveillance systems for maritime security operations across Southeast Asia. The partnership targets coastal monitoring, critical infrastructure …

Shipowners and managers still rely on paper certificates, scanned documents and manual checks to verify seafarers’ qualifications, creating extra work for crewing teams and potential delays during crew changes. A …

Orca AI and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have launched BerthView, a berthing assistance system designed to improve visibility during close-quarters manoeuvres and bring AI-based situational awareness to vessels already in …

Hanwha General Insurance and maritime cybersecurity specialist CYTUR have agreed to develop a cyber insurance service linking vessel security assessments with insurance coverage and incident investigations. A pilot project targeting …

Shipowners and ship managers face growing cybersecurity risks as operational technology becomes more connected to corporate IT networks and digital systems. Marlink argues that protecting onboard equipment and critical systems …

Sweden has contracted Saildrone to operate four unmanned surface vehicles for a year, giving the Swedish Navy additional maritime surveillance capacity without requiring it to operate the vessels itself. The …

Brittany Ferries has expanded its partnership with digital services provider Moment to cover six vessels, including two hybrid ferries introduced in 2025. Passenger viewing time across the six ships has …

EVI Safety Technology has launched Crew-First Mode, a setting that allows shipboard AI cameras to raise safety alerts while keeping alert footage onboard and disabling routine viewing from shore. The …

VENERGY Maritime has partnered with DeepSea Technologies to integrate its existing and future vessels into a digital fleet intelligence platform as it plans to expand beyond 30 newbuild vessels before …

Zen Technologies has installed an integrated bridge and engine room simulator at the International Navigation Training Center in Manila through its wholly owned subsidiary, ARI Simulation. The system allows maritime …

Research by OneOcean and Thetius finds that most maritime professionals believe crew training falls short of the demands of modern vessel operations. For shipowners and managers, the findings raise concerns …

HD Hyundai and Kiewit Maritime plan to build a US shipyard using digital twins, robotic welding and automated production systems, with full-scale operations targeted for 2029. The proposed facility could …

Nor-Shipping will introduce a new Focus Stage in June 2027, with dedicated sessions on maritime AI and port digitalisation alongside a programme on marketing and communications. The initiative gives shipowners …

Two companies will use the Port of Riga to trial multi-technology communications designed to keep port services operating when conventional networks fail. The partnership could give European port operators a …

HarborLab has launched DEX, an AI assistant that checks port expenses against live tariffs and flags discrepancies in Proforma and Final Disbursement Accounts. The tool aims to reduce routine manual …

Siem Ship Management has selected smartPAL as its fleet management platform across 22 PCTC, reefer and RoRo vessels. The project aims to streamline operations and support data-driven decisions. Siem Ship …

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has upgraded connectivity across 41 RoRo vessels through a project delivered by Soya IT Marine Solutions, with Speedcast supplying hybrid LEO satellite services and back-up connectivity. The remote …

Singapore and China are deepening maritime cooperation on green fuels, marine electrification, energy efficiency and smart ship technology. The renewed MPA and CCS agreement builds on trials involving B100 biofuel …

Mintra reports that its digital training and workforce management solutions now serve more than 15,000 vessels and three million users across the maritime and offshore sectors. The growth highlights the …

Bunker fuel accounts for an estimated 40% to 60% of voyage costs, making timely price information essential to shipowners and operators managing voyage profitability. Sedna and Nereus have integrated daily …

Co-Founder Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos hands over the reins following DeepSea’s integration into the Nabtesco Group. DeepSea Technologies, the maritime AI company and member of the Nabtesco Group, today announced the appointment …

More than 80% of seafarers rarely or never receive digital-skills training, while maritime AI adoption faces gaps in governance and human oversight. OrbitMI says shipowners and managers need connected systems …

The United States has announced a US$17 million grant to upgrade the Maritime Single Window and Port Community System at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The planned investment …

Banyan Software has acquired Carus, a Finnish provider of reservation, check-in and port operations software serving around 30 operators across four continents. The deal brings new ownership to a system …

AI, cloud computing, robotics and digital twins featured in discussions at the ABS North America Regional Committee Meeting in New York. For shipowners and managers, the priority is turning these …

Dirac Labs has joined the Wisconsin Security Research Consortium to support research into autonomous maritime systems using quantum-enabled navigation that does not rely on GPS. The technology could help shipowners …

Ankeri is expanding its chartering invoice software to support structured electronic invoicing formats used across European markets. The update connects hire calculations and operational data with invoice outputs, helping shipowners …

Signal Ocean has acquired Lgmar, the Athens-based company behind maritime email platform Telix, in a move to bring market intelligence and daily shipping communications closer together. For shipowners and ship …

Global edge computing spending is projected to exceed US$317 billion by 2031, creating new opportunities for shipowners to process operational data closer to where it is generated. Orbius Communications and …

A multi-year agreement will bring Starlink connectivity and managed network services to offshore vessels, drilling rigs and onshore facilities across an unnamed Asia-Pacific energy operator’s operations. The deployment shows how …

Fincantieri has allocated almost €100 million to BOOST², a programme bringing robotics, Physical AI and digital twins into shipyard operations across 13 facilities in Italy and abroad. The initiative has …

CMA CGM plans to deploy its AI sales agent, Eva, in 20 countries by the end of 2026 after contacting more than 4,000 customers in the UK and Senegal. Its …

Sharjah Maritime Academy has launched SMA LearnAI, an artificial intelligence platform integrated across its courses to support students and teaching staff. The system combines personalised learning tools with faculty oversight, …

NYK, NTT FACILITIES, Eurus Energy and MUFG Bank have developed a concept for floating data centres moored alongside port quays, using existing infrastructure and access to coastal power supplies. The …

Singapore is expanding its marine fuel infrastructure and digital bunkering systems as shipowners assess alternatives to conventional fuels. New standards, trials and regulatory initiatives announced at SIBCON 2026 cover ammonia, …

90POE has integrated AI-powered passport verification into its OpenOcean STUDIO Crew platform, helping ship managers catch documentation errors before they disrupt crew changes. The system compares passport details with crew …

Marlink has completed a world-first upgrade of an existing Intellian C700 terminal aboard Fugro Revelation, adding global maritime distress and safety communications without replacing the main hardware. The project gives …

SmartSea has launched two digital platforms designed to help shipowners and managers co-ordinate crew transfers and verify personnel access across vessels, ports and offshore facilities. By linking travel information with …

A ransomware group claims to have compromised data linked to 37 maritime organisations through an alleged cyberattack associated with maritime software provider CyberLogitec. The reported incident raises questions for shipowners …

Seafy has launched a push-to-talk system that lets crew communicate through a vessel’s existing Wi-Fi network without internet access, with support for up to 1,000 users per vessel. The system …

A 2026 survey of 1,187 seafarers found that 68% said important information is lost during crew handovers. Dualog’s new messaging service gives shipowners a company-controlled channel for ship-to-shore communication, with …

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and RINA have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore artificial intelligence, data-driven vessel operations and next-generation maritime technologies. CMES operates and manages more than …

Shipowners and managers must decide which data to process onboard and which to send ashore as satellite connectivity improves. Clarissa Wright’s analysis in Digital Ship’s Data and IT Infrastructure examines …

Robosys Automation has completed independent testing of its VOYAGER AI autonomous navigation software against 55 recognised DNV maritime traffic scenarios at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN). The assessment examined …

MineHub Technologies has added real-time bulk vessel tracking to its Jules AI platform, giving small and midsized commodity traders and scrap metal recyclers access to maritime logistics data previously unavailable …

Shipowners and managers investing in fleet analytics and artificial intelligence need reliable data before they can expect better operational decisions. Research and industry examples show how fragmented systems, inconsistent reporting …

TMS Cardiff Gas has signed a long-term service agreement with WinGD covering six dual-fuel engines across three newbuild LNG carriers, combining worldwide technical support with digital monitoring and engine optimisation. …