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ABS has launched the Saudi Arabia Technology Center dedicated to industry-pioneering work on smart systems, robotics, AI and advanced digital technologies. Launched during the Saudi Maritime Logistics Congress, the pioneering research centre supports the Kingdom’s maritime strategy for global pioneership in shipping. Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer said: “We are witnessing unprecedented technology innovation in our industry, and this centre will...

ABS granted approval in principle (AIP) for VesselWise, a next-generation autonomous technology for optimising propulsion to improve fuel efficiency and enhance operational stability. The technology was developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HD HMS) for LNG carriers. ABS grants AIP for VesselWise The technology was reviewed by ABS for compliance in accordance with the ABS Requirements for Au...

Svanehoj, an ITT company, is further expanding its expertise in gas solutions with the acquisition of Germany-based Köhler & Hörter GmbH (KOHO Kompressorsysteme, or KOHO), a family-owned company specialising in high-quality compressors for a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding. The acquisition closed on 1 October 2025. In recent years, Svanehoj has expanded its position as a supplier of marine pumps, tank control systems, and related service solutions. The acquisition...

ABS awarded a statement of compliance certificate to AVIKUS Co., Ltd., for the fuel-saving verification framework that AVIKUS has developed for HiNAS Control, an autonomous navigation system. ABS joined AVIKUS, shipping company HMM Co., Ltd., and the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry in a project to assess the fuel-saving potential of the navigation system by analyzing ship performance data from vessels with HiNAS Control installed. A verification framework was developed by AV...

ABS is supporting the marine industry in Alaska with a team of surveyors in key locations, enabling faster response times for inspection, survey and classification projects. Expanding its U.S. West Coast footprint, ABS is establishing a physical presence in Anchorage at the Port of Alaska. The port is the state’s key transportation hub, handling 75 percent of Alaska’s imports. The new site joins other ABS locations along the U.S. West Coast in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los...

ABS granted approval in principle (AIP) for VesselWise, a next-generation autonomous technology for optimising propulsion to improve fuel efficiency and enhance operational stability.  The technology was developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HD HMS) for LNG carriers. The technology was reviewed by ABS for compliance in accordance with the ABS Requirements for Autonomous and Remote-Contr...

ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its SnapWind Float, a new design of a semi-submersible-type floating offshore wind turbine.  The SnapWind Float is designed for next-generation 15MW offshore wind turbines. It incorporates a passive ballast system and optimised mooring lines to support stable performance in harsh offshore conditions, while minimising operational risks. The concept features an execution-oriented design optimised for the developmen...

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a methanol fuel tank design concept developed by SRC Group. The certification demonstrates its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives.  With the growing adoption of alternative fuels such as methanol in the maritime industry, the development of safe and efficient fuel storage solutions has become increasingly important. The design concept enables efficient utilisation of fuel tank capacity while meeting safety requirements...

James Fisher Defence (JFD Global), a global provider of specialist marine and defence solutions enabling mission success at sea, has commenced a project to deliver to the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) - a new medical monitoring capability for integration into the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS). The innovation marks a major upgrade to the NSRS’s existing capability, expanding capacity from monitoring four submariners to up to 76, including medical personnel, during rescue operations...

NAVTOR has announced a breakthrough product launch with Risk Intelligence, helping global users of its NavStation route planning platform navigate maritime’s “dynamic risk reality” with informed peace of mind. The agreement will see Risk Intelligence’s real-time maritime security risk data integrated into NavStation, appearing as clear, customisable and relevant notifications layered onto ENCs. This will allow navigators, and relevant shore-side teams, to plan and under...

As the marine industry focuses on decarbonisation, Alfa Laval is experiencing demand for solutions related to LPG as fuel. With lower carbon emissions compared to conventional fuels, significantly reduced SOx, and a well-established global supply infrastructure, LPG presents shipowners with a viable path to compliance and decarbonisation, particularly in segments such as gas carriers. The success of this approach can be seen in orders from prominent system builders in the LPG market. FCM LPG...

Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply rudders, steering gear and nozzles to two major newbuilding projects in India. The contracts cover a total of 14 multi-purpose vessels (MPVs), and are constructed at two shipyards: Udupi Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. Both end-clients chose for DMC equipment. The first project involves eight 6,300 DWT MPVs being built by Udupi Cochin Shipyard (UCSL) for a Scandinavian customer. These vessels mark the very first ord...

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC for Methanol Superstorage, the innovative tank design concept that uses a Sandwich Plate System (SPS) technology to almost double shipboard storage capacity for both methanol and ethanol. The ClassNK AiP confirms that Methanol Superstorage is feasible for the intended application in accordance with the Society’s 'Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels, Part A: Guidelines for Ships Using Methyl/Ethyl Alcohol...

Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded the official tender to deliver a state-of-the-art K-Sim Engine Full Mission and Desktop Simulator system to Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Centre in Turku, Finland. The delivery, scheduled to be completed in Q1, 2026, will include some of the most advanced simulator models available, covering both conventional and next-generation propulsion technologies, such as hybrid, dual-fuel, battery, and methanol-fueled engines. Maritime industry’s green...

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) released a comprehensive report providing guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships. The project was led by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) with the participation of various MTF members. IMO emission regulations As the maritime industry accelerates its shift to alternative fuels under increasingly stringent IMO laws As the maritime industry accelerates its transition to alternative fuels under increasingly stringen...

Staci Satterwhite, CEO of ABS Wavesight, the ABS-affiliated software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, has challenged the industry to embrace software as a competitive advantage at a time of growing pressure on performance. Speaking to delegates at the 15th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum in Athens, Greece, Satterwhite laid out the growing roster of operational risks facing shipping and invited them to consider the importance of software in creating solutions. Regulator...

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Lifecycle Agreement with Hong Kong based OPearl LNG Ship Management covering a total of 14 LNG Carrier vessels. The agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimising time between overhauls (TBO). The agreement was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2025.   Global LNG demand is rising, making prompt deliveries essential. Wärtsil&au...

U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation (U-Ming) and renowned wind propulsion technology provider - Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Rotor Sail installation on U-Ming’s Grand Pioneer, a 325,000 DWT Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC). U-Ming is the first Taiwanese shipowner to adopt Rotor Sails, marking a major milestone in the company’s decarbonisation strategy and underlining its role as a first mover in deploying innovative c...

Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announced that it successfully completed Korea’s first methanol bunkering for a dual-fuel bulk carrier at Ulsan Port on September 28, 2025. This achievement follows Ulsan Port’s world-first successful methanol bunkering demonstrations for container ships (PTS/STS) in 2023-2024, reaffirming its role as a major hub for sustainable marine fuel supply. With this success, Ulsan Port has expanded its bunkering track record from container ships to bulk carri...

TOC Africa has wrapped up its highly anticipated 2025 edition with tremendous success, welcoming almost 800 attendees from across 52 countries, spanning five continents to Tangier. The event, which took place from 17 to 18 September 2025, solidified its position as Africa's premier maritime logistics gathering, providing an essential forum for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and chart the future of port operations and supply chain management across the continent.  TOC...

The maritime intelligence landscape has become incredibly fragmented, making it difficult to discern credibility. This disconnected picture across different operating functions means that, more than ever, vessel operators require a technology platform to help them better manage the burden and enable them to focus on their core roles. The digital transformation in shipping creates operational challenges, but also creates opportunities. The need to harvest the right data for disparate func...

“Nuclear energy is no longer a distant possibility for maritime applications, it is emerging as a legitimate, practical, and scalable solution for a wide range of strategic uses. It is a credible long-term solution, not simply because of its potential to reduce emissions, but because it offers unmatched energy density, reliability, and strategic independence.” That was the message for the industry from ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki at the Core Power Argo Conference i...

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with REACH Subsea ASA for the design, construction, and delivery of two additional unmanned surface vessels (USVs), expanding the pioneering REACH REMOTE fleet. The vessels will be based on Kongsberg Maritime’s UT5208 design, a purpose-built 24-metre platform engineered for remote and autonomous offshore operations. This agreement follows the success of REACH REMOTE 1 and 2, with the first vessel recently completing a series of fully remote-contro...

Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions are joining forces to showcase a drone (UAV) detection system in Stavanger, using Kongsberg’s Drone Detection Radar. This marks the beginning of a broader rollout of infrastructure products in the North Sea to enhance situational awareness around offshore assets and transit lanes. Kongsberg Discovery develops subsurface, acoustic, navigation, and marine robotics systems, including AUVs and USVs. The company’s technologies are used in navigat...

ClassNK has released new guidelines for those involved in container shipping, aiming to enhance the efficiency of container stowage, while ensuring safety measures, such as preventing cargo collapse. These guidelines apply the latest expertise in weather forecasting, ship motion, and digital twin technologies. The newly released 'Guidelines for the Safety of Maritime Cargo Based on Weather Forecasts,' 'Guidelines for Anti-Rolling Devices,' and 'Guidelines for Container Stowage and Securing Arra...

RAD Propulsion, the UK-based innovator in next-generation electric marine propulsion systems, announced its expansion into the USA with the opening of an office in Charleston, South Carolina. This strategic move marks the next stage in RAD’s business plan, reflecting growing demand for sustainable, high-performance marine technology across North America. The expansion builds on RAD’s successful partnerships, including its ongoing collaboration with Zodiac of North America, a renowne...

Strategic Marine has laid the keels for a series of three new 43m Passenger Fast Ferries for new client Bintan Resort Ferries at its Singapore yard. The contract for these newbuild vessels establishes a new relationship between the provider of ferry services between Singapore and neighbouring Bintan Island with pioneering aluminium boat builder Strategic Marine to replace and expand its current fleet. IMO HSC Code requirements Bintan Resort Ferries currently operates three ferries, each...

Intellian is pleased to confirm that its newly-launched v45C antenna has been qualified for operation on the Intelsat FlexMaritime network. By combining Intellian’s compact, high-performance antenna with Intelsat’s cutting-edge FlexMaritime High Throughput Satellite (HTS) service, this approval will deliver global connectivity to customers in the smallest package available to date.  Until now, service providers have required antennas of 60cm or larger to deliver high throughp...

Global law firm Reed Smith hosted a breakfast seminar as part of London International Shipping Week (LISW), bringing together insurers, financiers, and other key stakeholders across the maritime industry. The event, titled ‘Navigating Uncharted Waters: Legal Risk in a Changing World’s featured an interactive panel discussion by pioneering figures from the maritime and legal sectors. Speakers addressed critical challenges facing the shipping industry now, including international...

ABB has been recognised as a pioneer in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Industrial IoT Platforms. ABB views the recognition as a reflection of the company’s continued commitment to delivering innovative industrial AI and IoT solutions that empower industries to operate leaner and cleaner.  Data-driven business outcomes “Being recognised by Gartner® four consecutive times and now positioned as a Leader is a proud moment for ABB and we see it is a tes...