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Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce the next phase in its commitment to advancing mooring of offshore floating structures through the development of simplified mooring solutions. Building on its patent-pending integrated tensioning and remote pull-in technologies, the company is now focused on reducing cost, complexity, and environmental impact across the mooring system lifecycle. Vessel-based connection method The latest developments centre on minimising mooring components and enabling...

In a major international push to cut shipping emissions, global clean infrastructure developer - NatPower Marine and renowned Asian shipowner - Wah Kwong Maritime Transport have launched a joint venture to build and operate a dedicated network of electric shore power stations across Asia. The new company, Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings, will develop grid-connected infrastructure at major ports in Hong Kong, with plans to develop partnerships in Greater China and infrastructure across North Asian m...

Procureship, the maritime industry’s renowned e-procurement platform provider, has partnered with Copenhagen-based climate data specialist - ReFlow to launch a new Scope 3 emissions solution to enable ship owners, operators, and managers to prepare for new climate-related reporting requirements by mapping emissions across their procurement value chains. As shipping stakeholders begin to respond to new requirements set out by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), ther...

Moving from concept to early-stage implementation in just five years, ammonia has a path to becoming a low-GHG fuel alternative for deep-sea shipping, according to a new paper from DNV. DNV’s new report, Ammonia in Shipping: Tracing the Emergence of a New Fuel, addresses the key barriers to the uptake of ammonia and outlines a two-phase pathway for its widespread adoption in shipping. The first phase would see the building, fuelling, and operation of a pioneering ammonia-powered fleet c...

Höegh Autoliners has celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-Class vessel in commercial operation at Sweden’s famous port and the largest in the Nordic region.  The vessel was sponsored by Jenny Westermark, Senior Vice President, GTO Production Logistics at Volvo Group, who performed the traditional bottle-breaking. An array of sustainable Volvo Group cargo provided a spectacular showpiece for the proceedings. Höegh Autoliners’ flagship series The Aurora Class pla...

ION Commodities, a pioneer in energy and commodity management solutions, is relaunching Softmar as a SaaS platform, expanding beyond chartering and operations to address the new realities of freight management. Volatility, sanctions, and tougher emissions and regulatory rules are redefining freight markets. Rate swings are squeezing shipowners’ margins, while traders grapple with rising costs and compliance obligations. Global commodity supply chains This unpredictability has...

ABS Wavesight, the ABS-affiliated software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, announced the launch of ABS Wavesight Advantage, a powerful new intelligent platform designed to transform regulatory complexity into operational clarity. Built as a single source of truth, the platform connects vessels, shore teams, and systems — empowering maritime experts to make smarter, faster decisions with confidence. Connected platform “In an industry where every ton and every ton-mile matters, the pr...

The latest advances in battery technologies have the potential to not only support direct electrification and the integration of alternative fuels, but also offer pathways to enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel costs according to the latest industry-pioneering analysis from ABS. 'Emerging Battery Technologies in the Maritime Industry Volume II' deepens industry understanding of the inherent safety risks associated with emerging battery systems, particularly thermal runaway (TR) and g...

Swiss marine power company - WinGD and marine engine manufacturer - Hanwha Engine have successfully produced the world's first X72DF-2.2 VCR engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio technology. This next-generation low-emission engine technology, developed by WinGD for ships using both LNG and diesel fuel, maximises fuel efficiency and reduces methane slip, which means vessels can operate more cleanly and cost-effectively, ensuring compliance with stricter emissions regulations. Initiat...

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) celebrates the first anniversary of SIRE 2.0, its updated and enhanced Ship Inspection Report Programme, recognising a year since the global implementation of the overhauled tanker inspection programme. Since its launch on 2 September 2024, following a gradual roll-out to the industry to replace the paper-based SIRE (VIQ7) programme, over 22,000 SIRE 2.0 inspections have been completed worldwide. Adoption of the new programme SIRE 2.0 inspe...

Kongsberg Discovery is targeting a global roll out of advanced passive acoustic technology, helping markets such as the oil, gas and naval sectors detect operational anomalies from the outset, safeguarding critical subsea assets and environments. The push comes with the full integration of Bergen, Norway’s Naxys Technologies into the company, following on from its acquisition in January this year. Kongsberg Discovery is a world pioneer in advanced ocean sensors and robotics.  Trans...

Greek shipowner extends coverage of Orca AI's operational platform to 100% of its fleet, representing another key deal for the maritime AI pioneer. Athens-based Ionic controls a fleet of eight crude tankers and 11 bulkers under its respective wet and dry arms. So far, seven tankers have been equipped with the Orca AI platform, but as part of its long-term commitment to safety and fuel efficiency, Ionic will roll it out to another recently delivered tanker and all the bulkers. SeaPod digital wa...

Goltens Worldwide, the major independent provider of specialised repair and retrofit services to the marine and power industries, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new service workshop in Batam, Indonesia. This expansion further strengthens Goltens’ presence in Southeast Asia and reinforces its commitment to delivering world-class engineering and service solutions to ship-owners and operators across the region. Strategically located near Singapore, Batam has rapidly grown int...

OceanScore has announced the launch of the OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX), the maritime industry's most comprehensive benchmark for tracking FuelEU pooling prices.  Published monthly, the OPX reflects the average cost of compliance surplus in euro per ton of CO2e, and serves as a benchmark for comparing individual surplus offers, assessing biofuel-based compliance and for negotiating compensations in Charter Party and SHIPMAN agreements. The index addresses market transparency gaps by...

Gibdock has completed a series of high-profile offshore support vessel (OSV) projects in recent months to consolidate its reputation for delivering exceptional and timely service to the offshore industry. In a significant and growing market for Gibdock, the Gibraltar-based ship repair yard has established itself as a trusted strategic partner to several major offshore players by consistently executing projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. Gibdock&rsq...

Skana Robotics, a defence-tech company founded by veterans of naval special operations and robotics experts, is introducing the first two platforms of its new class of autonomous maritime systems: the Bull Shark (Autonomous Surface Vessel) and the Stingray (Autonomous Underwater Vessel). These platforms represent a shift toward software-defined, scalable, and operationally flexible naval assets, engineered for teaming with both manned and unmanned systems across distributed maritime operations...

ABB and shipping company - Wallenius Marine have formally established a new joint venture based in Stockholm, Sweden, to expand their OVERSEA™ collaboration and ensure customers will fully benefit from future-proof vessel performance management capabilities.  Launched in September 2022 as a collaboration between ABB and Wallenius Marine, OVERSEA™ is a combined digital solution and ‘fleet-support-center-as-a-service’ offering designed to help ship owners, operators,...

The team at Intellian explores how the balance between powerful comms, high-quality service, and the smallest possible antennas is vital to delivering essential, aesthetically pleasing communications for superyachts. The André Hoek-designed superyacht Marie epitomises the best-of-both-worlds principle, which underpins modern superyachts. As elegant as she is imposing, her sleek and sculpted lines betray a purposefulness that speaks volumes regarding her capabilities. Hand-in-hand with...

DNV has released a revision of its Maritime Simulator Systems Standard (DNV-ST-0033), reflecting the growing diversity of simulation technologies used in maritime training and certification. As vessel systems become more complex and alternative fuels gain traction, simulation is playing an increasingly central role in preparing seafarers and maritime professionals for operational realities. The revised standard responds to these developments by refining class definitions and expanding simulati...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne”) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the TransponderTech business from Saab AB. The acquisition includes a portfolio of connected commercial maritime products, including Automatic Identification System (AIS), VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. Navigation solutions for commercial maritime The company is renowned for its high-quality, accurate effects that...

IMTRA, the globally renowned manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced now it has been selected to be the exclusive distributor for Seaview Blinds in North America. Seaview is at the forefront of product innovation, bringing to market the next generation of shading products, including hatch blinds, venetian blinds, pleated blinds, roof blinds, roller blinds, and roman blinds, both manual and powered. Range of pleate...

Brunvoll Mar-El has signed a contract with Oma Baatbyggeri as system integrator and provider of electrical propulsion systems for a zero-emission catamaran ferry, commissioned by Rødne Fjord Cruise. The passenger and vehicle vessel will operate in the stunning Lysefjorden, Norway, with delivery set for June 2026.  The delivery from Brunvoll includes full system integration through the Triton Electric & Hybrid solution, featuring the Triton CPP controllable pitch propeller contro...

Maritime companies are stuck in the early stages of AI adoption, unable to scale beyond small experiments as widespread optimism collides with implementation reality, according to new industry research. The study “Beyond the Hype: What the maritime industry really thinks about AI” by Thetius in partnership with Marcura, a pioneering maritime technology and services provider, combines over 130 survey responses and in-depth interviews with maritime professionals. Benefits in reducing...

ABS awarded Classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a fully autonomous deepwater unmanned surface vehicle (USV). At 20 metres long and capable of unmanned operations across all of the world’s oceans, the Surveyor breaks new ground.  The Surveyor is the largest class of USVs from Saildrone, a provider of maritime security, ocean mapping, and meteorological and oceanographic data using unmanned autonomous assets. Investments in ABS’ technical capability “ABS and Saildro...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a major battery extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry - ‘Aurora Botnia’. The project will increase the ship’s battery capacity by 10.4 MWh, from 2.2 MWh to 12.6 MWh, making it the world’s largest marine battery hybrid system in operation. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q3 2025. Hybrid propulsion systems Hybrid propulsion systems have emerged as a compellin...

Intellian Technologies, a major global provider of multi-constellation, feature-rich, future-proof satellite user terminals and communications solutions, announced their $100m investment into the research and development of satellite communication technologies at the official opening of their Advanced Development Center (ADC) in the City of Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland. Intellian’s role within the satellite communications industry has become increasingly essential in the past...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of resilient multi-constellation, feature-rich satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, announce a contract for the supply of Intellian’s OW11FL user terminals with mass production beginning in Q4 2023. The OW11FL is an Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) flat panel user terminal, ideally suited for OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit network, with the ability to...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of feature-rich, resilient satellite communication solutions, has announced the expansion of its Singapore office. As Intellian’s APAC Headquarters and Logistics Center, the expansion further supports regional customers and gives Intellian the opportunity to host key partners and conduct training for installation engineers. Relocating to a larger development, the new facility is double the size of the previous office. Array of antennas An...

Daphne Technology has released a new white paper: From Assumptions to Accuracy-Unlocking the Value of Direct Emissions Monitoring in the Maritime Industry. The publication examines the limitations of estimation-based emissions reporting and explains how direct measurement offers a more accurate, transparent, and future-proof approach. Quality of emissions data The quality of emissions data is becoming a financial and operational priority for shipowners and operators As regulations tight...

Wallem Group, a major global maritime partner, has launched a suite of support and consultancy services to protect IT systems onboard its clients’ vessels from disruption. Its new Vessel IT Security and Management Services (VITS) offer comprehensive support to enable smooth, secure and efficient IT at sea in an increasingly digitalised and regulated maritime world. VITS have been developed with a ship's entire digital ecosystem in mind – from its business networks to the Internet of...