Surveillance & Maritime News for December 2025

DNV has awarded Jiangnan Shipyard an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Jiangnan Intelligent System JNIS (DATA) under the D-INF(S) class notation. Jiangnan received the recognition for their standardised onboard data platform which is aligned with ISO 19847 and ISO 19848. The accelerating digital transformation of the maritime industry depends on trusted, high-quality data collected systematically from sensors, control systems, and other onboard sources. But as vessels generate increasingly la...

The concept of the digital twin and its potential benefits have become embedded in the maritime industry. But how far it has penetrated the collective mindset of the industry is less certain. Creating a digital twin for an expensive and complex newbuilding project is becoming more commonplace and is being driven by owners, particularly for energy shipping, defence or other specialist vessels. 3D model-based design  Powered by 3D model-based design and a Product Lifecycle Management-led...

ABB has secured an order with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the United States’ largest ferry operator, to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries that initiate the owner’s ambitious System Electrification Program. With the first two ships scheduled for delivery from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, one apiece in 2030 and 2031, the contract also includes an option for a third ferry. WSF has previously announced plans to build up t...

Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney Underwater Technology have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) creating a new level of turnkey capability in towed underwater sensing solutions. The agreement will see all Kongsberg Discovery’s innovative systems integrated onto MacArtney’s remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) platforms, bringing two technology pioneers together in one offer for defence, energy and ocean science users worldwide. Best of both worlds The agreement...

Cyan Sentinel has strengthened its long-term commitment to developing future maritime officers, with cadets praising the company’s support, culture and hands-on experience across its fleet. The company has now supported and sponsored 43 cadets through its cadetship programme, with seven completing their training this year. A further 10 new cadets – six deck and four engineering – joined the programme in August and September. Willingness of crews and officers Recent cadets hi...

Inmarsat Maritime, a ViaSat company, has unveiled the next phase in the evolution of its NexusWave bonded connectivity service, following the successful launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite and in anticipation of the launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite. As the two ViaSat-3 satellites are scheduled to enter service in 2026, NexusWave customers will benefit from a dramatic increase in available bandwidth via a new generation of maritime terminal, with additional capacity expected from...

ClassNK has conducted Technology Qualification (TQ) for Ship to Shore Couplers (hereinafter 'this product') for liquefied hydrogen (LH2) transport jointly developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and TB Global Technologies, Ltd. and the relevant certificate has been issued. TQ is for qualification of safety of a new technology, showing equivalent to the technology based on existing rules and regulations, and this is the first case in ClassNK for liquefied hydrogen marine equipment. New con...

Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) has announced that it has opened new offices in Genoa, following an agreement to engage an established team of maritime lawyers focusing on both English and Italian law. The international maritime law firm, which already has offices in London, Newcastle, Singapore and Miami, will be joined by a seven-strong team located in London and Genoa, led by Enrico Vergani. Vergani has also been appointed as a director of CJC. Vergani’s areas of specialisation Listed...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to 'Hydroponic Vegetable Grower for Ships' developed by HSN-KIKAI KOGYO Co., Ltd. ClassNK has confirmed that the 'ELW' notation (HP)- Hydroponics, which indicates ships where efforts are being made to improve the living and working environments on board, can be applied to ClassNK-registered vessels equipped with the product. Deployment of products and services In order to promote the spread and development of inn...

Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. announces the official opening of its Greece Branch, which will commence full operations on 1 December 2025. The establishment of ONE Greece marks the next phase in ONE's ongoing investment in the Greek market. As one of the world's most significant maritime hubs, Greece plays an essential role in global shipping and the opening of the new branch reflects ONE's continued commitment to supporting customers and strengthening its presence in the Mediterranean re...

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised private equity firm Aquiline Capital Partners (Aquiline) on its majority investment in marine insurance MGA Clearwater Underwriting. Aquiline is a private investment firm that partners with businesses offering solutions to the financial services industry. The firm invests in growth-oriented financial services and technology companies through private equity, credit, and other strategic capital solutions. Clearwater Dynamics’ software platf...

Strategic Marine, a pioneering builder of high-performance aluminium vessels and Prima Marine, a pioneering Thai marine transport company as a key strategic partner, proudly announce the successful delivery of two 42-metre Generation 4 Fast Crew Boats (FCBs) to NMDC LTS, a prominent provider of marine and offshore services in the Middle East. This first-ever delivery to NMDC LTS marks an important milestone for Strategic Marine, showcasing its ability to secure new partnerships with pioneering...

U-Boat Worx, the world leader in private manned submersibles, has dispatched its revolutionary Super Sub to Curaçao, where it will undergo final sea trials and validation dives ahead of delivery to its owner. The Super Sub represents a new era of underwater performance. With a top speed of 9 knots, it is the fastest submarine ever built for private use, offering an unparalleled blend of power, agility, and panoramic visibility. The Curaçao testing program will validate the sub&rsq...

Intellian, the global pioneer in mobile satellite communication antenna systems, has launched a satcom package for smart ships with marine engineering and service provider Hyundai Global Service (HGS), a subsidiary of the world’s No.1 shipbuilding company, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) group. This is the first joint project to come from the companies’ signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July. HGS & Intellian satellite package HGS selected Intellian as a partner...

Intellian, the global pioneer of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, has received product approval from Inmarsat for the new GX100NX antenna. This announcement follows excellent results achieved during recent testing at Inmarsat’s innovative, hi-tech facility in Ålesund, Norway, followed by a wholly successful sea trial. The Ka-band GX network from Inmarsat, the world pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, is being enhanced and expanded at an extraordinary...

Isotropic, the trusted provider of global Internet services offering unrivaled connectivity, and Intellian, the global pioneer in mobile satellite communication antenna systems, have announced the completion of network acceptance testing on Intellian’s new NX-Series of antennas. Testing was conducted at Isotropic’s Lake Geneva facility over its Amazonas-2 and Galaxy-28 networks and utilised ST Engineering iDirect’s X7 modem. The new series of antennas are also compatible with...