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Raymarine – a global pioneer in high-performance marine electronics — announced the official release of the Pathfinder ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System). The IMO-compliant Pathfinder ECDS is a premier maritime navigation solution for use both as a primary and backup navigation system for all vessel types, from workboats to large cargo ships and superyachts. Pathfinder ECDIS is the culmination of Raymarine’s marine hardware innovation and Chartworld’...

LOOKOUT, the award-winning pioneer in AI marine perception, now announced LOOKOUT 3.0, a major upgrade to its industry-defining camera and object-recognition platform. Engineered for premium recreational boats, commercial fleets, and professional operators, LOOKOUT 3.0 introduces breakthrough features that materially improve safety, confidence, and decision-making on the water. System integrates real-time video LOOKOUT continuously scans the water using AI to identify and track hazards, inclu...

ABS issued a product design assessment (PDA) certificate to Samsung Heavy Industries for its condition-based maintenance system, SCBM. The SCBM system has earned a SMART (MHM) Tier 2 PDA from ABS, signifying that it meets the functional and system requirements listed in the ABS Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units. ABS’s comprehensive standards This achievement highlights the system’s compliance with ABS’s comprehensive standards for innovativ...

ACR Electronics, the major provider of safety and survival equipment, is launching its latest innovation in maritime safety technology – the Pathfinder AIS SART (Search and Rescue Transmitter). Debuting at METSTRADE 2025, the new AIS SART builds upon the success of its predecessor, the ACR Pathfinder Pro, combining proven reliability with cutting-edge AIS (Automatic Identification System) technology to advance search and rescue efforts at sea. IMO SOLAS regulations The ACR Pathfinder Pr...

Raymarine – a global pioneer in marine electronics, announces the availability of its latest Pathfinder Radar Systems, including the IMO Type Approved CAT-1 Radar and the new Pathfinder Black Box Radar System. These advanced solid-state radar solutions meet the diverse needs of international shipping, large workboats, superyacht, and inland commercial vessels. Raymarine’s radar platform Built on Raymarine’s award-winning radar platform, Pathfinder delivers exceptional resolu...

Unseenlabs, the French specialist in space-based radio frequency (RF) detection, announces the upcoming launch of its new satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission, titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” is scheduled for liftoff in partnership with Exolaunch, a satellite integration provider, in November from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 rideshare mission. Expansion of BRO satellite constellation With the launch of BRO-17 and BRO-20, Unseenlabs is...

ABS and Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW) have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the digital transformation of maritime classification processes across ship design and construction. The collaboration will also advance product lifecycle management (PLM) technology to enhance efficiency, data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the vessel life cycle. Digital twin and simulation capabilities The MOU establishes a framework for both organisations to collaborat...

Maritime industry pioneers explored the opportunities and critical challenges in the revitalisation of U.S. shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure at the ABS North America Regional Committee Meeting. The committee heard from ABS specialists on key regulatory, technology and market factors driving a wave of change for the global industry, making training to upskill seafarers in dynamic fuels, digital systems, and energy efficiency technologies more important than ever. Christopher J. Wiernick...

Xeneta, the globally renowned ocean and air freight rate intelligence platform, has unveiled a new generation of in-platform products, marking the next chapter in the company’s mission to transform freight procurement through data, insights and AI. Presented live to hundreds of industry pioneers at the annual Xeneta Summit in Barcelona, the new products will redefine how freight is bought and sold by reducing manual work and helping procurement teams to make better and faster decisions....

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...

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...

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, together with distribution partner - Station Satcom have secured an order to install NexusWave on a bulk carrier managed by Singapore-based Norse Ship Management as the ship manager looks to meet the growing demands for crew and business connectivity across its fleet. In line with Norse Ship Management’s digitalisation objectives, NexusWave provides uninterrupted remote access to business-critical applications and real-time engine-monitoring, ensuring...

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...

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...

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...

RightShip announces the launch of Due Diligence Hub, a new product purpose-built for charterers with in-house vetting or risk assurance teams, who want to stay in full control of their risk management decisions more efficiently. Drawing on more than two decades of expertise in vessel vetting and maritime risk assurance, Due Diligence Hub represents the next step in RightShip’s evolution from a vetting service provider into a technology partner — one that puts powerful tools directly...

IMTRA, the globally renowned manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced the introduction of the newest innovation in vessel pitch and roll control, Zipwake PRO. IMTRA is the exclusive distributor for Zipwake in the U.S. Zipwake PRO is the ultimate upgrade to Zipwake’s award-winning Dynamic Trim Control System. Zipwake Series S or E systems Zipwake PRO offers significant gains in version and precision for...

Marcura and Dataloy Systems have announced a new phase in their long-standing strategic partnership, adding deeper automation and embedded insights into Dataloy's Voyage Management System (VMS). The expansion is designed to give chartering and operations teams direct access to key Marcura products, including DA-Desk, Portlog and Marcura Claims (formerly ClaimsHub), without the need to switch systems. Marcura’s workflows For many maritime professionals, Dataloy i...

Peel Ports Group has officially unveiled its new £30m RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) berth at London Medway as it welcomed a key freight service to the facility. The UK’s second largest operator hosted guests at the port in Sheerness for a ceremony to mark the completion of the new in-river vessel berth and floating pontoon, which will boost capacity for RoRo cargo handling. As part of the official opening, the port welcomed one of Finnlines’ new Finneco-class hybrid RoRo vessels &...

HydroPenTM, the unique VIKING Life-saving Equipment container firefighting solution, has secured a first major order from an Asian shipowner, in a deal that also demonstrates that the technique is highly adaptable for all sizes of container vessels.  Singapore-based PIL, the largest container carrier in Southeast Asia, is committing its entire container ship fleet of around 100 vessels to carrying HydroPen™ systems. Drill and Douse The TT Club estimates that a container fire occur...

​​​​​​​Container firefighting duties across 85 CMA CGM ships have been assigned to the HydroPen™ system supplied exclusively by VIKING Life-Saving Equipment for this large order for the innovative drilling and spraying solution. This contract demonstrates that, within 18 months of launch, the HydroPen system is becoming the preferred fire-fighting solution for the largest container ships at sea. Revolutionary firefighting The HydroPen is attached to a conventional hose as a combined dri...

HEMEXPO, a pioneer marine equipment manufacturers and exporters association for the international shipping industry, has joined the EU HORIZON Innovation Action project entitled 'Sustainable Emission Abatement Strategies & Technologies for Advanced Revolution Ships'. Maritime decarbonisation drive SEASTARS will provide shipowners with market-ready solutions for retrofitting and newbuildsThe groundbreaking initiative aims to achieve a minimum 30% reduction in well-to-wake greenhouse ga...

OrbitMI, a pioneer provider of maritime SaaS software, announces that Istanbul-based Statu Shipping has deployed its compliance solutions across its fleet of 20 bulk carriers.  Rather than handling compliance as a passive, post-voyage process, Statu Shipping can now monitor and manage compliance outcomes in real time, optimizing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory adherence throughout the voyage. Reducing CII Impact Using Orbit’s compliance capabilities operators ca...

NAVTOR Founder and CEO Tor Svanes is somewhat of a legend within e-navigation and maritime technology. With close to six decades of expertise to draw on, and a track record of launching industry-defining innovations, his understanding of past, present, and future developments is second to none. So, what does he think awaits on the horizon as we sail into 2025, and beyond? FuelEU Maritime “FuelEU Maritime is just the start!” Tor Svanes has a knack for getting straight to the p...

A provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has launched a new remote access feature for GTMailPlus, which allows users to access their emails from anywhere, even if their onboard systems are offline. A recent Uptime Institute report revealed that 35% of businesses had experienced outages lasting more than eight hours in the last five years, with 54% reporting their most recent outage cost as over $100,000. GTMailPlus Cloud Access Available as standard to GTMai...

ABS Wavesight has partnered with Noble Corporation, an offshore drilling contractor, to revolutionise its recordkeeping practices by adopting ABS Wavesight eLogs™ electronic logbooks on its entire fleet of offshore assets. This collaboration marks a major milestone for the offshore adoption of ABS Wavesight eLogs, a secure digital solution that succeeds paper logbooks, bringing a new dimension to compliance management in the maritime and offshore sectors. ABS Wavesight eLogs ABS Wavesig...

A new report published by DNV reveals that the majority (61%) of maritime professionals believe the industry should accept increased cyber risk from digitalisation, if it enables innovation and new technologies. The sector’s appetite to take on emerging risks arising from digital transformation is notably higher than other critical infrastructure industries including energy, manufacturing, and healthcare.  Cybersecurity risk The industry’s increasing appetite for cyber risk c...

Global safety solutions provider - VIKING Life-Saving Equipment and firefighting systems supplier - FAIN Co., Ltd. have signed an exclusive worldwide agreement for VIKING to provide certified services for marine fire systems and equipment delivered and installed by FAIN. FAIN supplies the full spectrum of firefighting systems for marine use, including CO2, foam, DP, water mist, sprinkler, alternative gases, and more. Headquartered in Yangsan, South Korea, the company is a major supplier to ship...

San Francisco-based maritime technology company - Sofar Ocean announces a partnership with the U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command’s (CNMOC) Fleet Weather centres in Norfolk (FWC-N) and San Diego (FWC-SD).  Wayfinder platform FWC-N and FWC-SD, the Navy’s two primary weather forecasting centres, are piloting Sofar’s Wayfinder platform to support the routing of naval vessels at sea. The FWCs are utilising Wayfinder to identify safe and efficient route options...

Longstanding marine power solutions expert, Fischer Panda UK has recently enhanced its portfolio with the latest power technology innovation from Integrel Solutions. Integrel Solutions’ system, an advanced e-power system for the marine sector, revolutionises the way vessels are powered, offering an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional power sources. Range of marine applications This solution is ideal for a wide range of marine applications, including leisure...