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Intellian is pleased to reveal that two of its industry-pioneer antenna systems, the v60Ka 2 and v100NX Ka, have gained type approval from Telenor Satellite for use on their THOR 7 Ka-band GEO satellite network. This means that the systems are now officially certified to take their place in service alongside Intellian’s v85NX, the first 85cm antenna to receive type approval on the network. The Intellian v100NX Ka delivers market-pioneer RF performance and is future-proofed with a special...

While cruises are stuck in port for the next few months, the overall maritime mobility satellite market remains resilient, and increased bandwidth demand from shipping vessels offers a need that antenna companies can meet. Cruises seemed to be a key part of the pandemic’s spread around the world.  A review by The Washington Post of cruise line statements, government announcements, and media reports found that the coronavirus infected passengers and crew on at least 55 ships, abo...

Satcomms is one of the most competitive and challenging sectors in the superyacht industry. Mobile communications on shore are developing at a tremendous pace, with users now able to experience similar connection speeds when roaming as they do in the home or office, and these high expectations continue when an owner or their guests and crew board a yacht. Yet delivering seamless and efficient connectivity at sea is a demanding task: gaming, video streaming, 8K TV, on-board cinema, socialising...

Intellian is delighted to announce that it will be commencing the production of a wide range of dedicated user terminals for the global low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications provider OneWeb, ready for delivery in 2021 and beyond. Looking to 2021, OneWeb is focused on scaling the satellite constellation to begin commercial services starting at the end of next year to the UK, Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Greenland, Iceland, and the Arctic Seas. Intellian announced its partnership wi...

Intellian is pleased to announce that it has received approval for its v240MT 2, v240M 2, v240M and v150NX antennas from the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency, ANATEL. These powerful, high-throughput antennas are widely used in the energy industry, so this approval opens the door for Brazil’s extensive oil and gas market to adopt Intellian’s antenna technology. Brazilian regulations Telecommunications products to be sold and used in Brazil must have a Certificate of Con...

Intellian is proud to announce the v45C, the smallest antenna the company has yet developed for the maritime satellite communications market. The C in the product name represents its compact form factor. This new 45cm unit will bring VSAT to new markets where there is limited space available for communications equipment, such as workboats, leisure craft, fishing boats, small commercial and government vessels. The v60E & v45C The v45C extends the portfolio still further, opening up a new...

Intellian, the global pioneer of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, is delighted to announce the unveiling of the v100NX, the all-new 1m Ku- to Ka-band convertible maritime VSAT terminal. Intellian’s latest NX series antenna is designed to simplify and streamline the entire VSAT lifecycle, enabling access to multiple global satellite communication services, providing the crucial connectivity required to leverage new efficiency and welfare enhancing digital applications. Inte...

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) released its first annual report, providing an easy-to-re-use overview of recent publications and events aimed at promoting the safe decarbonisation of the maritime industry. Since its establishment in 2021, MTF members have collaborated to offer technical expertise, regulatory insight, and impartial advice to the maritime industry. MTF has steadily increased its activities, resulting in a growing number of publications, submissions, and events that pr...

Flying Fish Maritime Innovations B.V., a Dutch pioneer in digital maritime technology and advice, announced a minority investment from CPAC Systems AB, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, on May 7th, 2025. CPAC Systems (Sweden) is specialised in developing advanced control and automation systems for marine, construction and commercial vehicle industries. Advanced fleet management For the Flying Fish team, this step marks the beginning of a broader strategic partnership aimed at accelerating...

ABS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the door for joint development projects to develop international naval ships. Types of naval ship designs With the goal of achieving approval in principle, ABS will apply its rigorous goal-based and prescriptive requirements to three different types of naval ship designs from HHI: HDA-24000: Auxiliary Logistic Support Ship HDF-3200: Frigate HDP-2200: Offshore Patrol Vessel International naval vess...

ClassNK has released the ‘Guidelines for Safety Operation for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels’ for considering the introduction of ammonia-fuelled vessels to ensure safe operation on board ammonia-fuelled vessels. By following these guidelines, safe and secure operation can be achieved for those involved in the operation of ammonia-fuelled vessels. The Guidelines give top priority to protecting the safety of seafarers, and cover matters to be kept in mind in daily operations, such as me...

The Maritime Standard has confirmed the programme for the third edition of the Transportation and Climate Change Conference (TACCC), which will take place on Thursday, 25th September 2025, at the Saadiyat Rotana Resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE.  Building on the momentum of previous editions, TACCC 2025 will once again bring together key industry players from across the transport spectrum to explore practical steps toward achieving sustainable, low-carbon transportation systems. Climate goals acr...

A routine ship on a special call, outside the normal liner schedule, turned into a costly oversight for a liner agent, resulting in unexpected expenses of US$135,000 – ultimately reimbursed by the International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC). The incident began when a liner agent received advance notice of an inbound vessel scheduled to make a special call outside the regular service pattern. Ship’s arrival at the discharge port Line informed the agent of a three-day delay i...

Nor-Shipping, in partnership with YoungShip, reveals the shortlist for this year’s Nor-Shipping Young Entrepreneur Award, with the drive to decarbonise, digitalise, and deliver greater inclusivity within the maritime industry taking centre stage. Set to be presented on 2 June at Nor-Shipping’s After Work ‘kick-off’ at Oslo’s famous Leketer’n venue, the prestigious accolade celebrates under-40s making waves with commercially viable solutions addressing key oce...

On 22 May 2025, maritime industry professionals from around the globe will come together at the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, for the Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ (RINA) flagship Annual Dinner. This highly anticipated event offers an evening of celebration, reflection, and strategic dialogue for naval architects, marine engineers, and maritime innovators. New partnerships and relationships The dinner provides exceptional networking options with seni...

ABS and HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) have signed a joint development project (JDP) for digital manufacturing-based automation equipment for shipyards. The JDP establishes a collaborative framework focused on leveraging smart technology within HD Hyundai Mipo’s shipyard operations that include artificial intelligence, communication technologies, automation and robotics. ABS will utilise its Guide for Smart Technologies for Shipyards to help HMD identify opportunities for process improvement, foc...

Anemoi Marine Technologies, a globally renowned provider of innovative Rotor Sail technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Tejal Davda as Finance Director. Tejal brings a wealth of experience in maritime finance and leadership, further strengthening Anemoi’s executive team, which is now 33% female. Extensive industry experience Tejal holds a first-class degree in Economics and Business Finance and is a chartered accountant Tejal holds a first-class degree in Economics and...

Orca AI, a pioneer in maritime technology, announced it has closed an investment of $72.5 million in Series B funding. Brighton Park Capital led the round with participation from existing investors Ankona Capital and Hyperlink Ventures.  The investment will enable Orca AI to further its autonomous platform, add new capabilities and enter new categories, including defense and security. Autonomous shipping capabilities The funding will maintain the company’s...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has announced that its breakthrough carbon capture solution (CCS) is now commercially available to the global maritime industry, delivering a step-change in shipping’s decarbonisation journey. According to Wärtsilä’s tests, the new ‘Wärtsilä Carbon capture solution’ is proven to reduce vessel CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent, providing ship owners with an immediate solution to meet increasingly stringent environm...

ABS issued an approval in principle to SBM Offshore for its concept of a near-zero floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The NearZero FPSO design incorporates low-carbon technologies that collectively create a 'Near Zero' Scope 3 carbon emissions profile, achieving up to 80 percent reduction in GHG emissions. Low carbon technologies The introduction of the NearZero FPSO is an important step in SBM’s strategic path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. ABS completed de...

Helm Operations, a global pioneer in maritime operations software, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a major contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to replace its legacy crew dispatching system with Helm CONNECT - a modern, web-based solution purpose-built for maritime operations. As the largest ferry system in the United States, Washington State Ferries operates 21 vessels across 10 routes and 20 terminals. Helm CONNECT’s dispatching platform will transform WSF&rsquo...

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is pleased to announce that maritime disputes expert - Andrew Rigden Green has joined the firm as a partner in Hong Kong. He was previously at Stephenson Harwood in the same city. Andrew has over 20 years’ disputes experience having begun his career focussing on arbitration and London High Court litigation. In 2012, he relocated to Hong Kong to grow Stephenson Harwood’s maritime disputes practice and establish its international arbitr...

Marine Specialised Technology (MST Group), a globally renowned designer and manufacturer of high-speed and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) primarily for military, coast guard and law enforcement sectors is expanding to meet record demand after securing a £6 million funding package from NatWest. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bromborough, between Ellesmere Port and Birkenhead, the company has grown to become a major employer in the Wirral area, with approximately 135 staff. MST Group&...

ClassNK has released ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’, which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. Given the evolving environment surrounding ship management, including fuel transition, stricter regulations, and crew shortage, ClassNK aims to enable flexible responses to unexpected situations by drawing on lessons learned from successful case studies that had not received much attention before. ClassNK's ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guideli...

Wattlab, the Netherlands-based maritime solar specialist, is proud to introduce its SolarDeck to the seagoing shipping industry. SolarDeck is a modular and scalable system of deck-mounted solar panels that yield significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Moreover, based on installation on a seagoing general cargo vessel, SolarDeck combines substantial savings via Fuel EU Maritime and EU ETS regulations and an expected return on investment of 3-5 years. Reduce fuel costs for...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has introduced its NextDF technology for a third engine, the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF dual-fuel engine. While operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF engine with NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than 1.4 percent of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1 percent in a wide load range. This is nearly three times lower than the default methane slip factor of 3.1 percent, specified in the FuelE...

In a significant milestone for the company, Thordon Bearings has seen its RiverTough tailshaft bearing solution surpass 500 installations in the workboat sector. Primarily a retrofit solution but also increasingly specified for newbuilds, RiverTough is designed for coastal and inland waterways, where conditions are typically muddy and abrasive. Thordon shaft sleeves The key has been verified as outlasting rubber bearings by a factor of two or more in the harshest environments The solution, a...

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...

Approximately 9 percent of the world’s goods will, at some point in their journey, be transported by sea. That adds up to about 11 billion tons of cargo every year, making the shipping industry a huge exercise in global, distributed logistics. Even with the efficiencies afforded by containerisation, this a task of considerable complexity to ensure that an entire ship’s cargo is ready to be loaded at the allotted time, that the vessel makes its voyage to arrive punctually at the dest...