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Port of Aberdeen to become smartest port in the UK with £1m investment

North, a pioneering provider of smart integrated solutions, has been awarded contracts to the value of £1 million by the Port of Aberdeen to improve the safety, connectivity and sustainability of Scotland’s largest berthing port. The contract includes the upgrade and expansion of the port’s CCTV and security systems and the deployment of private 5G, public Wi-Fi and IoT networks to support a range of solutions to improve operations and customer experience. Marine infrastructu...

Frugal Technologies launches new software for predictive maintenance in the maritime industry

The marine tech company Frugal Technologies is advancing its class-approved Frugal Propulsion, a cost-, fuel-, and emissions-saving system for large vessels. The solution also shows temperature, pressure - and vibration deviations, helping engineers and shipowners make smarter decisions. AI-based control system With an artificial intelligence-based control system, Frugal Technologies has helped shipping companies such as Uni-Tankers, Christiania Shipping, and Royal Arctic Line reduce fuel con...

DHS & Indonesia enhance maritime cybersecurity collaboration

From June 10-13, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partnered with the Government of Indonesia under the U.S. Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and U.S. Department of Defence Threat Reduction Agency programmes to enhance the security and resilience of the international maritime transportation system. Cybersecurity and incident response This reflects a joint commitment by both nations to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration and protect maritime crit...

Embracing diversity and inclusion: The Maritime industry's journey to accept LGBTQ individuals

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have emerged as significant priorities within the maritime industry's pursuit of sustainability. However, the industry's genuine commitment to embracing diversity, particularly concerning sexuality and gender, remains a topic of exploration. LGBTQ+: Beyond acronyms The LGBTQ+ community, comprising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer individuals and many other inclusive identities, has long fought for societal acceptance. Historical taboos, social s...

Shipnet and Source2Sea collaborate on PunchOut integration to drive data-based and transparent catalogue ordering in maritime supply

Norway-based maritime technology business, Shipnet, has collaborated with Source2Sea in an initiative to drive data-based and transparent catalogue ordering within the maritime supply industry. The PunchOut integration allows Shipnet users to access Source2Sea’s marketplace without leaving Shipnet, optimising the ordering processes onboard and the building and maintenance of procurement product data and assortments. Linking procurement systems Linking procurement systems with supplier c...

New body IMCSO to elevate standards and streamline provisioning of cybersecurity services in maritime

It is the launch of the International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an organisation that aims to raise the standard of cybersecurity risk assessment across the maritime industry. IMCSO The IMCSO has devised a certification programme for security consultants and a professional register, helping shipping organisations to confidently select experienced personnel. Alongside this, the IMCSO will also validate report outputs to ensure consistency with those reports then held on a ce...

Babcock and Barnacle extend partnership for BRNKL green monitoring device

In 2022, Babcock and Barnacle Systems Inc. (Barnacle), an award-winning manufacturer of remote security and monitoring systems, formed a partnership through an Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) investment to support the completion of Barnacle’s marine vessel remote monitoring and security device known as ‘BRNKL Black’. Following the successful launch of BRNKL Black, both companies committed to building on their partnership and continued to seek additional oppo...

Weathernews appoints Craig West as new European CEO

Weathernews Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig West as our new European CEO, effective immediately. Craig will join the company's Executive Leadership Team, bringing a wealth of experience in the cloud, data, analytics, and AI industries, having successfully achieved growth and profitability across startup, scale-up, and corporate organisations. Craig's experience Renowned for his expertise in go-to-market commercial strategies, P&L management, and enterprise SaaS, Crai...

Hefring Marine and Loodswezen forge strategic partnership to navigate the Dutch seas

Hefring Marine has announced a new partnership with Loodswezen, aiming to improve the safety and efficiency of the Dutch pilotage associations operations by installing the Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) on its latest pilot tenders. Loodswezen, also known as the Dutch Pilots' Corporation, is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of vessels through Dutch waters. This includes providing pilotage services for ships entering and leaving ports, navigating through riv...

Inmarsat launches NexusWave maritime comms network service

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has launched NexusWave, a fully managed connectivity service underpinned by a ‘bonded’ multi-dimensional network, offering high-speed connectivity, unlimited data, global coverage, and ‘secure by design’ infrastructure. Delivered by a single provider, NexusWave is a fully managed service that seamlessly integrates multiple high-speed networks in real-time – Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, LEO services, and as-available coa...

Tototheo Global and Neuron partner to bring AI-optimised multi-provider satellite connectivity to the maritime industry

Tototheo Global and Neuron have announced an agreement to deploy Neuron’s AI-powered quality of experience (QoE) management platform to vessels contracted to Tototheo. Through this partnership, Tototheo Global and Neuron will address a growing need for ships, as they increasingly engage with multiple satellite providers and networks, the need for increased transparency, and technologies to help vessels switch seamlessly between different service deliveries. Real-time connectivity data T...

Qatar Shipyard receives remote survey approval from ABS

As part of a pioneering joint development project (JDP), ABS approved a range of ship repair and retrofit work processes for remote survey at Qatar Shipyard and Technology Solutions. ABS tested, validated, and approved remote survey techniques at Qatar Shipyard and Technology Solutions for several survey tasks, which included rudder clearance inspection; stern tube wear-down inspection; and rudder plug opening inspection. Optimise scheduling The framework established in these activities...

Posidonia 2024: T.E.N. contracts DNV for first shuttle tanker with Cyber Secure notation

At the Posidonia trade fair, the classification society DNV presented Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (T.E.N.) with a certificate recognising their recently contracted vessels as the first shuttle tankers set to receive the DNV Cyber Secure Essential notation. The vessels, scheduled for completion from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in 2025, will be compliant with the upcoming IACS Unified Requirements (UR) E26/27 ahead of its implementation. DNV also celebrates that 200 vessels have voluntarily c...

Peel Ports and NOC unveil satellite guided maintenance for marine safety

A UK-first collaboration is set to use satellites to monitor coastal changes in a bid to create safer shipping navigation channels. The project will see Peel Ports, the UK’s second largest port operator, partner with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), to employ satellite surveillance and assess where maintenance is needed over six months. Coastal mapping technology Funded by UK Space Agency Small Business Research (SBRI), the NOC will use its p...

OrbitMI appoints Youn Lee as CFO to spearhead strategic growth and innovation

OrbitMI, a pioneering provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Youn Lee as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 1, 2024. Lee, who officially joined OrbitMI on October 1, 2023, brings a wealth of experience in finance and operations, with a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in digital transformation across various industries. OrbitMI's mission Youn Lee joins OrbitMI from Newsmax TV, where he serv...

ABS to create a Hellenic Ship Safety Centre, where the future of safety meets the future of learning

ABS unveiled plans to create a pioneering new ship safety centre in Athens harnessing the power of new immersive training techniques, game-based learning and virtual reality environments for the Greek shipping community. The Hellenic Ship Safety Centre is designed to prepare seafarers to handle a multi-dimensional industry with alternative fuels and emerging technologies, recognising that decarbonisation advances that do not prioritise safety are not sustainable. Range of new skills and compet...

Unifeeder and MPC collaborate on energy efficiency technology

Unifeeder A/S and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPC) announced a new strategic collaboration to make joint investments into Energy Efficiency Technology (EET). The partnership will see the parties unite to increase decarbonisation and efficiency in maritime transport, driving forward Unifeeder’s own target to cut its emissions by 47% by 2030 and support customers to accelerate their Scope 3 reductions. Advanced EET solutions Unifeeder and MPC will jointly invest in efficiency-enhancing retro...

RightShip and ZeroNorth sign cross platform partnership to drive industry decarbonisation

RightShip, a pioneering global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has partnered with ZeroNorth, a pioneer in data-driven maritime optimisation. Users of either platform will be able to visualise and utilise RightShip's GHG 2.0 Rating, along with RightShips’s Safety Score, and ZeroNorth's advanced CII Emissions Analytics solution. The collaboration will ensure users are provided with a comprehensive view of their performance to enable enhanced de...

ABS Wavesight™ announces major developments for My Digital Fleet software to revolutionise vessel performance and compliance

Real-time, data-driven insights supporting regulatory compliance, improving fleet efficiency, reducing operational costs and meeting fleet decarbonisation goals are key benefits of ABS Wavesight My Digital Fleet (MDF) software that were unveiled during Posidonia.  MDF introduces groundbreaking features aimed at empowering maritime operators to optimise performance, improve energy efficiency and streamline compliance with decarbonisation requirements from both the International Maritime Org...

Revolutionising subsea services with FreeStar's smart ship Navicula Star

FreeStar Subsea Services is a new company born from the merger of Vriezoo ROV Services and Mark Offshore.  The collaboration offers a unique combination of ROV and survey support services with FreeStar’s own, recently acquired and outfitted vessel, the SSV Navicula Star.  ROV and support services  While most mid-sized subsea companies specialise in either vessel or ROV services, FreeStar’s owners believe that this combination will give the new offshore service provi...

KR and HD Hyundai sign business agreement for pilot project of cloud-based next-gen smart ship solution

KR has signed an MoU with HD Hyundai to collaborate on the pilot project of a cloud-based next-generation smart ship solution (ISS 2.0) developed by HD Hyundai, on June 4th at Posidonia 2024, held in Athens, Greece. Smart ship solutions  This project, jointly undertaken by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HD HMS), Sinokor Merchant Marine, and KR, aims to equip and demonstrate next-generation smart...

Tankerska makes digital leap forward through Metis and Kongsberg Digital collaboration

A collaboration between Metis, Kongsberg Digital, and Tankerska Plovidba has significantly advanced the Croatian owner’s strategy of using real-time analytics to enhance fleet efficiency and reduce ship emissions. The 49,990 dwt Tankerska ship Vukovar has been installed with an integrated Metis-Kongsberg package. The solution imports data acquired through Vessel Insight, Kongsberg Digital’s vessel-to-cloud infrastructure, into the advanced vessel and fleet performance anal...

Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform proves its strength

On the Swedish waters of Volvo Penta’s Krossholmen Test Centre, the company is extensively testing the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform and setting new standards to examine and refine the offer. The goal is to ensure the system is market-ready and delivers the ultimate experience at sea through flexibility, reliability, and performance. Penta 40 A crucial element of this rigorous approach to on-water testing is a vessel called Penta 40. This 37 m, 199-passenger ferry navigated the...

World Shipping Council welcomes new IMO regulations on mandatory reporting for containers lost at sea

The World Shipping Council (WSC) applauds the recent adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) by the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108). Starting January 1, 2026, these amendments will require mandatory reporting of all containers lost at sea, setting a new standard for maritime safety and environmental protection.  Navigational safety “The new regulations, sp...

Physical Industry Exhibition Success At Nor-Shipping 2023

It may be over a year and a half away, but exhibition space at Nor-Shipping 2025 is already in short supply. According to organisers, around 70% of the Lillestrøm exhibition has been booked, with ongoing enquiries for the remaining booths spread across Nor-Shipping’s five halls. It’s a testimony, says Nor-Shipping Director - Sidsel Norvik, to the major success of this year’s event in June. "Nor-Shipping 2023 was a clear demonstration of the relevance and impact of physi...

Shipnet announces the launch of Helix - a solution to uncover insights hidden within a fleet’s data

As Posidonia 2024 opens, Norway-based maritime technology business, Shipnet, has announced the launch of Helix, a revolutionary new product designed to transform decision-making in the shipping industry through advanced data analysis.  Helix provides a digital representation of your shipping business, enabling seamless integration and analysis of data from various sources such as safety, pricing, and procurement. By leveraging these diverse data inputs, Helix uncovers actionable insights t...

Laskaridis Shipping, CARES and Metis to find realistic pathways to shipping’s low carbon future

A research project that brings together The Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES), Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd and Metis will evaluate the real impacts of the fuels offered to solve shipping’s decarbonisation dilemma. The International Maritime Organisation’s strategy for greenhouse gases aims at ships reaching net-zero GHG emissions by around 2050 and ensuring uptake of near-zero GHG fuels by 2030. However, reliable real-world data regarding the...

Tototheo Maritime proudly announces its strategic rebranding to Tototheo Global

Tototheo Maritime, a group of companies at the forefront of maritime satellite communication technologies, proudly announces its strategic rebranding to Tototheo Global. This significant milestone marks Tototheo’s evolution to a pioneer in technology solutions. Tototheo Global is now set to deliver comprehensive, innovative services across multiple sectors, including land, sea, and air, with a strong emphasis on connectivity, IoT, AI-driven analytics, and custom software development. The...

Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement to ensure operational reliability for two Japanese ferries

Technology group - Wärtsilä has signed two Lifecycle Agreements covering two ferries owned by Japanese operator - Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd (SNF). The vessels are each powered by four Wärtsilä 31 engines. The agreements are designed to provide optimal operational support in ensuring reliable and efficient performance for the ferries, that serve the busy Yokosuka and Shinmoji route. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in April 2024. Sustainable transport As ferrie...

Metis platform takes maritime analytics to the next level

Metis is launching a completely revised version of its analytics platform, whose additional information layers, advanced filtering, and intuitive navigation also come with a new ‘look and feel’, which enhances user experience and helps clients better manage their ship and fleet performance.  New KPIs Fresh developments cover additional fleet- and vessel-level summary dashboards, as well as key performance indicators (KPIs) that provide improved overviews in specific domains o...

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