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Kongsberg Maritime has achieved a significant milestone for the cyber security of its products with the completion of testing to comply with IACS UR E27, which is based on IEC 62443, including DNV Cyber Security Profile 1 certification. The testing covers a range of its digital products, including automation, navigation and Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems. In order to comply with the new Cyber Security Requirements, which were introduced on 1 July, Kongsberg Maritime decided last year to exped...

Maritime software company Ripple Operations is proud to announce the acquisition of AdonisHR, a well-known Norwegian family-owned provider of crew management and payroll software solutions for the maritime industry.  AdonisHR enjoys a strong reputation in the market, with an excellent team and products, as well as an established, loyal customer base.  Crew Success Software This acquisition is supported by a substantial financial investment from New York-based software holding compan...

They are delighted to announce that Furuno will participate in Jammertest 2024 in Andøya, Norway from 9 to 13 September. The participants will test GNSS receivers in an environment where they will actually be exposed to jamming and spoofing signals and obtain data on their tolerance. This Jammertest is the world's largest test event where resistance to jamming and spoofing can be tested in a real environment. It is organised by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Norwegian Communi...

VSTEP is proud to announce its growing presence in France as Le CFANI, an esteemed institution in Tremblay-sur-Mauldre, has chosen to integrate their state-of-the-art NAUTIS simulators into their training programs. This strategic move marks a significant step in extending VSTEP’s influence in the French maritime education sector. Revolutionising Training with Simulation Technology Le CFANI has invested in two CESNI Vessel Handling simulators and an instructor/debriefing station, reinfor...

Veracity by DNV and INTERTANKO announces partnership, enabling DNV emissions verification customers to seamlessly share their data with INTERTANKO, further supporting the tanker industry in its decarbonisation efforts.   The partnership between Veracity by DNV and INTERTANKO represents an advancement in the use of verified emissions data by making it easier for tanker operators to share emissions data directly with external stakeholders, reducing their administrative workload. ...

They are a class-certified lay-up service provider offering professional management for all types of vessels including offshore installation like oil rigs, drilling rigs and survey vessels, setting high standards in the industry. With a proven track record of handling over 200 vessels, they deliver cold lay-up solutions through trained professionals and established processes. They are licensed by "The Director of Ports and Harbors; Sabah" for operations in Labuan, East Malaysia. Implementing...

BruCon FishPilot is a solution for fishing vessels, which allows less focus on vessel manoeuvring, and more on gear and catch. By giving the vessel advanced manoeuvring functions, FishPilot lets fishing vessel crews continue their successful operations, but with increased autonomy, safety, and efficiency. BruCon FishPilot solution “FishPilot opens for a higher degree of economisation of the fishing process, with reduced accelerations and steadier baiting. FishPilot takes control and let...

Berge Bulk, one of the world’s independent dry bulk owners, and Sofar Ocean, a San Francisco-based maritime technology company, announced that Berge Bulk has adopted Sofar’s Wayfinder platform across its fleet of owned vessels, including new vessels equipped with wind propulsion technology. Wayfinder Berge Bulk uses Wayfinder’s dynamic voyage optimisation to save fuel, time, and emissions, supporting the carrier’s “Maritime Marshall Plan” decarbonisation str...

Florida’s Lake Worth Drainage District (the District) is a case study in maximising the potential of SmartCover’s remote monitoring technology by leveraging satellite communication. The District provides comprehensive flood control, water conservation and water supply protection for 13 municipalities, serving more than 750,000 residents. The District monitors and controls a complex system of approximately 500 miles of canals, 20 major water control structures and numerous minor stru...

They have demonstrated the latest training technology and capability to the UK’s emergency services, including the Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE). BITE is a new interactive and immersive training platform designed to rapidly prepare military and civil resilience teams to face the most demanding environments. Replicating the physical, sensory and cognitive challenges of operating in an urban environment, it bridges the gap between a sterile classroom and active operatio...

Valenciaport is a strategic enclave that facilitates trade for the Spanish economy and for exporting companies and, specifically, for companies involved in the wine trade that reach the five continents through the docks of Valenciaport. Spanish wine In fact, according to data from the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), the wine produced in Spain and which leaves through the Valencian docks maintains trade relations with 132 countries.  Thus, in the last six months, 1,032,959 tonnes of...

Transportation of LNG entails complex decision-making processes that must be managed effectively to ensure operational efficiency and environmental compliance. And LNG operators can take a lead in sustainable shipping by leveraging advanced data-driven technologies to enhance performance in this fast-expanding sector, says OrbitMI. Green shift The LNG business is at the forefront of the green shift in shipping as liquefied natural gas (LNG) is seen as an important transition fuel, given signi...

The new NorthStandard website, launched delivers an array of digital resources and crucial, real-time operational insights. Next-generation website NorthStandard’s next-generation website lets users quickly access the latest high-quality content, a range of innovative digital resources, and features combined with personalised operational dashboards.  Additionally, the site includes updates to the intelligence portal GlobeView and introduces the new 'Fuel Insights' platform. Mariti...

Cell Design Bahamas Ltd, one of the renowned ICT services company in The Bahamas, added satellite services to its portfolio by signing a significant distributorship agreement with MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean). Met-Ocean is a prominent global Iridium Satellite Value-Added Reseller (VAR) focused on Iridium hardware solutions, data services, and support. MetOcean is a pioneer in the satellite communications industry. This partnership opens the doors for them to pioneering satellite services bein...

OceanWise is pleased to welcome Boat Electrics and Electronics (BEE) as a Licenced Partner for environmental monitoring solutions. This strategic partnership aims to expand the reach and impact of innovative marine environmental monitoring solutions across existing and future customer bases, enhancing environmental monitoring efforts nationwide. Reliable and accurate data Managing Director, Caroline Levey commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Boat Electrics and Electronics (BEE) into t...

OceanScore has opened a new office in Singapore that will enable it to better serve regional clients as the company sees rising Asian demand for its digital solutions geared towards efficient regulatory compliance with the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. “Our list of global clients is growing steadily in line with the industry’s pressing need to navigate the complexities of these new regulations,” says OceanScore’s Managing Director Albrecht Grell. The new locale "Establis...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a design concept of the ammonia fuel bunkering boom, which is jointly developed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and TB Global Technologies Ltd. This is the world’s first AiP certification for the design of a bunkering boom for ammonia fuel. Ammonia fuel utilisation As ammonia fuel utilisation is expected in shipping for decarbonisation, bunkering vessels that supply fuel to ships and related equipment will play an essenti...

NSSLGlobal, an independent full-service project engineering, Satcom, and systems integrator, is celebrating its 55th anniversary, marking more than half a century of developing innovative technology solutions for the government and maritime mobility markets. Satellite solutions Established in 1969, NSSLGlobal has a proud heritage of providing best-in-class satellite solutions. NSSLGlobal’s ongoing commitment to innovation and helping customers solve their communication challenges wherev...

ClassNK has released a new feature related to FuelEU Maritime for its GHG Emissions Management Tool, ‘ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emission Transition Accelerator)’. Additionally, it has vastly improved usability and enhanced ease of use. ClassNK ZETA tool ClassNK ZETA is a tool for visualising GHG emissions / CII ratings of ships and supporting the management of EU-ETS and is used for over 5,500 ships. Users can use the following features in the newly released FuelEU Maritime feature, whi...

SD Government, SD company and 2020 Independent Teleport Operator of the Year, now supports more satellite constellation providers, and their customers, than any other global provider following completion of a high throughput terrestrial upgrade. The enhancement of the Tier 4 certified teleports located in Santa Paula, CA., and Southbury, CT. strengthens the already extensive redundancy of the infrastructure and expands the transmission pathway capacity for companies launching satellites into LE...

ClassNK has carried out third-party verification for self-aggregated social data of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and its group companies, and issued an assurance statement. In an era where proactive corporate actions are required to realise a sustainable society, disclosure of non-financial information, such as environmental data and social data is increasing in importance as a corporate ESG performance indicator. Disclosure of ESG information ClassNK is providing support towards the realisatio...

ClassNK has released ‘Guidelines for Cyber resilience of ships’. The guidelines expound new IACS Unified Requirements (UR) to support the consideration of measures to ensure the cyber security of ships. IACS has established UR E26 for ships and UR E27 for on-board systems and equipment as URs setting minimum requirements for cyber resilience, which is the capability to reduce the occurrence and mitigate the effects of cyber incidents due to cyber-attacks or other threats. The URs ha...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced its expanded pavilions and trade routes focusing on start-ups, industry education, as well as cutting-edge technologies and processes. Registration is open for 2024's show, set to take place at the Tampa Convention Center, from October 1 - 3, 2024. Start-Up pavilion In partnership with Yachting Ventures, IBEX will introduce...

ABS and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) are working together to develop a model-based additive manufacturing (AM) qualification framework for the maritime industry to reduce lead time and cost for AM part approvals. Model-based approach Traditional manufacturing processes rely on physical tests for verification and validation of their mechanical performance, including test coupons, specimens, and prototype components. Additive manufacturing, while also currently dependent...

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the United States Coast Guard Research and Development Centre (USCG-RDC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that opens the door to collaborative research and development on top-of-mind technologies impacting the maritime industry. ABS and the USCG-RDC each have robust portfolios of maritime innovation projects that will benefit from cooperative efforts in areas of mutual interest. Fuels in the maritime domain Activity under the MOU can include dev...

Seanergy Maritime, a prominent pure-play Capesize shipowner that is publicly listed in the US and provides marine dry bulk transportation services, has chosen to integrate Orca AI's cutting-edge automated computer-vision situational awareness platform into its operations. AI's advanced technology The project demonstrates Seanergy's commitment to advancing safety and efficiency in maritime navigation. Athens-based Seanergy currently owns a modern fleet of 18 dry bulk vessels Athens-based Sean...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, announces its 2026 spring/summer itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, and Canada and New England, as well as a new season of voyages from the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) for the first time in many years. In April 2026, NCL will launch cruises sailing from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex in Philadelphia. On April 16, 2026, Norwegian Jewel® will comme...

Innovative technology developed by Arkitech delivers substantial efficiency improvements to the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system onboard MSC Magnifica. Leveraging AI and machine learning, the technology analyses data from over 1,500 sensors on the MSC Cruises’ ship, enhancing chiller efficiency by up to 12% and achieving predicted annual savings of 1600MW which is equivalent to removing the 687 cars from European roads. This efficiency is realised without compromis...

OrbitMI announces the launch of its latest Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering, tailored specifically for maritime industry players in the dry bulk sector. This new product delivers precise and timely data to support decision-making and boost operational efficiency across the maritime industry. Vessel and Company Particulars The Vessel and Company Particulars product provides comprehensive information on various vessel characteristics, enabling ship owners and operators to leverage up-to-date da...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a Ship IoT Application “i-MITEC” by MIURA CO., LTD. 'i-MITEC' uses a cloud-based environment to provide a range of services, collecting and storing operation data from equipment, such as marine boilers and ballast water management systems that are fitted with communication functionality.  The stored data can be used in combination with analysis by MIURA field engineers to provide suggestions for ef...