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ABS / HD Korea / Siemens to develop digital twin to assess safety of ammonia fuelled vessels
ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and Siemens have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on digital twin technology for assessing the safety of ammonia-fueled vessels. Announced at Gastech 2026, the MOU aims to combine computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis with digital twin technology to rapidly predict ammonia dispersion behavior in the event of a leak. This capability would assess a wide range of leakage and accident scena
13 hours ago2 min read
MarinePALS and SEAker to connect digital cadet training records with sea service data
MarinePALS and SEAker have signed a Philippine distribution agreement to connect digital cadet training records with verified sea service. The planned integration will bring evidence of practical training and time spent on board into a single seafarer profile. For shipowners and managers employing Filipino seafarers, the aim is to make it easier to follow a cadet’s development and check the work recorded during a placement. Connecting training tasks with sea service would pro
13 hours ago2 min read
Marine Employers’ Council and The Hood launch “Sisterhood Box” to support female cadets
The International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and The Hood Platform have joined forces to launch the Sisterhood Box, a new initiative providing female cadets with practical support as they take their first steps into life at sea. The first 47 Sisterhood Boxes were presented to female cadets at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) in the Philippines, bringing together two complementary initiatives: IMEC’s focus on period dignity and welfare for cadets, an
13 hours ago3 min read
Airbus delivers 32 OneWeb satellites to Eutelsat
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered 32 latest-generation OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to Eutelsat. The satellites are currently being prepared for shipment from Airbus’ constellation satellite production facility in Toulouse, France, ahead of an upcoming launch in the USA. This marks a major milestone in Eutelsat’s programme to renew and enhance the OneWeb constellation. These satellites form the first wave of Eutelsat’s fleet of 669 next-generation OneWeb satel
19 hours ago1 min read
Marlink partnership with TXOne Networks for OT cybersecurity capability
Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with TXOne Networks, a global leader in cyber-physical systems and operational technology security, to strengthen cyber resilience across maritime and industrial operations. The partnership brings together Marlink’s expertise in managed cybersecurity, connectivity, network and cloud services with TXOne Networks’ purpose-built Operational Technology (O
19 hours ago2 min read
Accelleron’s engine diagnostics / emissions management software certified by ClassNK
Accelleron has received Products & Solutions certification under ClassNK’s Innovation Endorsement framework for the engine diagnostics platform Tekomar XPERT Engine and the compliance and reporting tool under Emissions Desk, both part of Accelleron’s LOREKA360° digital suite. The certification represents important recognition of Accelleron’s digital capabilities from a global authority in the maritime industry. ClassNK’s Innovation Endorsement framework supports innovative in
Sep 302 min read
Eastern Pacific installs MarinePALs “microlearning” platform on 161 vessels in 30 days
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), one of the world’s largest privately owned ship management companies, has recorded strong demand for self-directed learning after MarinePALS, a maritime e-learning provider, rolled out its microlearning platform across all 161 vessels within 30 days. In the first 45 days, 485 active users watched 26,722 videos and completed a combined 2,181 hours of training, averaging more than 55 videos each. The scale of the uptake suggests that seafarers ar
Sep 302 min read
ABS - nuclear powered LNG carrier capex 2.5x more, but cheaper over lifecycle
A joint study with ABS, Blossom Energy and a global shipping company found that while the initial investment for a nuclear-powered liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier would be approximately 2.5 times that of a conventional LNG carrier, the design would substantially reduce fuel costs over the vessel’s operating life. Presented at Gastech 2026, the study examined a 174,000 CBM LNG carrier equipped with a 20-25 MWe high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) under development by
Sep 301 min read
Witherby launches 8th edition of Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use
As cyber attacks continue to evolve, Witherby's new edition of the Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use equips seafarers and shoreside staff with the knowledge needed to safeguard ship operations This workbook supports the owner, Master and the ship's crew with cyber security risk management. It contains comprehensive checklists to support the day-to-day management of onboard cyber security and facilitates collaboration between ships, onshore IT departments and equip
Sep 301 min read
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