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Oldendorff expands relationship with Marlink integrating Starlink with existing VSAT
Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Oldendorff Carriers (Oldendorff) through the integration of flexible Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity across its owned vessels, supporting reliable, high-performance digital operations across the company’s bulk carrier fleet. The agreement extends connectivity capabilities from Marlink’s Possibility Portfolio integrating LEO into e
8 hours ago2 min read
How to get better software
IT managers from Ionic, Seaven Tankers and Newport, with Dimitris Lyras, discussed how we can get better software, including demonstrating success with KPIs, getting small successes, value from AI, and defining maturity Shipowners are rarely willing to spend enough on software to cover the costs of developing software which truly helps people make better decisions, said Dimitris Lyras, director of Paralos Maritime. He was moderating a panel session of IT managers at the Peo
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Weaknesses of chartering software
The chartering software tools demonstrated so far to Iakovos Archontakis, chartering executive of TMC Shipping seem overly complex, would take too much time, and do not fully encapsulate the challenges of chartering decision making Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis, senior maritime strategy consultant, chartering executive and commercial director with TMC Shipping, has not been impressed with much of the chartering software demonstrated to him so far. He explained why, speaking at
9 hours ago4 min read
Port of Dover installs camera monitoring system for ferry berthing
The Port of Dover has installed an advanced monitoring system with integrated Meteor MRC cameras to gather data on ferry berthing events and the real-world performance of berth fender systems. The project aims to gather data that can be used to better inform maintenance planning and alert the port’s asset engineers to any significant berthing events that might compromise the effectiveness of the berthing fenders. Sensors have been installed to measure the magnitude of fender
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Case study – how Goldenport uses Starlink from Navarino 2 TB / vessel / month
Navarino is delighted to have teamed up with Goldenport Ship Management and SpaceX to create a case study about how Goldenport is using the unlimited Starlink plan from Navarino to optimise business operations and enhance crew welfare across their fleet. Read the full case study below. SITUATION Goldenport Shipmanagement Ltd. is a Greece-based shipowner and manager offering integrated ship management services. The company operates a fleet of approximately 31 vessels, primaril
9 hours ago2 min read
TUI Cruises uses Marlink connectivity and digital services on “Mein Schiff Flow”
Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver resilient digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a fully managed hybrid connectivity and digital services platform for Mein Schiff Flow, the latest addition to the cruise operator’s fleet. Scheduled for christening in Trieste, Italy, on 20 June 2026, Mein Schiff Flow will enter service with a fully integrated connectivity
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Daiwa Kisen asks Idwal to do independent inspections on fleet
Idwal, the global vessel assurance business, has partnered with Daiwa Kisen to deliver independent inspections across selected vessels in its fleet, with a focus on strengthening condition oversight and enabling more informed technical decision-making. The partnership will primarily cover bulk carriers alongside one containership, with scope to expand the programme in line with Daiwa Kisen’s future requirements. Through the programme, Daiwa Kisen will gain a clear, objective
9 hours ago2 min read
Polaris Shipping / ABS / Hyundai / Avikus to develop VLOC unmanned bridge concept
ABS, Polaris Shipping, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and autonomous navigation solutions provider AVIKUS have signed a four-party Concept Study Agreement for the implementation of a Conditional Unmanned Bridge. Under the agreement, the parties will jointly develop an autonomous navigation concept enabling unmanned bridge operation during deep-sea voyages, when defined conditions are met, on one of Polaris Shipping's 325K Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs). The concept is not
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Levante Ferries joins EU research project into decarbonisation / digitalisation retrofits
LEVANTE FERRIES is the only Greek ferry operator participating in the new European project FIT-HORIZONS (Flexible Tool Environment for Holistic Retrofits and Decarbonization of Ships), which aims to accelerate ship retrofits across Europe in a quick, safe and cost-effective manner. The project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Program, and brings together 19 leading organizations from 12 countries, including shipping companies, research institutes, universities
9 hours ago2 min read
People Tech Maritime is about improving the relationship between people and technology in the maritime industry.
This is for all people in operational maritime roles, including crew, superintendents, technical and safety management staff, commercial staff and senior decision makers.
We look particularly at digital technology (including satellite communications) and decarbonisation technology.
We run events, workshops and webinars, and produce a quarterly magazine and newsletter, reporting on our event discussions and sharing industry news.
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