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Vega Reederei equips 10 diesel electric coaster vessels with Inmarsat NexusWave
Inmarsat Maritime, a part of Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) Communication Services, has secured a deal with long-term customer Vega Reederei to equip 10 of its new diesel-electric coaster vessels with the cutting-edge NexusWave connectivity service. The agreement also includes advanced cyber-security solutions Fleet Secure Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Fleet Secure Endpoint. Scheduled for delivery by July 2026, the series of 89-metre, 3,800-deadweight-tonne short-sea general c
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Iran military exercises jamming GPS in Straight of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman – Dryad
The electronic warfare activities, including signal jamming observed during IRGC Navy drills such as the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz", have disrupted navigation systems, caused false positional data, and increased hazards of misidentification, near-misses, or collisions in this high-traffic chokepoint. Read more here
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Marlink customers can connect on-premises networks directly to Microsoft cloud services
Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions will deliver faster, more secure global access to cloud services under the Microsoft ExpressRoute programme. Read more here
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Ultranav expands use ShipIn CCTV AI after pilot
Ultranav, a Chile-based maritime group managing more than 400 vessels, is expanding its collaboration with ShipIn Systems to scale AI-enabled safety and navigation risk management across its operations. The collaboration reflects Ultranav’s ongoing focus on safety and its interest in using technology to better understand operational risk during everyday vessel operations. As part of the collaboration, Ultranav deployed FleetVision, integrating the platform’s Bridge, Safety, a
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ClassNK trialling 3D model approval of ship designs with 10 shipyards
ClassNK has launched a joint pilot test with ten Japanese companies for its drawing approval system ‘NK-PASS*1’ and the ‘ClassNK 3DViewer*2, both compatible with 3DMBA (3D Model-Based Approval), scheduled for official release in spring 2026. 3DMBA is an approach in which approval processes are centered on 3D models instead of conventional 2D drawings, and its adoption is expanding globally. By utilizing 3D models, it is expected to enhance visualization and accuracy for infor
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The Switch expands Vaasa manufacturing for vessel electrification systems
Marine power electronics (PE) specialist The Switch is realigning its Vaasa operations in Finland to strengthen production output amid accelerating vessel electrification. This restructuring will create new jobs in Vaasa and establish the site as a second hub for PE production and testing alongside The Switch’s long-standing base in Stord on the west coast of Norway. As part of the reorganisation, proven production methods developed in Stord are being transferred to Finland t
Feb 173 min read
Jifmar Group uses Seavium vessel chartering software on 80 vessels
Jifmar Group and Seavium have formalised a strategic partnership to deploy advanced digital and AI-driven capabilities across Jifmar’s fleet and internal workflows. This collaboration strengthens Jifmar’s long-standing commitment to innovation and operational excellence in the offshore and marine services sector. Through this partnership, Jifmar is advancing a transformation aligned with the evolving expectations of clients, charterers, and industrial partners, who increasing
Feb 172 min read
ABS and NTUA provide report on ammonia safety for EMSA
Commissioned and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), a new report focused on the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel was developed by an ABS-led consortium that included the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the Fundación Valenciaport. “ABS remains committed to supporting the maritime industry as it navigates future energy options such as ammonia as marine fuel. This latest report for EMSA reflects our close collaboration with industry sta
Feb 172 min read
Kongsberg Maritime launches “KM Performance” software
Kongsberg Maritime has marked a significant step forward in its digital transformation with the unveiling of a harmonised Digital Solutions portfolio and the launch of KM Performance, the first solution area out of the portfolio which is designed to help customers in the marine transportation segment to strengthen operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and meet evolving regulatory demands. Customers, partners, and industry representatives were introduced to the new portfol
Feb 172 min read
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