top of page
.jpg)
Orca AI provides AI based situation awareness all around the vessel (360 degrees)
Maritime AI company Orca AI has launched the next generation of its AI-based operational platform, delivering a seamless 360° field of view (FOV) around a vessel as a foundation for advanced collision avoidance and autonomous navigation. DIGITAL WATCHKEEPING SUPERCHARGED The 360° FOV configuration is enabled by three SeaPod lookout units, each equipped with high-sensitivity RGB and thermal cameras. Working in unison, they deliver continuous full-perimeter coverage and unifie
3 days ago2 min read
WinGD ammonia two stroke engine for Exmar completes type approval testing
Swiss marine power company WinGD has achieved a major milestone on the path to zero-carbon shipping with the completion of both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of their ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. Both test programmes were completed in January 2026, with testing of the X52DF-A-1.0 engine carried out at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Engine & Machinery (HHI-EMD) facility in South Korea, witnessed by classification society Lloyd’
3 days ago3 min read
German Tanker Shipping’s newbuildings install Anschütz Integrated Navigation System
Anschütz has successfully delivered and commissioned its state-of-the-art SYNAPSIS Integrated Navigation System (INS) on the first newbuild tanker constructed for German Tanker Shipping GmbH & Co.KG at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd (XSI). TMS Seadevil, handed over in January, is the lead vessel in a programme of six modern 41,000 dwt oil and chemical tankers for global deployment and demanding commercial operations. German Tanker Shipping places high importance on nav
4 days ago2 min read
Time to align calculation methods for wind propulsion system performance – Anemoi + LR
Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (Anemoi) and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have published a new paper encouraging closer alignment between existing methodologies used to verify the performance of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). The research highlights how complementary frameworks can be brought together to strengthen consistency, transparency and industry confidence. The paper builds on LR’s earlier verification of Anemoi’s new in-service performance and forecasting model cal
4 days ago2 min read
Marlink offers Starlink / OneWeb “multi-LEO” service
Marlink, a global leader in secure managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has introduced Sealink Multi-LEO, a new hybrid connectivity service that delivers a single, fully managed data allowance across the Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit satellite networks, with future LEO networks to be added when they become available. Sealink Multi-LEO gives shipowners and operators access to secure, high-throughput, and low-latency LEO connectivity through
6 days ago2 min read
StormGeo launches expert led fleet performance service
StormGeo is strengthening its Voyage Intelligence offering with the launch of a new Premium Fleet Performance Center Service that will help shipowners and managers turn vessel data into actionable insights to achieve measurable operational and compliance improvements. The Premium Service was announced today at the IME(I) Annual Event in India by StormGeo, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the Indian shipping community and wider global maritime industry. Navig
6 days ago2 min read
Wi-fi “open roaming” onboard AIDA Cruises vessels
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable services experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has today announced the deployment of WBA OpenRoaming onboard AIDA Cruises whole fleet by Cisco Services, delivering seamless Wi-Fi for staff and passengers as they move around ships, wherever they are in the open sea. Germany’s most recognized tourism brand, AIDA Cruises carries 1.5 million gues
6 days ago3 min read
Multiple digital tools can increase seafarer stress – MHSS
Mental health experts are warning crewing managers to be alert to signs of technostress that could arise from the digital demands a seafarer must grapple with while at sea. As ships become smarter, more connected and quieter, a new challenge of technostress is slowly emerging, warns Mental Health Support Solutions. From fatigue sensors to AI-assisted navigation, the industry is evolving quickly. While these can make operations safer and more efficient, they can also create ad
6 days ago1 min read
LS Marine cable vessel uses Kongsberg control, navigation and DP systems
Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to deliver an extensive and fully integrated equipment package for the next-generation ultra-large cable lay vessel being built for LS Marine Solution at Tersan Shipyard in Türkiye. The vessel will be among the world’s largest cable layers, developed to support the growing global demand for laying subsea high‑voltage direct current (HVDC) cables and optical cables. The vessel will be 148.4 metres long, 31 metres wide, feature cutting-edge
6 days 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.
bottom of page