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29% vessels account for 70% of reported accidents – Shipin analysis
New research from ShipIn Systems PBC and NorthStandard shows that vessel-based risk is not only concentrated among a smaller proportion of vessels, but can also be identified through measurable operational patterns, giving ship and shore teams the opportunity to intervene earlier, focus support where it is most needed and prevent emerging issues from becoming incidents. Maritime risk is not evenly distributed across fleets. New research from ShipIn Systems, PBC and NorthStand
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Integration between BetterSea’s FuelEU compliance tools and GTT’s Vesper Insights platform
BetterSea, provider of a leading FuelEU compliance platform and marketplace, and GTT Marine, a business unit of the GTT Group, today announced a white-label integration partnership to accelerate FuelEU Maritime compliance for shipping companies. Under the partnership, GTT Marine will integrate BetterSea’s platform into its own Vesper Insights platform offering, enabling GTT Marine customers and platform users to seamlessly execute FuelEU trading and pooling end-to-end, direct
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SSI appoints Andrew King to bring its digital design tools to UK shipyards
SSI, a global leader delivering software, services, and expertise for shipbuilding and sustainment, has appointed Andrew King to lead its deployment of digital design and production tools to UK-based shipyards. A hugely experienced Naval Architect with more than 40 years’ of work in the ship design, ship building, conversion, repair and refit sectors, Andy’s previous roles include naval architecture positions and senior commercial and c-suite technical advisory roles for orga
11 hours ago2 min read
LR approval for HD Korea’s autonomous auxiliary machinery system
Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for VesselWise's ‘Autonomous Auxiliary Machinery Optimisation Function’, recognising the concept's compliance with the SAFE, PERFORM and Security requirements of LR's ShipRight Digital Ships framework. The AiP was presented during Gastech 2026 in Bangkok. Developed as a core application within HD KSOE’s Integrated Smartship Solution (ISS) platform, the auton
Sep 152 min read
KR / HD Hyundai software to assess hull structural safety
KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Samho have jointly developed a program that enables rapid assessment of hull structural safety during partial launching in the shipbuilding process. The two companies carried out the eight-month joint development project, titled “Automated Structural Analysis Program for Partial Launching Conditions Based on Direct Strength Analysis (DSA),” from February 2026. KR presented HD Hyundai Samho with a project completion certificate on September
Sep 152 min read
HD Korea / DNV to develop “software defined vessel” technologies
DNV and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore strategic collaboration on Software Defined Vessel (SDV) technologies and associated verification and assurance frameworks. The collaboration will combine HD KSOE’s work in SDV technologies and digital ship systems with DNV’s expertise in the independent assurance, verification, and certification of maritime technologies. The agreement was signed during Ga
Sep 152 min read
AST offers two month free unlimited trial of OneWeb
New 'Try Before You Buy' promotion gives maritime customers the opportunity to experience high-speed, low-latency LEO connectivity on their own vessels before committing to the service. The promotion provides qualifying vessels with two months free unlimited OneWeb connectivity, with an Intellian OW10 antenna supplied on a sale-or-return basis. There are no upfront costs for the antenna and no expectations of a commitment after the free trial. The proposition is deliberately
Sep 152 min read
Vikand launches pharmaceutical delivery / supply chain service for ships
VIKAND, a global leader in maritime healthcare, today announces the launch of VIPHARMA, a new subsidiary providing global medical and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions for the maritime industry. The new subsidiary helps maritime operators navigate the complex process of sourcing, managing and delivering the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, equipment and consumables needed to support healthcare at sea. Building on VIKAND's 15 years of maritime healthcare experience, it gi
Sep 152 min read
ABS to develop standards for “smart ships” with three Korean organisations
ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three Korean maritime organizations to advance the development of international standards for the next generation of smart ships and shipyards. The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI), the Korean Offshore & Shipbuilding Association (KOSHIPA) and the Research Institute of Medium & Small Shipbuilding (RIMS) have joined ABS in a five-year framework to develop global benchmarks for vessels and shipyards that t
Sep 152 min read
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