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Improving how we decarbonise
Representatives of ferry operator Fjord1, dry bulk manager Grieg Star, chemical / ro-ro operator Seatrans and service companies Danelec and Manta Marine shared perspectives on improving decarbonisation and data As a ferry provider always going between the same points, Fjord1 operates in a very “fixed environment”. It is possible to compare emissions data from different trips, said Jan Hovden Eide, Energy and Environmental Manager, Fjord1. He was speaking at a panel discuss
7 hours ago6 min read
Circle Digital Ventures launches seafarer digital wallet service CDV Wealth
Circle Digital Ventures (CircleDV), a Singapore-based technology company focused on improving the lives of seafarers, has launched CDV Wealth, a new financial platform that finally makes money management at sea easy. For too long, seafarers have relied on cash payments, delayed remittances with opaque money transfer costs, and complex offshore accounts. CDV Wealth changes that by giving them one digital wallet for life that moves with them from ship to ship and company to com
8 hours ago2 min read
Elcome maritime satcom reseller agreement with Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper)
ELCOME, a global provider of maritime technology and satellite communication solutions, announced today that it has signed an authorised reseller agreement with Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) to offer satellite-based connectivity to the commercial maritime sector. Under this agreement, ELCOME will offer Amazon Leo to fleets operating across all major oceans, supporting merchant shipping, offshore service vessels commercial fishing, and yachting. Building on ELCOME’s exi
9 hours ago2 min read
Columbia appoints Christina Orfanidou from Deloitte as head of AI
Columbia Group has announced the appointment of Christina Orfanidou as its Head of AI, reflecting the company’s strategic commitment to responsible, people-centric artificial intelligence that enhances productivity and sustainability across the maritime industry. In her role, Ms Orfanidou will lead Columbia Group’s AI strategy and implementation, focusing on practical, business-owned solutions that deliver measurable value. Her mandate includes driving productivity gains, mod
9 hours ago2 min read
ADNOC 5 year contract with Opsealog for OSV fuel efficiency / performance management program
Opsealog, a provider of data integration and performance management services for the marine offshore industry, has announced the renewal of its long-term contract with ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), a UAE-based global leader in integrated maritime logistics for the energy sector. The new agreement builds on a successful partnership that started in 2020 and now covers more than 100 offshore support vessels (OSVs). Since implementation, the initiative has delivered imp
9 hours ago2 min read
Kongsberg Maritime continues transition to being independent listed company
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) will demerge Kongsberg Maritime as a separate publicly listed company. The decision was approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting in KONGSBERG on 22 January 2026, and Kongsberg Maritime is planned to be listed on Euronext Oslo Børs in April 2026. As part of the preparations for the demerger and stock exchange listing of Kongsberg Maritime, the incoming CEO, Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, presented the company to investors and analysts in Oslo toda
9 hours ago2 min read
BV approval for Greenroom Robotics maritime autonomy software
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Greenroom Robotics for its maritime autonomy software, GAMA. This is the first time a maritime autonomy software, enabling self-navigation has been granted AiP by Bureau Veritas, marking a key advancement for maritime robotics and autonomous operations. Greenroom’s GAMA software employs AI to create a fully autonomous navigation system. By doing so, it integrates data from multiple onboard se
9 hours ago2 min read
Haskoning acquires port simulation company Portwise
International consulting engineering company Haskoning today announces the acquisition of Portwise, a world-leading consultancy active in planning and simulation of ports and terminals. Portwise is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates globally. Portwise adds extensive consultancy knowledge and state-of-the-art simulation capabilities that support clients in optimising their terminal operations through automation and electrification, which require profound and in-dept
4 days ago1 min read
Skarv Shipping uses Oceanly fleet performance / vessel reporting software
Skarv Shipping AS has selected Oceanly Performance Plus as its fleet performance and vessel reporting platform, deploying the system with full automatic data integration to support data-driven fleet operations and long-term digital scalability. Oceanly Performance Plus will enable Skarv Shipping AS to integrate sensor data directly into vessel reporting, creating a single, consistent data layer across the fleet. Through API-based data sharing, operational data can be distribu
Feb 31 min read
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