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Ofiniti acquires Teqplay, Marine Intelligence Platform
Ofiniti, the leading digital platform for maritime fuel operations, has acquired Teqplay, a maritime intelligence company whose digital twins of vessel and cargo movements are used by global shipping companies and agents as well as leading ports and terminals. The acquisition extends Ofiniti's role from execution and documentation into real-time operational intelligence, providing a unified operational picture. Ofiniti handles scheduling, operational coordination and digital
7 minutes ago3 min read
Vortexa AI freight rate forecasts – see 90 days ahead
Vortexa today announced the launch of Anywhere Freight Pricing Forecasts, a fundamentals-driven, AI-powered forecast that gives freight trading desks and commercial shipping teams a forward view of rates up to 90 days ahead, built from a decade of proprietary physical market data rather than FFA curves or market sentiment. The launch coincides with Posidonia 2026, where Vortexa is meeting with freight trading and shipping professionals across the week. As global energy and fr
18 minutes ago2 min read
Carnival renews Maranics contract for shipboard workflow digitalisation
Maranics, a prominent provider of workflow digitalization solutions for the maritime industry, today announced that Carnival Cruise Line has renewed its contract for a third consecutive year. The continued agreement reflects not only Carnival's sustained confidence in the Maranics platform, but also a deepening collaboration that has expanded significantly in scope since its initial deployment. What began as a targeted digitalization initiative has grown into a broad operatio
21 minutes ago2 min read
Hyundai Heavy Industries engineering collaboration with Bar Technologies WindWings
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and BAR Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on technical collaboration and commercial opportunities for the integration of WindWings®. As one of the world's leading shipbuilders, with its Ulsan yard recognised as the largest shipbuilding facility globally, HHI brings significant scale to the deployment of the technology. This agreement establishes a joint engineering approa
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Bahamas launches blockchain backed digital seafarer record book
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has announced the launch of its blockchain-secured Digital Seafarer Record Book (DSRB), marking a significant step in the continued digitalisation of maritime administration. The new platform replaces traditional paper-based documentation with a secure, fully digital and internationally interoperable system for recording and verifying sea service. The Digital Seafarer Record Book introduces a modernised electronic method for creating, auth
34 minutes ago2 min read
LEDGID seafarer personal data management system partnership with VIKAND
VIKAND has partnered with LEDGID to help build a more connected digital ecosystem for seafarers, improving access to services, wellbeing support and future healthcare integration at sea. The collaboration brings together LEDGID’s vision for a secure, seafarer-centric digital trust infrastructure with VIKAND’s expertise in maritime healthcare and wellbeing. As part of the partnership, VIKAND will become an integral medical partner across the LEDGID service, making an important
36 minutes ago2 min read
StormGeo performance software brings in sensor data
StormGeo is expanding its Voyage Intelligence platform by integrating sensor data from shipboard energy consumers to deliver real-time insights for enhanced technical performance under a partnership with its parent Alfa Laval. The joint project marks a significant advance in digitalisation of shipboard equipment through automated collection of engine and hull data and integration into a wider digital ecosystem to give a clearer overview and better understanding of vessel perf
39 minutes ago3 min read
Northern Marine joins Achilles network for supplier prequalification
Achilles, supply chain risk management experts, today announces that Northern Marine Group has joined the Achilles network to enhance its supplier prequalification, governance, and compliance capabilities. Northern Marine Group, part of the Stena Group, delivers world-class ship management and marine services to maritime and offshore industries. The partnership marks a significant step in Northern Marine’s ongoing commitment to meeting the highest ESG standards, strengthening
42 minutes ago2 min read
LEDGID partnership with Navarino to manage seafarer digital identity data
Navarino has announced a new partnership with LEDGID, a company building a neutral trust infrastructure for the maritime industry, designed to make verified professional identity, credentials and compliance records portable, auditable and reusable across the seafarer lifecycle. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to reduce fragmentation across the maritime ecosystem by enabling verified information and compliance evidence to be exchanged through secure and controlled p
44 minutes ago2 min read
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