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The Port of Singapore Authority has released a “Port Marine Notice” warning seafarers that flying drones can be a criminal offence.
In July 2026, a seafarer on a tanker was found operating a drone for recreational purposes at 76m altitude approx. 1.8km from Changi Airport. The seafarer was fined $3,000 “in default of” 6 days imprisonment. In June 2026, a seafarer on a bunker tanker was found operating a drone at 42m altitude, 3.2km from Changi Airport. The seafarer was fined $5,000 “in default of” 10 days imprisonment. Read the notice here
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Q3 Seafarer Happiness Survey- third consecutive decline, particularly for connectivity and shore leave
Seafarer happiness has fallen for a third consecutive quarter, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI), published by The Mission to Seafarers with Inmarsat and Idwal. The Q3 2026 score of 6.81/10 is down from 6.87 in Q2 and 7.26 at the end of 2025. Six of the ten measures fell. Those linked to life aboard improved, while those that depend on the ship–shore interface – connectivity, shore leave, wages and welfare ashore - all deteriorated. Interaction with fell
13 minutes ago3 min read
Orca AI launches “BerthView” berthing assistance solution, working with SHI’s “SVISION”
Orca AI announced the commercial launch of BerthView, a berthing assistance solution combining Orca AI’s SeaPod digital watchkeeper with SVISION, Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) berthing assistance system, creating a continuous layer of AI-powered situational awareness from open water through to the final stages of berthing. The launch marks a major milestone in the strategic partnership announced by Orca AI and SHI in April 2026, moving the collaboration from technology inte
16 minutes ago2 min read
HarborLab launches AI assistant for disbursement accounting
HarborLab, the AI-powered platform for port cost management, has launched DEX, an AI assistant that checks every port expense on a DA, so analysts can focus on what needs a decision. DA analysts are skilled professionals who know the tariffs, the ports, and the agents they work with. Yet every line of every DA gets the same attention, whether it needs it or not. Pilotage that matches the tariff takes as long to confirm as a line that needs a closer look, while port call volum
19 minutes ago2 min read
Blue Autonomy Academy – 39 online courses in vessel performance, and related data and regulations
Blue Autonomy opens an online academy for ship performance professionals 39 self-paced courses on vessel performance, maritime data and the regulations that price them, with graded exams and certificates anyone can verify Athens, 20 October 2026. Blue Autonomy today opened the Blue Autonomy Academy (academy.blueautonomy.gr), an online school of 39 self-paced courses on vessel performance, maritime data and the regulations that price them. The courses are written for technical
21 minutes ago2 min read
Wallenius Wilhelmsen installs Speedcast / Soya IT digital connectivity on 41 ro-ros
Speedcast, a global communications and IT services provider and Tier 1 Starlink Enterprise Account leader, and Soya IT Marine Solutions have completed the deployment of upgraded digital connectivity solutions on 41 roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels for global shipping and logistics company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen. As part of a connectivity transformation program delivered by Soya IT Marine Solutions for the customer, Speedcast is delivering a global WAN, Starlink and Eutelsat One
26 minutes ago2 min read
Fred Olsen cruise ship Bolette receives upgrade to propulsion control system from QTAGG
Qtagg completed a major propulsion control upgrade on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette, replacing the DEGO III engine governor with the latest DEGO IV platform. The upgrade gives the vessel more precise propulsion control and significantly greater visibility into system performance, while adding advanced diagnostics and remote support capabilities. Digital propulsion control for efficiency and precision DEGO IV builds on the proven DEGO platform with a connected dig
28 minutes ago2 min read
Bulk carrier Mineral Europa receives 1,000 tonnes green ammonia fuel from ammonia carrier Shenghang Yongle
A liquefied gas carrier originally designed by FKAB Marine Design has completed what Jiangsu Andefu Energy Development describes as the world’s first commercial ship-to-ship bunkering operation using green ammonia. On 13 October 2026, Shenghang Yongle supplied 1,000 tonnes of green ammonia to Mineral Europa, an ammonia-powered vessel owned by Belgian maritime group CMB.TECH, at the Zhoushan anchorage in Zhejiang Province, China. The operation demonstrates that green ammonia
32 minutes ago2 min read
GCMD’s fund for energy efficiency technologies finances WAPS on Eastern Pacific vessels
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), AIM Horizon Investments, and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) today announced the financing for two wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) projects through the Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies (FEET), marking the fund’s first deployment. FEET is the world’s first fund to link verified fuel and regulatory savings from EETs installed on vessels to a pay-as-you-save mechanism. It offers up to 100% upfront financing thr
7 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.
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