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MariApps (Schulte) acquires EffiaSoft of Hyderabad
MariApps Marine Solutions, a global leader in maritime digital solutions and a member of the Schulte Group, is pleased to announce it has acquired 100% ownership of Hyderabad-based software company, EffiaSoft Private Limited. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in MariApps’ commitment to expanding its digital ecosystem and enhancing its technological capabilities. By integrating EffiaSoft’s portfolio of enterprise software solutions, MariApps reinforces i
2 days ago1 min read
Ronald Spithout (former president Inmarsat Maritime) appointed chairman of Navarino
Ronald Spithout has been appointed as Chairman of the Board for Navarino. Having served as President of Inmarsat Maritime and before that as President of Inmarsat Enterprise, positions he held for a combined 10 years, his commercial acumen was put to good use as he oversaw the rollout of Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress service to the maritime sector. In addition, he has held positions on the Boards of several maritime technology companies, as well as senior roles at Xantic and Strato
2 days ago1 min read
Wah Kwong receives LR2 tanker with BV “SMART” notation for machinery health monitoring
Wah Kwong Maritime Transport (“Wah Kwong”) and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (“BV”) celebrated the delivery of the LR2 tanker Frontier Venture yesterday, the first vessel in Wah Kwong’s new series of SMART-enabled ships, representing a significant milestone in Wah Kwong’s fleet development. Built by Hengli Shipyard in Dalian, the vessel is the first in the series to demonstrate Group 3 “augmented ship” capabilities, integrating advanced on-board digital systems with shore
2 days ago3 min read
Borussia Dortmund football club and FrontM provide football entertainment to crew
For years, the maritime industry has spoken about crew welfare as a priority. Yet for many of the world’s 1.9 million seafarers working on commercial ships, long rotations, isolation and limited onboard recreation continue to place pressure on morale and mental wellbeing. FrontM is changing that. In a breakthrough initiative for crew wellbeing and life at sea, FrontM has partnered with Borussia Dortmund (BVB) to bring football-led entertainment and shared onboard experiences
2 days ago2 min read
Indian Register of Shipping and Indian Coast Guard discuss emerging maritime technologies
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) hosted a technical seminar bringing together senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard and representatives from leading shipyards to deliberate on emerging technologies and strategic developments shaping the maritime sector. The Chief Guest for the seminar was Inspector General Sudhir Sahni, TM, DDG (Material & Maintenance), Indian Coast Guard. The event provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on important themes, including digitalisa
2 days ago2 min read
Mobile Satellite Users Association gives Inmarsat NexusWave award for maritime mobility innovation
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has won the Maritime Mobility Innovation award for its fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, at the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards. The award was presented in a ceremony on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, United States. Purpose built for the evolving requirements of the maritime industry, NexusWave is redefining how ve
2 days ago2 min read
Virgin Voyages uses multi-vessel document management system from Elomatic
Elomatic, an international consulting and engineering company, has announced the deployment of a new document management module within Aura APM, Elomatic’s asset performance management platform for technical ship management, in collaboration with Virgin Voyages. Supported by Elomatic’s subsidiary, Ablemans LCS, the launch will roll out across the Virgin Voyages fleet, starting with the brand’s headquarters and aboard Valiant Lady, with full fleet completion targeted by end of
2 days ago2 min read
DNV paper on assurance of AI enabled systems, with risk management principles
New research from assurance and risk management company DNV has identified the foundations to achieving trustworthy artificial intelligence in the context of safety critical industrial processes. According to the paper, Assurance of AI-Enabled Systems, established risk management principles can be adapted to meet the complexity and uncertainty of AI enabled systems. While AI introduces new risks, proven assurance methods from safety critical industries already provide a robu
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SeaARCTOS real time SO2 emissions reporting system gets type approval from LR
SeaARCTOS, a provider of real-time emissions monitoring solutions for the global shipping industry, has announced that its ARCTOS-1™ system has received Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) emissions reporting. Supported by a worldwide patent and MARPOL-approved technology, the system reads SO₂, CO₂, and geolocation data in real time and transmits independently to a secure cloud platform. The Type Approval confirms the accuracy, reliability, and
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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.
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