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Alfa Laval to acquire NAVTOR for $700m
Alfa Laval has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NAVTOR AS for 700MUSD (6.85 BSEK) in an all-cash transaction. NAVTOR is a leading software platform supporting e-navigation, vessel-performance solutions and onboard integrated workflows. The acquisition will strengthen Alfa Laval’s maritime software position, by creating a comprehensive product portfolio for digital fleet solutions. The transaction is expected to close during quarter 1, 2027, after customary regul
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IMAREST members say fuel infrastructure / availability, incentives, and responsibility distribution are biggest barriers to decarbonisation
The Institute's Ship Energy and Environment Special Interest Group (SEESIG) gathered views from professionals across ship management, classification societies, engineering, science, academia and maritime services. They found little opposition to the IMO's ambition of achieving Net-Zero emissions from international shipping. Instead, respondents overwhelmingly identified issues including infrastructure readiness, commercial incentives, fuel availability and the distribution of
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Star Information Systems acquires DNV CFARER’s “ShipManager” software used by 80 companies
Star Information Systems (Star) today announced the completion of its acquisition of ShipManager from CFARER. With the transaction now closed, Star becomes the future home of one of the maritime industry's most trusted fleet management solutions. ShipManager is used by more than 80 shipping companies and supports operations on over 1,700 vessels worldwide. This transaction is a strategic step towards accelerating ShipManager’s transition from Classic to Cloud and gives custom
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Weathernews provides “offline mode” for AI navigation / optimisation service for masters
Weathernews Inc., a global weather intelligence company, has launched Offline mode for SeaNavigator for Master, its AI-powered navigation and optimization support service for ship masters, in response to onboard trial feedback that identified unreliable connectivity hindering the use of live weather data at sea. Onboard connectivity has improved significantly in recent years, but it is not yet consistent across all regions. In trial feedback gathered between February and Apri
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Shipbroker pays $24k after delays forwarding key documents leads to demurrage claim
A shipbroker contributed US$24,000 towards a settlement of a demurrage dispute after delays in forwarding key documents complicated a claim between shipowners and charterers, according to a case highlighted by International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) in its most recent Claims Review. The dispute concerned a demurrage claim, valued at approximately US$48,000, which the owners were pursuing against charterers for delays at discharge. The shipbroker became involved aft
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GTT Marine opens office in Tokyo
GTT Marine, a business unit of the GTT Group and a leading provider of advanced technologies and digital solutionsfor vessel performance, today announced the opening of its office in Tokyo. This new facility aims to strengthen ties with customers across the region, enabling Japanese ship-owners and operators to benefit from dedicated expert support, performance intelligence and reliable vessel data. As one of the world's foremost shipbuilding and ship-owning nations, Japan is
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Top Glory Marine develops online tool for entering waste disposal requests
Top Glory Marine (TGM) has launched a web-based Vessel Portal designed to save time for ship managers and vessel crews by simplifying the way waste disposal information is reported and processed. The portal provides a direct online route for submitting disposal requests and weekly stock reports. By bringing vessel waste information into one online system, the Vessel Portal reduces email traffic and the need for follow-up questions, while giving TGM the information required to
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Marlink gets BV cyber type approval for onboard digital platform XChange NextGen
Marlink has secured Bureau Veritas (BV) type approval for the XChange NextGen edge platform, reinforcing Marlink’s commitment to cybersecurity and giving shipowners independent assurance that their onboard digital infrastructure is designed with long-term cyber resilience built-in. For shipowners, onboard technology is a long-term investment that can remain in service for years. As software evolves and new services are introduced, cybersecurity must remain a priority througho
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New logo and tagline for Kongsberg Maritime “Beyond begins here”
Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled its new logo and tagline, ‘Beyond begins here’. This is the company’s first independent visual identity following its demerger from Kongsberg Gruppen and listing on Euronext Oslo Børs in April 2026. “As an independent company, we are setting our own course, and our ambition is to define what comes next in maritime technology. We invest heavily in people and technology, and investing in our brand is part of the same long-term commitment. We comp
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