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Fast Company ranks Orca AI as one of world’s “most innovative companies”
Orca AI is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, joining the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Adidas, Walmart, and more. The company has earned the standing of No. 1 in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) category. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720
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Saudi Arabia’s MACNA gives IT outsourcing contract to SmartSea
SmartSea has secured a strategic IT outsourcing (ITO) contract with the Maritime Company for Navigation (MACNA), Saudi Arabia’s leading marine mobility operator, assuming full responsibility for its IT infrastructure across both shore and vessel operations. This builds on SmartSea’s delivery of MACNA’s recent digital transformation programme, including migration from Google Mail to Microsoft Office 365 and the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance. With these core
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MOL Chemical Tankers deploys KVH Link crew entertainment service
KVH Industries has today announced that, together with MOL Chemical Tankers (“MOLCT”), they are deploying KVH Link across their in-house managed fleet. MOLCT has contracted MOVIElink, TVlink, MUSIClink, and YOURlink to create a compelling crew content package onboard for their crew. With a wide selection of movies, including Hollywood blockbusters, Bollywood hits, major Pinoy releases in addition to top TV series and documentaries delivered each month, crew will have access t
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DNV launches AI tool to help navigate its rules
DNV has launched RuleAgent, an AI-powered tool that helps maritime professionals access DNV’s rules and standards faster and with greater clarity. Designed to reduce the time customers spend navigating regulatory material, it enables users to ask natural‑language questions and receive targeted results. Fully connected to DNV’s rules and standards database, RuleAgent provides complete traceability to DNV’s official sources. Maritime regulations are extensive and continuously e
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Alfa Laval develops remote support for troubleshooting / optimising marine equipment remotely
Meeting the demand for real-time technical expertise As the maritime sector accelerates the adoption of alternative fuels and advanced energy-saving technologies, onboard systems are becoming more complex, and the need for immediate expert guidance is increasing. Evolving regulations and a stronger focus on compliance make quick support essential for crews to navigate operational and regulatory challenges. Reliable connectivity in machinery spaces, combined with established r
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HarborLab and Danaos partner to provide port cost management tools
HarborLab, a leader in maritime technology, is partnering with Danaos Management Consultants to deliver fully automated port cost management for the first time, enhancing operational efficiency for clients. The collaboration enables HarborLab’s platform to integrate directly with Danaos’ Port Expenses Module, Voyage Estimation, and Protocol. Unlike traditional XML file-based integrations that require manual intervention and lack true automation, this new integration sets an i
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Hapag Lloyd optimises container ships for lower engine load with Accelleron and Hyundai
Accelleron and HD HMS (HD Hyundai Marine Solution) have conducted Engine Part Load Optimization (EPLO) projects on two vessels owned by leading container line Hapag-Lloyd. The 14,000TEU Basle Express and Essen Express had main engine tunings and turbocharger components modified for lower engine loads, with sea trials and subsequent operations showing fuel savings of more than 10g/kWh - equivalent to 5% of overall consumption in specific load ranges. Accelleron and HMS’s EPLO
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Space Norway laboratory satellite to test VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) capability
Rocket science for everyone? Almost. Space Norway is opening access to in-orbit testing with its new satellite, Mimir 1, launching on Sunday 29 March from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. More than a satellite, Mimir-1 is a laboratory in space, designed to test new concepts in Earth observation, communications, and navigation and accelerate innovation through flexible, cost-effective access to orbit. Mimir 1 is Space Norway’s first in-house developed satellite, des
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AI bunker market agent from Tideform
Tideform, a marine fuel intelligence company, relaunches its platform following leadership change. With the launch of the AI agent Atlas, the company aims to help shipping and marine fuel professionals interpret volatile bunker markets in real time. The AI-powered agent, Atlas, enables users to query market conditions, access price insights and interpret trends instantly through a messaging interface. By combining advanced algorithms with decades of maritime expertise from tr
Mar 182 min read
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