Stolt Tankers, which owns a fleet of more than 100 chemical parcel tankers, will use Tilla's software platform to manage the travel required for its crew changes. Stolt Tankers is a leading operator of deep-sea and regional chemical tankers. The company sails global routes and sources seafarers from many countries, which creates a high degree of complexity for crew changes between ships and ports. To reduce this complexity and optimize crew change processes, Stolt Tankers was

The Mission to Seafarers, the global maritime welfare charity and publisher of the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI), has today announced the launch of the Shorebased Happiness Index (ShoreHI), a new measure of wellbeing and job satisfaction for shore-based maritime professionals created with the aim of highlighting wellbeing gaps and support welfare policies. The ShoreHI is based on the methodology of the internationally recognised Seafarers Happiness Index and will consist of

ABS and Fleet Robotics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on autonomous robotic systems for continuous hull cleaning and inspection. Announced at Singapore Maritime Week, the collaboration reflects growing industry demand for technology-forward approaches to vessel maintenance. “It is an honor to work alongside Fleet Robotics to advance autonomous robotic systems for the industry. This collaboration is about more than innovation, we are working to estab

Kongsberg Maritime ASA, a global leader in maritime technology, today begins trading on Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KMAR. The company has been spun off from Kongsberg Gruppen ASA. “This is a defining moment for Kongsberg Maritime,” said Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, CEO of Kongsberg Maritime ASA. “We will write a new book in a company built on more than 200 years of innovation. On behalf of all my colleagues I can clearly say that we are ready to write the f

Seaber, the Finnish maritime scheduling software company, and Sedna, the Operating System for Shipping, today announced an expanded partnership, introducing an integration between Seaber's AI-powered optimization engine and Sedna VMS (formerly Dataloy VMS). The integration addresses one of the longstanding gaps in maritime operations: the handoff between commercial chartering decisions and fleet-wide scheduling. Across COA, TC, and spot programmes alike, schedule quality depe

BASS Software is pleased to announce a new customer signing with ECOS LNG (‘ECOS’), the Italian shipping company managing Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRU). The agreement is a strong endorsement of BASSnet Neo, a native SaaS solution for the operational, cybersecurity, and compliance challenges of any vessel types. The contract was awarded following a comprehensive evaluation process to replace ECOS’s legacy maintenance software (CMMS). ECOS will deploy BASSnet Neo

Chris-Marine AB announces the introduction of Engine Insights, a new digital solution designed to convert cylinder condition measurements into automatic, instant, standardized reports for faster and more informed maintenance decisions. Engine Insights enables service technicians to upload measurement data directly from onboard tools such as LDM (Liner Diameter Measurement), LCC, CTM and Replica Test and generate structured reports within minutes. While manual reporting today

Maritime intelligence specialist SINAY has acquired UK-based vessel tracking platform MariTrace, strengthening the French company's position as an integrated provider of security, operational and environmental intelligence. The move builds on earlier acquisitions of marine weather analytics provider OpenOcean in 2022 and container tracking service Safecube in 2024, and represents another step towards combining vessel, cargo and environmental data into a single source of opera

Light Structures AS, the global leader in structural monitoring technology for maritime and offshore industries, has introduced a virtual Structural Health Monitoring solution developed to support compliance with ABS SMART(SHM) Tier 1 notation. ARGUS-VM offers a practical and cost-effective route to reduce lifecycle costs across vessels and fleets, while also enhancing condition-based maintenance systems and broader vessel performance initiatives. As smarter, more connected v

SYNAPSIS delivers a future-proof navigation and bridge solution and a common operational philosophy across the fleet. The German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) has awarded Anschütz a contract for the refit of the multi-purpose vessel Arkona, bringing the ship’s navigation and bridge systems up to the latest technological standard. As part of the modernisation programme, Anschütz will supply a complete SYNAPSIS Integrated Bridge System (IBS) which consolid

Lloyd’s Register has tested Orca AI's AI-powered navigation system during a live vessel trial. The assessment focused on how AI-based computer vision can support human decision-making in real operating conditions, particularly in complex navigation scenarios such as congested waters and reduced visibility. The trial was conducted on a feeder containership during a five-day voyage through some of the Mediterranean’s busiest shipping lanes, from the port of Gioia Tauro in Italy

DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have signed a new Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) to jointly support the development of remote and autonomous maritime capabilities in Singapore. The RCA builds on a Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)-funded Joint Industry Project (JIP) focused on shore‑based Remote Operations Centres (ROC) for bunker vessels and strengthens Singapore’s ongoing efforts to boost next‑generation maritime operations. Under th

Accelleron today announced the commercial launch of the ACCX300-L, its next-generation low-speed turbocharger for two-stroke marine engines, designed to help shipowners adapt to evolving operating profiles, fuels, and emissions requirements. Combining a new service‑friendly cartridge concept, a simplified platform architecture, and integrated digital capability, the ACCX300‑L decouples turbocharger maintenance from drydock schedules while delivering long‑term efficiency, flex

StormGeo is enhancing its Bunker Management platform by integrating real-time bunker pricing data from Tideform, enabling shipping companies to strengthen cost control and strategic decision-making. The new strategic partnership between StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence and decision support solutions, and Tideform, a leading provider of data-driven bunker pricing intelligence, reflects a shared ambition to bring greater efficiency, transparency, and digitaliza

Shipdex, the maritime industry’s leading open digital standard for technical documentation, proudly announces a major enhancement to its well-known Shipdex Viewer — a breakthrough that marks yet another milestone in its two-decade journey of innovation, collaboration, and transformation. For over 20 years, Shipdex has served shipbuilders, suppliers, software developers, and shipowners worldwide by offering a common language for structured technical data production, exchange a

Cydome is advising shipmanagers with assets transiting high-risk waters that disabling a vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) is creating a false sense of security, as the vessel’s location and position can remain electronically visible. In a Cydome research paper published this week, the company says turning off AIS can actually increase the risk of attack. The advisory follows a surge in reported AIS blackouts across the Persian Gulf, including the Strait of H

Technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed to support future‑ready maritime training. The new platform responds to the maritime industry’s rapid shift to digital navigation, increasing digitalisation of bridge systems, and growing demands on training institutions to prepare crews for modern, complex vessel operations. NTPRO 7 is the most advanced version of Wärtsilä’s long‑established navigational s

Procureship , the maritime industry’s leading e-procurement platform provider, has recently welcomed more than a dozen major shipowners from across Asia and the Middle East to its platform as part of its global expansion into leading shipping hubs beyond Europe. Since launching its operations in Singapore at the end of 2023, Procureship has continued to expand its presence in vital maritime regions as it looks to provide its award-winning e-procurement platform to shipping

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU establishes a framework for both organizations to collaborate across three key areas: fleet performance and health monitoring; maintenance optimization; and safety and emergency systems. The collaboration brings together Alfred Maritime’s expertise in fleet performance management with ABS’ classificati

Leading health and wellbeing provider OneCare Group is working closely with shipping companies to support seafarers impacted by the escalating war situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where maritime transit has been severely disrupted amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The continued disruption, driven by heightened regional tensions and security threats, has created a prolonged period of uncertainty for crews operating in one of the world’s most strategically critical maritime