Pole Star Global, a world leader in maritime intelligence and regulatory compliance solutions, today announced the launch of the Maritime Transparency Index (MTI) — a machine learning-powered risk scoring system that transforms maritime compliance from complexity into clarity. MTI assigns vessels, voyages, and associated parties transparent scores from 0 (Hard Dark) to 5 (Transparent), distilling complex vessel histories, ownership structures, and behavioral anomalies into cr

Navarino today announced that its founders Dimitris and Panos Tsikopoulos have entered into an agreement with ICG’s European Corporate team to support the next stage of the Company’s growth. Navarino, a leading maritime technology company, has established itself over the past 25 years as a trusted partner to vessel owners and managers worldwide, delivering a comprehensive suite of critical technology, connectivity, and cybersecurity services. The company’s consistent growth a

ABB has signed contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP), a joint venture by the Port of Rotterdam and Eneco, an international energy company headquartered in the Netherlands, to engineer and construct shore power systems comprising multiple installations for the Port of Rotterdam. The combined shore power systems are expected to be the largest in the world to date based on total capacity, over 100 megavolt-amperes (MVA). The installations will help to significantly reduce e

V.Group (V.), the leading global marine services provider, announces the acquisition of Njord, the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonisation partner, founded by Maersk Tankers. This acquisition marks a further expansion of V.’s fuel efficiency and decarbonisation ecosystem of technical expertise, experience and innovative technology. The acquisition enhances V.'s ability to deliver value to shipowners and charterers by combining V.’s existing expertise in compliance and

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and C-Torq Marine Services LLC (C-Torq) have earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi to collaborate on the development and Approval in Principle (AIP) of W-VOLT120, a hydrogen-based energy system intended to support clean, safe, and efficient power generation for maritime and industrial applications. W-VOLT120 is an engineered hydrogen energy system design

ScanReach announced that its ConnectPOB personnel-on-board and safety platform has been selected for a series of four newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered by Windward Offshore from Vard Shipyard. The first vessel in the series, Windward Athens, has already launched and is now in operation for North Star Shipping and RWE. With a capacity for 120 persons, Windward Athens is equipped with ScanReach’s maritime-grade wireless mesh network and real-time

NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., a member of the NYK Group located in Singapore, has signed two heads of agreements with JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), each for a time-charter contract covering an ammonia carrier. Under these agreements, both parties will advance plans to transport low-carbon ammonia* produced at JERA’s Blue Point Project** in the U.S. state of Louisiana to JERA’s Hekinan Thermal Power Station in Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This initiative is expected to m

Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced that it is deploying two categories of scalable e-fuels in container shipping. This is a key milestone in the clean energy transition of the maritime shipping industry as it bolsters two fuel pathways to future-proof this critical sector, supports new economic opportunities around the world, and mitigates the sector’s significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Based on commitments to date, this ground-breaking effort w

Eyesea and EVI Safety Technologies today announced the rollout of a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system designed to detect and report containers lost overboard using standard onboard cameras. Following development and testing in simulation environments, the technology is now ready for trials aboard operational vessels. The system uses state-of-the-art computer vision and machine learning, using onboard deck and bridge cameras to automatically identify and count cont

Hefring Marine, the Icelandic leader in intelligent maritime analytics, and SEA.AI, the pioneer in AI-powered maritime vision systems, today announced a new partnership that will integrate cutting-edge collision avoidance technology with advanced vessel operations intelligence. This partnership brings together two of Europe's most innovative marine technology companies to deliver comprehensive safety and operational solutions for the global maritime industry. The collaboratio

MarinePALS has issued a warning that many cold weather procedures in the shipping industry still fail to reflect the realities crews face on deck. The organisation has released a six-part training series to help address the fragmented and inconsistent guidance available to seafarers operating in freezing conditions. Captain Pradeep Chawla, CEO of MarinePALS, said: “The industry must urgently confront the mismatch between paperwork and practice. Many cold weather procedures st

AYK Energy, the world’s fastest growing marine battery manufacturer, is further expanding electric propulsion systems in the chemical tanker market after signing a second deal with Spanish ship owner Mureloil. While installing battery systems in the ferry and workboat sector is well established, AYK is pioneering the use of diesel electric hybrid systems in the tanker market. As a result the two tankers being built by Mureloil will be among the first in the world to operate

Separate sets of documents indicate that recently sanctioned Greek shipowner Altomare was the target of cyber attacks from Iranian hackers, while its ship, Kallista, was the subject of a complex, nascent form of maritime identity theft by a US-sanctioned, Iran-trading tanker Read more here

Helm Operations announced today that it has reached 400 customers and more than 10,000 vessels and assets running on Helm CONNECT worldwide, marking a major milestone for one of the maritime industry’s most widely adopted maintenance and operations platforms. The achievement reflects Helm’s expanding role as the operational foundation for fleets across towing, offshore support, passenger vessels, barges, dredging, and other specialized service segments. As more operators in m

Climate tech specialist Syroco is pleased to announce new results from its voyage optimisation platform, Syroco Live. The system, which leverages advanced predictive models to improve routing and energy management, demonstrates significant potential in enabling bulk carriers to operate more efficiently. The capabilities of Syroco Live were recently validated on a transoceanic voyage by an Oldendorff Carriers vessel, where the platform dynamically adjusted route and power sett

Dolgo, a new maritime tech start-up spun out of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ocean Enterprise Accelerator, today announced the development of a new AI software platform to transform shipyard skills training.     Tampa, Florida based Dolgo says the software will retain expertise presently being lost as large numbers of workers retire from the sector. Dolgo is presently undertaking trials of the prototype Large Language Model (LLM) with the Univ

Maritime operators are under growing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and keep vessels healthy, without compromising vessel availability. For fleets using AST Reygar’s advanced fuel efficiency and optimisation tool - the most recent feature launch within BareFLEET - the results have been immediate and substantial: up to 15% reductions in fuel consumption,  alongside smoother engine loading and fewer unplanned maintenance events.   This is the outcome of apply

Mintra, a global leader in digital learning and workforce management solutions for the maritime and energy sectors, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of SQLearn, a leading Greek provider of online maritime training solutions. This strategic acquisition marks the next phase in Mintra’s commitment to support the maritime industry’s digital transformation, with a special focus on Greece and beyond. With decades of international experience in learning,

The Nordic countries are taking an important step towards decarbonizing maritime transport with the launch of Phase 2 of the “Nordic Roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon fuels in shipping: Implementation and realization 2025–2027.” Managed by DNV and supported by partners Everllence, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Icelandic New Energy, Sintef Ocean, and VTT, the programme aims to accelerate the transition to emission-free shipping across the

Miros AS, an industry leader in real-time ocean insights for environmental monitoring and offshore operations, and Marine Technologies LLC (MT), a world-renowned manufacturer of vessel control systems and smart ship solutions have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). An important step on the road to forming a strategic partnership, the agreement outlines the two companies’ mutual intent to collaborate on integrating Miros’ advanced sensor technologies into MT’