SGMF has published its latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on LNG, further demonstrating significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to traditional marine fuels. One of the key findings is evidence of up to 29% tank-to-wake GHG emissions reductions when using LNG compared to MGO 0.1% - an improvement of up to 13% compared to the previous LCA conducted in 2022 - highlighting the effectiveness of measures to reduce methane slip. This progress contributes to

“Emerging maritime technologies require qualification processes that extend beyond technical maturity; Human Readiness Levels (HRLs) provide a structured approach that supports safer operations while reducing unnecessary cost and rework.” That is an excerpt from the latest industry-leading research from ABS, Beyond Technology Readiness: Applying Human Readiness Levels in Maritime Systems , which examines existing gaps in maritime human‑system integration and demonstrates how

Marlink, a global leader in secure managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has released its Cyber Intelligence Report for Remote Operations 2026, highlighting how evolving cyber threats are increasing the risk of disruption across maritime, energy, enterprise and critical infrastructure sectors. The report reflects growing exposure to safety, operational, financial and reputational risk as digital dependency increases across remote environments. Based on con

EXMAR marks a landmark milestone with the namings of the world's first ocean-going ammonia dual fuel midsize gas carriers (MGC), the culmination of a joint development program initiated more than three and a half years ago with HD Hyundai. The 46,000 m³ vessels named ANTWERPEN and ARLON — comprising 45,000 m³ cargo tanks and two 500 m³ deck tanks — are purpose-built in close cooperation with the yard. Through a deliberate extension of the vessel's length by 10 metres and a sl

ScanReach today announced that Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has selected its ConnectPOB personnel-on-board (POB) and safety platform for deployment across the company’s existing and newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) and Cable Laying Vessels (CLVs) supporting offshore wind projects in Taiwan. Dong Fang Offshore is a key marine service provider supporting Taiwan’s offshore wind industry. The company’s fleet supports a wide range of offshore activities includi

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in 2026. The Authority said it expects operators to be able to demonstrate how digital systems, cyber resilience and crew training are being addressed as part of day-to-day operations, as reliance on manual processes continues to fall away across the sector. Captain Steven S

BASS Software, a provider of maritime fleet management solutions, has officially achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification following an extensive audit by TÜV NORD CERT GmbH. This certification marks a milestone in BASS’s commitment to world-class cloud security and information governance. ISO/IEC 27001 is the premier international standard for establishing, implementing, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). As cybersecurity risks and re

Navarino announced their collaboration with Ozellar Marine, during the company’s transition to a flexible, hybrid connectivity strategy across its growing fleet. Ozellar Marine, which manages approximately 15 vessels, has deployed a combination of Fleet Xpress, Ku-band, and Starlink services, centrally managed through Navarino’s Infinity platform. The approach enables the company to optimize connectivity performance while maintaining full control over its onboard IT infrastru

The volume and pace of regulatory change from the International Maritime Organization is increasing the complexity of compliance for shipowners and maritime stakeholders, as amendments to major frameworks such as SOLAS and MARPOL continue to evolve. In response, Korean Register (KR) has launched Version 24 of ‘KR-CON’, its comprehensive digital database of international maritime conventions, with enhanced search functionality designed to help users more efficiently navigate a

Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd. (SCILAL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Marine Pte. Ltd. to collaborate on maritime capability development, training and knowledge exchange. The MoU was signed in Mumbai on the occasion of the 63rd National Maritime Day. The MoU builds upon the discussions held during the ‘Global Maritime CEO Forum’ at ‘India Ma

On World Health Day (7 April), maritime healthcare provider VIKAND called for a shift in how the shipping industry measures performance, by treating crew health and wellbeing as a core Key Performance Indicator (KPI). Embedding healthcare into KPI frameworks enables shipowners and operators to proactively monitor, benchmark, and improve crew health. By tracking wellbeing indicators, companies can generate actionable insights that reduce illness, injury, and emergency disemba

EcosNavis Solutions is developing a next generation wind-assisted propulsion system designed to enhance the performance and commercial viability of Flettner-type rotor sails for deep-sea shipping. The company’s Eco Rotor Sail introduces a patented tail-appendage device designed to increase thrust, reduce power demand, and widen the range of wind angles in which rotor sails can operate efficiently. Flettner rotors – rotating cylindrical sails first introduced in the 1920s – ar

OceanScore, the Hamburg-based maritime compliance technology company, has deployed live ERP integrations between its Compliance Manager platform and the enterprise systems of several of the world’s largest ship managers. The integrations automate the exchange of operational and financial data required to manage emissions compliance under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime between OceanScore’s Compliance Manager and the shipping companies’ financial systems, removing the need for manu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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