NAPA, the global provider of maritime software and data services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the world’s leading shipbuilders and a pioneer in advanced, eco-efficient vessel, smart ship and autonomous technologies. The two companies plan to jointly conduct performance analysis based on actual operational data for vessels equipped with Samsung Heavy Industries' wind-assisted propulsion device, the 'SAVER Wing'. The SAVE

Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, has launched Achilles Risk Screening, a new capability designed to help organisations gain earlier visibility of supplier risk exposure across the wider supply chain and take more targeted, cost-effective action to manage it. As supply chains become more global, dispersed and exposed to disruption, organisations are under growing pressure to demonstrate control beyond the strategic and high-risk suppli

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab"), a global leader in launch and space systems and Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share in a cash and

If you’re viewing today’s arrival of UK ETS with mounting unease, fear not! NAVTOR’s Performance Director Jacob Clausen is here to help simplify complexity, turning compliance challenges into commercial gain. How do you feel about adding another layer of complexity on top of your existing regulatory reality? Not too excited, I imagine. The arrival of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) for parts of the shipping sector (cargo and passenger vessels over 5,000 GT) on 1 Ju

ClassNK has added the world’s first notation, ‘a‑EA (CFP) ¹,’ as a new framework to make initiatives related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during ship construction visible, indicating that the carbon footprint (CFP) generated during ship construction has been calculated and undergone a third‑party verification². Shipyards, shipowners, and shipping companies can externally demonstrate the environmental value of their vessels as environmentally friendly ships. The notatio

DNV has published a recommended practice (RP) providing a standardized framework for measuring and verifying the performance of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems on ships, setting the stage for further developing onboard captured carbon solutions and technologies. With around 90% of the operational fleet still dependent on fossil fuels*, onboard carbon capture is emerging as a viable pathway to reduced emissions for vessels that cannot easily or economicall

A new tool is being launched today to help the maritime industry tackle recruitment fees being charged to seafarers, a widespread practice that is illegal under the Maritime Labour Convention. The tool is backed by over 30 major global shipowners, ship operators, charterers and container cargo owners, insurers and investors - including Odfjell, CMA CGM, NYK Ship Management, Wilhelmsen Ship Management, IMC Ship Management, Anglo American, Louis Dreyfus Company, Mercuria, Inter

Idwal, the global vessel inspection and condition intelligence company, has entered into a strategic agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to provide inspection support across multiple areas of the business, including sale and purchase (S&P) activities, owners’ inspections and selected group companies. As part of the partnership, MOL will utilise Idwal’s global surveyor network and technical expertise to conduct owners’ inspections using MOL’s own inspection checklists and

ABS announced the award of the SMART (MHM) notation to a GasLog liquefied natural gas carrier, marking the commercial vessel as the first in the world to receive the notation in combination with the ABS Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP). The SMART (MHM) notation, governed by the ABS Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units, confirms that a vessel has a permanently installed system capable of Machinery Health Monitoring (MHM). The notation validates

ABB announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire marine automation specialist Høglund AS, headquartered in Tønsberg, Norway. The acquisition will complement ABB’s existing automation offering to marine customers and support further growth in markets across a wide range of vessel segments. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals, and will cover Høglund’s global operations including more than 80 employees in Norw

Mintra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines (MARINA) to explore how digital learning and workforce management solutions can support the continued development of Filipino seafarers, maritime professionals and the wider maritime workforce. Signed in Manila on the Day of the Seafarer, the strategic partnership establishes a framework to strengthen capability across the Philippine maritime industry. The Philippines

Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), a global leader in marine fuel testing services and fuel quality analytics solutions, has announced the launch of its VeriSphere Webshop, a major step forward in the evolution of its digital platform and customer experience. The new webshop provides customers with direct, self-service access to a growing portfolio of VPS products and services, including digital applications, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and sampling equipment; en

SES, a leading space solutions company, and Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, today announced an expanded collaboration to deploy SES FlexMaritime across global markets. Under the multi-year agreement, SES FlexMaritime will provide Tototheo Global with high-performance multi-orbit satellite and terrestrial connectivity. Combined with Tototheo Global’s deep industry experti

A major international study has found that the maritime workforce is not keeping pace with the rapid adoption of digital technologies, raising concerns for safety, efficiency and long‑term sustainability. The report, “Digital skills in maritime education and training: A global deep dive into people, skills, and readiness for change”, was written by the World Maritime University (WMU) and commissioned by Lloyd’s Register Foundation through the Global Maritime Trends programme.

Gearbulk Norway AS (‘Gearbulk’), the global shipping company, has expanded its use of BASSnet software by implementing the BASSnet Electronic Training Record Book across its fleet of 50 vessels and main office in Bergen, as well as other offices worldwide. Paper-based training record books can create operational challenges including inefficient administration, limited access to training records, and delays in crew evaluations and compliance verification. BASSnet’s digital Tra

NAVTOR has unveiled the latest iteration of its Digital Logbooks offering, featuring the industry’s first integrated Visitors log onboard, in addition to a unique Remaining on Board (ROB) report function to ease compliance and reduce crew workloads. Other improvements featured in version 2.6.23, include simplified logbooks for the Ferry and Small Boat segment, enabling ‘on the go’ log management for busy crew members. Real-time benefits Digital Logbooks are now an established

Almost everything we rely on has crossed an ocean before reaching us. Behind global trade are millions of maritime professionals working at sea and ashore to keep the world moving. Yet while maritime is one of the world's most connected industries, information, communities, events, services and professional networks remain fragmented across multiple platforms. Today, on the “Day of the Seafarer”, FrontM announces the launch of an upgraded onship, bringing a significantly enha

NAPA, the global provider of maritime software and data services, has launched an AI-powered Permit to Work (PtW) Dashboard within NAPA Fleet Intelligence, its cloud solution. The functionality, which is live now and adopted by Virgin Voyages and Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection fleets, gives shoreside fleet managers and safety officers a natural language interface – one of the first in maritime software - for permit analytics. This allows them to describe the data views they ne

The Generic Overlay feature extends SYNAPSIS (W)ECDIS NX by enabling the direct display of external, geo-referenced data within the chart. Third-party systems can provide their information as overlay layers, visualised seamlessly alongside standard navigational data in a consistent spatial context. Based on a standardised, generic interface, external applications can be connected to the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) itself without any modification.

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Oldendorff Carriers (Oldendorff) through the integration of flexible Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity across its owned vessels, supporting reliable, high-performance digital operations across the company’s bulk carrier fleet. The agreement extends connectivity capabilities from Marlink’s Possibility Portfolio integrating LEO into e