Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions will deliver faster, more secure global access to cloud services under the Microsoft ExpressRoute programme. Read more here

Ultranav, a Chile-based maritime group managing more than 400 vessels, is expanding its collaboration with ShipIn Systems to scale AI-enabled safety and navigation risk management across its operations. The collaboration reflects Ultranav’s ongoing focus on safety and its interest in using technology to better understand operational risk during everyday vessel operations. As part of the collaboration, Ultranav deployed FleetVision, integrating the platform’s Bridge, Safety, a

ClassNK has launched a joint pilot test with ten Japanese companies for its drawing approval system ‘NK-PASS*1’ and the ‘ClassNK 3DViewer*2, both compatible with 3DMBA (3D Model-Based Approval), scheduled for official release in spring 2026. 3DMBA is an approach in which approval processes are centered on 3D models instead of conventional 2D drawings, and its adoption is expanding globally. By utilizing 3D models, it is expected to enhance visualization and accuracy for infor

Marine power electronics (PE) specialist The Switch is realigning its Vaasa operations in Finland to strengthen production output amid accelerating vessel electrification. This restructuring will create new jobs in Vaasa and establish the site as a second hub for PE production and testing alongside The Switch’s long-standing base in Stord on the west coast of Norway. As part of the reorganisation, proven production methods developed in Stord are being transferred to Finland t

Jifmar Group and Seavium have formalised a strategic partnership to deploy advanced digital and AI-driven capabilities across Jifmar’s fleet and internal workflows. This collaboration strengthens Jifmar’s long-standing commitment to innovation and operational excellence in the offshore and marine services sector. Through this partnership, Jifmar is advancing a transformation aligned with the evolving expectations of clients, charterers, and industrial partners, who increasing

Commissioned and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), a new report focused on the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel was developed by an ABS-led consortium that included the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the Fundación Valenciaport. “ABS remains committed to supporting the maritime industry as it navigates future energy options such as ammonia as marine fuel. This latest report for EMSA reflects our close collaboration with industry sta

Kongsberg Maritime has marked a significant step forward in its digital transformation with the unveiling of a harmonised Digital Solutions portfolio and the launch of KM Performance, the first solution area out of the portfolio which is designed to help customers in the marine transportation segment to strengthen operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and meet evolving regulatory demands. Customers, partners, and industry representatives were introduced to the new portfol

Armada Technologies, a provider of next-generation air lubrication systems (ALS), has signed an agreement with TUI Cruises to install its Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) on the cruise ship Mein Schiff 6. TUI Cruises is a joint venture of Hanover, Germany-based TUI Group and Miami, US-based Royal Caribbean Group. Mein Schiff 6 was built in 2017 with a gross tonnage of 98,785 and capacity for 2,534 passengers across 15 decks. The system will be installed by Q1 2027 when t

CMA CGM Group, Marlink and Eutelsat have announced a partnership to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet. The solution integrates European-based Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services combined with existing LEO and GEO networks within a broader hybrid network architecture, enabled by Marlink’s purpose-built edge platform, XChange NextGen. Under this new, multi-year agreement, OneWeb LEO services will be deployed on more than 300 CMA

Representatives of ferry operator Fjord1, dry bulk manager Grieg Star, chemical / ro-ro operator Seatrans and service companies Danelec and Manta Marine shared perspectives on improving decarbonisation and data ​As a ferry provider always going between the same points, Fjord1 operates in a very “fixed environment”. It is possible to compare emissions data from different trips, said Jan Hovden Eide, Energy and Environmental Manager, Fjord1.   He was speaking at a panel discuss

Circle Digital Ventures (CircleDV), a Singapore-based technology company focused on improving the lives of seafarers, has launched CDV Wealth, a new financial platform that finally makes money management at sea easy. For too long, seafarers have relied on cash payments, delayed remittances with opaque money transfer costs, and complex offshore accounts. CDV Wealth changes that by giving them one digital wallet for life that moves with them from ship to ship and company to com

ELCOME, a global provider of maritime technology and satellite communication solutions, announced today that it has signed an authorised reseller agreement with Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) to offer satellite-based connectivity to the commercial maritime sector. Under this agreement, ELCOME will offer Amazon Leo to fleets operating across all major oceans, supporting merchant shipping, offshore service vessels commercial fishing, and yachting. Building on ELCOME’s exi

Columbia Group has announced the appointment of Christina Orfanidou as its Head of AI, reflecting the company’s strategic commitment to responsible, people-centric artificial intelligence that enhances productivity and sustainability across the maritime industry. In her role, Ms Orfanidou will lead Columbia Group’s AI strategy and implementation, focusing on practical, business-owned solutions that deliver measurable value. Her mandate includes driving productivity gains, mod

Opsealog, a provider of data integration and performance management services for the marine offshore industry, has announced the renewal of its long-term contract with ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), a UAE-based global leader in integrated maritime logistics for the energy sector. The new agreement builds on a successful partnership that started in 2020 and now covers more than 100 offshore support vessels (OSVs). Since implementation, the initiative has delivered imp

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) will demerge Kongsberg Maritime as a separate publicly listed company. The decision was approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting in KONGSBERG on 22 January 2026, and Kongsberg Maritime is planned to be listed on Euronext Oslo Børs in April 2026. As part of the preparations for the demerger and stock exchange listing of Kongsberg Maritime, the incoming CEO, Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, presented the company to investors and analysts in Oslo toda

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Greenroom Robotics for its maritime autonomy software, GAMA. This is the first time a maritime autonomy software, enabling self-navigation has been granted AiP by Bureau Veritas, marking a key advancement for maritime robotics and autonomous operations. Greenroom’s GAMA software employs AI to create a fully autonomous navigation system. By doing so, it integrates data from multiple onboard se

International consulting engineering company Haskoning today announces the acquisition of Portwise, a world-leading consultancy active in planning and simulation of ports and terminals. Portwise is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates globally. Portwise adds extensive consultancy knowledge and state-of-the-art simulation capabilities that support clients in optimising their terminal operations through automation and electrification, which require profound and in-dept

Skarv Shipping AS has selected Oceanly Performance Plus as its fleet performance and vessel reporting platform, deploying the system with full automatic data integration to support data-driven fleet operations and long-term digital scalability. Oceanly Performance Plus will enable Skarv Shipping AS to integrate sensor data directly into vessel reporting, creating a single, consistent data layer across the fleet. Through API-based data sharing, operational data can be distribu

Columbia Group has selected Prevention at Sea (PaS) as its strategic compliance partner and will deploy the MORSE digital compliance platform across its entire managed fleet. The partnership between Columbia Group and PaS will strengthen digital capabilities by linking electronic logbooks with standardised, end-to-end compliance processes. MORSE will give the company real-time visibility of reporting activity, improve data quality, and cut administrative work for crews on boa

The Switch has expanded its world-leading portfolio of ultrafast DC protection technologies with the ECL to address a growing challenge in modern hybrid and electric vessels: how faults in large battery systems can affect the rest of the ship. As batteries play a larger role in vessel propulsion, power generation and energy storage, a fault on the battery side is no longer a local issue. Without sufficiently fast protection, sudden fault currents can pull voltage down across