Weathernews Inc., a global provider of weather intelligence and voyage optimisation services, has launched an enhanced wave and wind forecasting capability alongside an expanded marine and voyage data offering, integrated into its SeaNavigator platform and now made available externally via API. The development combines a high-resolution forecasting model with a global dataset of meteorological, oceanographic and voyage data, including vessel routing, speed and fuel consumpti

A large-scale operational study conducted jointly by Orca AI and leading P&I club NorthStandard marks the first time an AI navigation provider and marine insurer have combined large-scale operational data to quantify the real-world impact of AI on navigational safety. Based on data from a globally operating cohort of 139 vessels, the study found that deployment of Orca AI’s platform resulted in a 52% reduction in high-severity close encounters over 12 months, with an initial

Danelec, a GTT Group company, has entered a commercial cooperation agreement with CleanQuote, a global platform for underwater inspection and hull cleaning services. The partnership will help ship operators move from identifying performance deterioration to executing well planned, compliant underwater services. Central to the collaboration is VESPER, the decision support and benchmarking platform from Vessel Performance Solutions, a GTT Group company, trusted by 40+ customers

Mintra has retained its position as a Core Leader on the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning, reinforcing its standing in a year marked by economic pressures and shifting market dynamics. The recognition builds on Mintra’s achievement of the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) Gold Standard for 2025, as well as a period of continued investment in its capabilities. This includes the acquisitions of US-based Moxie Media and Greece’s SQLearn, alongside ongoing developm

Anschütz has been awarded the contract to supply Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (INBS) for three innovative multipurpose vessels being built for the German Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) at the Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard. The first of these, the Scharhörn, has successfully completed a series of sea trials and is nearing delivery. Anschütz equips these sophisticated ships with state-of-the-art SYNAPSIS INBS technology. SYNAPSIS offers a high level of i

Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion specialist Econowind is moving into the deepsea market with the launch of its new 5-series VentoFoil, a larger steel suction wing system for oceangoing vessels. Unveiled last week in Heeg, the 30-metre model is based on the same principles as the company’s successful 3-series wing. The 5-series targets deepsea owners and operators looking for practical ways to cut fuel consumption and improve regulatory compliance. The launch is the next st

EcoNavis Solutions has been selected by a U.S Federal Government agency to lead a federally-backed project aimed at demonstrating how integrated hydrodynamic optimisation can reduce fuel consumption and underwater radiated noise in offshore vessels and workboats operating in the Gulf of Mexico. The award, valued at US$500,000, will support a full-scale retrofit and validation programme on a designated workboat, with the objective of establishing a repeatable framework for imp

Marine coatings leader Nippon Paint Marine today announced that its EVERCOOL heat shield coating has been adopted by WAN HAI Lines following a process of onboard evaluation that confirmed its efficacy. EVERCOOL reduces deck surface temperatures and improves working conditions for crews, even on vessels operating in low latitude regions where solar radiation is high. Extreme heat exposure is becoming a growing operational challenge for container vessels sailing under strong, d

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