The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and CIMAC have signed a two-year Coalition partnership agreement to strengthen the maritime sector’s preparedness for alternative fuel deployment. CIMAC, the leading global non-profit organisation promoting the development of ship propulsion, train drive and power generation, provides an established forum for technical exchange. GCMD brings complementary implementation experience, from executing pilots and trials across th

Lloyd’s Register (LR) will assume the Chair of The Open Class 3D Exchange (OCX) Consortium this month (January 2026). LR’s Nathan Lindop will take over as both Chair and Coordinator of the Consortium, succeeding DNV’s Ole Christian Astrup, who has held the position since the group’s formation in 2019. The planned rotation comes as the initiative moves from its early development phase into broader industry adoption, with more shipyards, designers and technology providers now b

OceanScore, a provider of commercial compliance solutions for maritime emissions regulations, has reached USD 5 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The milestone reflects growing demand from shipowners, managers, ports, and financial institutions for structured, data-based systems to manage the commercial consequences of EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and other emerging regimes. OceanScore’s growth has been driven by a clear shift in the market: emissions regulation has move

FrontM, the maritime operating platform company, has appointed Punit Oza as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as it expands into Singapore and enters a phase of accelerated fleet rollouts and ecosystem expansion. With over 1,000 subscribed commercial vessels, 20+ integrated partners and a broader maritime tools development roadmap, FrontM is evolving into a sovereign operating platform for maritime companies. The platform enables maritime companies to adopt new ways of operating

Virgin Voyages has introduced NAPA’s new real-time environmental KPI reporting tool to strengthen its ability to monitor, analyze, and report environmental performance as the maritime sector prepares for tightening environmental regulations and ESG requirements. The new Environmental Module, part of NAPA Fleet Intelligence, was developed by the global provider of maritime software and data services in close collaboration with passenger ship operators, keeping the platform cl

XFuel, a low-carbon drop-in fuel technology company, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round earlier last year, raising $20 million in equity, including a recently closed extension. The round brings on board new investors Wagner Carbon, Audacy, Future Planet Capital, Light Ray Ventures, Overlap Holdings, as well as two major strategic investors Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Stolt Ventures, the corporate venture capital investment

OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, today announced the appointment of Andrew Redfern as Sales Director for the Nordic & Americas region. In this role, Redfern will lead OrbitMI’s commercial growth across Northern Europe, working closely with shipowners, operators, and commercial teams to deliver measurable operational and financial results. Redfern brings more than a decade of experience spanning maritime technology, commercial strategy, and financial anal

Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) Communication Services, will install NexusWave across Auerbach’s fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels to meet the German shipping company’s connectivity performance needs for its new generation of ships. Hamburg-based Auerbach has initiated a fleet renewal programme in response to growing demand for its high-quality project cargo transport services and to anticipate evolving environmental regulations. Auerbach’s new ‘ECO’ multi

Chemical tanker operator Chemship has returned to Dutch wind propulsion specialist Econowind for the installation of VentoFoils on two additional tankers. In the second half of 2026, Chemical Contender  and Chemical Fighter  will be fitted with four 16-metre ATEX-proof VentoFoils each, reinforcing Chemship’s commitment to reducing fuel use and emissions across its fleet. Building on the success of Chemical Challenger , the first chemical tanker in the world to be equipped wit

Following an announcement by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), OceanScore has been mandated as the administrator of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) with effect from 1 January 2026. The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) is a voluntary, industry-led environmental performance scheme that enables ports to incentivize ships demonstrating performance beyond applicable regulatory requirements. Participating ship owners and operators benefit from incentives

bound4blue and Maersk Tankers have reached a major milestone in their collaboration with the installation of eSAIL® units on board the Maersk Trieste .   Four of the 24-metre ‘plug and play’ suction sails were fitted on the vessel, completing the first stage of an agreement that will see a total of 20 units installed across five advanced medium-range (MR) tankers. The contract, agreed in December 2024, is bound4blue’s largest order to date.   bound4blue CEO and co-founder Jo

Signal Ocean announces the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a recognized leader in the maritime freight and commodities tracking space. The move reflects Signal's commitment to advancing technology, innovation, and collaboration across the global shipping ecosystem. Signal Ocean has long held deep respect for the market structure and dynamics of the Shipping industry, as well as for the many companies contributing to its continued evolution. AXSMarine has built an outstand

Goodwood Ship Management, a leading ship management company headquartered in Singapore, is among the many maritime operators embracing the future of connectivity at sea through Starlink from Navarino. In a recent conversation with Mr. Balasubramanian Balamurugan, Senior IT Manager at Goodwood, he shared insights into the company’s digital journey and how Starlink, supported by Navarino IT solutions, has transformed operations across their fleet. ‘Starlink has completely chang

Technology group Wärtsilä will provide its advanced Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. This vessel, which will be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first newbuild to benefit from the solution. This marks a significant milestone in sustainable maritime innovation. The 4-stroke ammonia engine enables a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and supports Skarv Shipping Solutions' comm

Berge Bulk and Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (Anemoi) have successfully completed the installation of four folding Rotor Sails, 5 meters in diameter and 35 meters in height, on Berge Bulk’s 208,000 DWT Newcastlemax vessel Berge Meru, marking the company’s second Rotor Sail project with Anemoi. The installation was carried out at Yiu Lian Dockyards, China, in December 2025 and the vessel has now completed its first voyage to Singapore. The Rotor Sails, supplied by Anemoi, are

Speakers from G2 Ocean, OSM Thome, Omny and BASSnet discussed the biggest challenges with cybersecurity in a panel in Bergen, moderated by Erlend Erstad, Business Development Manager, Norma Cyber​   “Being responsible for overall cybersecurity both on the fleet and shore side, what worries me the most is the speed of technology,” said   Kristin Helen Andersen, Vice President IT, G2 Ocean.   She was speaking in a panel discussion at People Tech Maritime Bergen in November, “Ho

E-navigation and vessel performance company NAVTOR is developing new ways for voyage and port calls optimisation. Bjørn Åge Hjøllo, chief sustainability officer, explained   E-navigation and vessel performance company NAVTOR is leading a three years funded Research project named, “Green AI for Sustainable Shipping” (GASS), to develop new ways to use AI to advise how voyages can  improve both safety and efficiency.   Bjørn Åge Hjøllo, chief sustainability officer and co-founde

While people may create most cybersecurity risks, only people can manage them – automated tools are not enough. But digital tools can make cybersecurity easier to manage. Andreas Grefsrud from Omny explained   With cybersecurity, “humans are very often the weak link,” said Andreas Grefsrud, security specialist, Omny, speaking at People Tech Maritime event in Bergen.   “You can buy the best security product in the world, but that won't help if your people don't understand the

ZeroNorth, a recognised pioneer in maritime digital transformation, announces a leadership transition as it prepares for its next phase of development and profitable growth. Since its founding about five years ago, ZeroNorth has rapidly established itself as an industry frontrunner, servicing 6,000 vessels, with a global presence with offices in six locations, and a talented workforce of 550 people. Under the visionary leadership of Soren Meyer, ZeroNorth has grown from an am

Opsealog, a pioneer in operational and environmental performance solutions for maritime fleets, today announced a major evolution in its corporate structure following a strategic carve-out. The management team has joined forces with the Impact Ocean Capital fund (managed by GO Capital) and Sud Mer Invest (Banque Populaire Group) to acquire the entire share capital of the company. A New Level of Autonomy to Accelerate Global Expansion After ten years of continuous growth and t