SSI, the leader in software, services, and expertise for the business of shipbuilding, is helping shipyards build and convert assets more efficiently with integration of third-party ship models into its software platform. Shipyards can choose whether to import ship models created in third party software into SSI’s Product Lifecycle Management suite or into SSI’s ShipConstructor CAD solution depending on the level of complexity required for each project. Shipyards looking to b

Shipdex and Inje University in Korea have announced a strategic cooperation to accelerate the adoption of standardized technical data across the maritime sector. As part of this partnership, Inje University will integrate Shipdex data exchange standards into its own digital transformation solutions to support the efficient and seamless exchange of maintenance and operational data among shipowners, shipyards, and equipment manufacturers. This initiative will enhance data accur

Navarino is proud to announce the opening of its new office in India, marking another important milestone in the company’s continued international growth strategy and commitment to supporting customers across the global maritime industry. Located in Navi Mumbai, one of India’s leading commercial and maritime hubs, the new office will strengthen Navarino’s ability to provide localised support, closer customer engagement and enhanced project delivery capabilities throughout the

ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) for the integration of a nuclear reactor into a cargo vessel propulsion system developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and Capital Maritime Group. This design uses a special synthetic fluid to carry heat from the reactor core. Today’s designs typically focus on micro-scale thermal outputs of 10 to 20 megawatts. The MIT design’s near-atmospheric operating pressur

Navarino are pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Horrocks to the Board of Directors of Navarino. Alison brings strong experience from the satellite communications and maritime technology sectors. She had a distinguished career at Inmarsat serving as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and most recently lead the Sustainability and Culture teams at Viasat. Her experience covers functions across legal, enterprise risk management, regulatory, corporate affairs, and strate

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (HHI) and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) have launched a Joint Development Project (JDP) for a Real-Time Onboard Guidance System which helps prevent excessive rolling for container ships. The system is designed to evaluate the roll stability in container ships during actual operations. As maritime logistics environments grow increasingly complex, the ability to monitor and assess a ship’s dynamic stability in real time has become

Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Samho held a project completion signing ceremony at Posidonia 2026 in Athens, Greece on June 3, marking the conclusion of their joint project on 'AI-Based Solution Development for Design and Analysis Innovation'. Carried out over one year, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in June 2025, the project focused on introducing AI technology to shipbuilding operations to establish a more efficient and precise framework for ship desi

DNV and Kongsberg Maritime have entered into an agreement to enable secure, standardised exchange of Operational Vessel Data (OVD) between Kongsberg Maritime’s digital fleet management solution and DNV’s Veracity platform. The agreement establishes a digital integration based on DNV’s Operational Vessel Data interface standard and API technology, allowing customers to share vessel operational data between the two platforms in a controlled, scalable way. The integration is des

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is expanding its maritime digital transformation capabilities with a growing portfolio of integrated advisory, assurance and software services and solutions designed to help shipowners and operators move from fragmented digital activity to scalable, commercially focused operating strategies. The move comes as operators face growing pressure to demonstrate performance, comply with tightening regulation and integrate increasingly complex onboard and shore-

Classification society DNV released version 2 of its award-winning Steel Load Planner (SLP V2.0) self-service application at the Posidonia trade fair this week. Building on two years of operational experience, the new version can automatically generate fully AI optimized loading plans with a structural assessment in under five minutes. Its application has also been extended beyond the bulk carrier segment, bringing automated coil planning to general cargo and multi-purpose ve

The Swedish Club has entered into a strategic co-operation with CyberOwl and DNV Cyber aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and operational awareness across its membership. As part of the collaboration, The Swedish Club will provide members with regular cyber threat insight and risk updates designed to help shipowners and operators better understand the rapidly evolving cyber risk landscape affecting the maritime sector. The initiative complements The Swedish Club’s existi

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions (ADSD), transforming its world-leading Sailing Directions navigational guides into a high-performance, interactive digital format. Designed to simplify passage planning and increase situational awareness, ADSD moves Sailing Directions beyond static guides to a dynamic and searchable digital tool. The launch of ADSD marks a significant milestone in the UKHO’s ongoing efforts to develop next-gen

Veri Energy has a project to produce e-methanol from wind power and biogenic CO2 in Shetland, UK. It is expecting FID in 2028, first production in 2030, and is now welcoming discussions with customers Veri Energy, a subsidiary of oil and gas operator EnQuest, is planning to produce e-methanol on the Shetland Islands, UK, using wind power and biogenic CO2. The project expects a final investment decision (FID) in 2028, for first production in 2030 of 30,000 tonnes per annum

UniSea has completed the acquisition of German maritime software company Kaiko Systems to further expand its Fleet Management System (FMS) with AI-powered pre-inspection tools, establishing a new international maritime tech group. The combination brings together two complementary specialist software businesses serving the global maritime industry, with the combined group supporting over 4,000 vessels worldwide. UniSea’s HSEQ, maintenance, procurement, and drydocking platform

Ofiniti, the leading digital platform for maritime fuel operations, has acquired Teqplay, a maritime intelligence company whose digital twins of vessel and cargo movements are used by global shipping companies and agents as well as leading ports and terminals. The acquisition extends Ofiniti's role from execution and documentation into real-time operational intelligence, providing a unified operational picture. Ofiniti handles scheduling, operational coordination and digital

Vortexa today announced the launch of Anywhere Freight Pricing Forecasts, a fundamentals-driven, AI-powered forecast that gives freight trading desks and commercial shipping teams a forward view of rates up to 90 days ahead, built from a decade of proprietary physical market data rather than FFA curves or market sentiment. The launch coincides with Posidonia 2026, where Vortexa is meeting with freight trading and shipping professionals across the week. As global energy and fr

Maranics, a prominent provider of workflow digitalization solutions for the maritime industry, today announced that Carnival Cruise Line has renewed its contract for a third consecutive year. The continued agreement reflects not only Carnival's sustained confidence in the Maranics platform, but also a deepening collaboration that has expanded significantly in scope since its initial deployment. What began as a targeted digitalization initiative has grown into a broad operatio

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and BAR Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on technical collaboration and commercial opportunities for the integration of WindWings®. As one of the world's leading shipbuilders, with its Ulsan yard recognised as the largest shipbuilding facility globally, HHI brings significant scale to the deployment of the technology. This agreement establishes a joint engineering approa

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has announced the launch of its blockchain-secured Digital Seafarer Record Book (DSRB), marking a significant step in the continued digitalisation of maritime administration. The new platform replaces traditional paper-based documentation with a secure, fully digital and internationally interoperable system for recording and verifying sea service. The Digital Seafarer Record Book introduces a modernised electronic method for creating, auth

VIKAND has partnered with LEDGID to help build a more connected digital ecosystem for seafarers, improving access to services, wellbeing support and future healthcare integration at sea. The collaboration brings together LEDGID’s vision for a secure, seafarer-centric digital trust infrastructure with VIKAND’s expertise in maritime healthcare and wellbeing. As part of the partnership, VIKAND will become an integral medical partner across the LEDGID service, making an important