Shipowners and managers are being reminded to review onboard fuel-measurement and data-capture practices following the entry into force of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI.   All ships of 5,000gt and above engaged on international voyages must now begin collecting more detailed operational data under the IMO Data Collection System. This includes information on how much fuel is used by different onboard systems, alongside information on distances sailed and time underway to allow

Since entering service in 2021, the polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough has been equipped with navigation systems from Anschütz. As part of a recent refit, Anschütz has now supplied the vessel with a new, state-of-the-art SYNAPSIS NX Integrated Navigation System (INS), along with upgrades to the radar systems. The new technology enhances the stability and performance of the bridge system, supporting safe navigation even under the most challenging polar conditio

From People Tech Maritime Bergen - Odfjell, OSM Thome, Norwegian Maritime Authority, Lars Solbakken and Dimitris Lyras discussed what is working with maritime AI, how to regulate and govern its usage, how to gain trust and find the right speed   Using the LLM capability to understand language may be the most useful application for AI in shipping, including in supporting crew to work with procedures, said Gunnar Eide, Manager Digital Applications, Odfjell, speaking at a panel

From People Tech Maritime Bergen - Some of the biggest cybersecurity threats to shipping today are with e-mail, both as a means of attack and hackers seeking access to e-mail accounts. Fake supplier invoices are increasing. Arne Sørensen explained   E-mail is a big cybersecurity threat in two ways. It is used for phishing attacks and supporting the hacker’s aim of gaining access to corporate e-mail accounts, explained Arne Sørensen, Senior IT Manager, OSM Thome, speaking at P

From People Tech Maritime Bergen - Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth all obstruct maritime digital technology implementations, said consultant Lars Solbakken. Humility, generosity, patience, and diligence can be very useful    The “seven deadly sins” of pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth, as taught by the Christian church, all get in the way of good digital technology implementations, said consultant Lars Solbakken, speaking at People Tech

Alassia NewShips Management Inc, a Greek ship management company known for its people-first approach, has chosen FrontM's Loft Multiplex infotainment platform for fleetwide deployment. The agreement demonstrates Alassia's commitment to making practical, high-impact improvements in living standards and crew welfare across its fleet. FrontM's digital toolbox for ship management is designed to improve safety, welfare and operational efficiency. Loft Multiplex delivers live IPTV

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized autonomous navigation subsidiary, has signed a landmark agreement with HMM, South Korea’s leading national carrier, to supply its AI-based autonomous navigation solution, HiNAS Control, to 40 vessels. A Milestone in Global Autonomous Shipping This agreement represents the largest single supply contract for autonomous navigation solutions to date. With this deal, Avikus becomes the first company in the industry to surpass 100 cumulative units

Coach Solutions, a Kongsberg Company, and leading classification society ClassNK have partnered to deliver an automated emissions data verification process for their mutual clients. This creates a seamless experience for shipowners and Document of Compliance holders who need to extract, standardize, verify and share vessel data for transparent use by stakeholders. The integration with ClassNK is a strategic partnership that, from January 2026, will further strengthen Coach’s

NAVTOR is helping Redningsselskapet (Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue) increase both efficiency and cost savings by making its cutting-edge fleet management solution, NavFleet, available free of charge, while also providing ongoing systems delivery and support. The partnership will help empower optimal operations for the society’s fleet of currently 59 vessels, with intelligent planning and monitoring, more efficient vessel utilisation, greater predictability, and the potenti

Houlder, the design and engineering consultancy with sustainability at its core, today announced it has secured funding from Innovate UK’s Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to develop an expanded module for its optimised modelling environment, HOME, that will enable shipowners to develop a roadmap for fleet decarbonisation by modelling the financial implications of using a wide range of energy savings devices in combination with fuel strategies and operating profiles. The imp

GTMaritime announced the launch of GT Identify, a maritime-focused cybersecurity visibility solution designed to help ship operators improve cybersecurity posture through fleet-wide insight into onboard hardware, software and cyber exposure. GT Identify enables operators to maintain clearer oversight across distributed environments and take faster, more informed action to reduce cyber risk. “From our years of experience in maritime, we know that ship operators continue to fac

OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS and a voyage optimization platform used by shipowners and operators worldwide, today announced the opening of a new office in Tokyo to support its growing customer base and expanding partner ecosystem across Japan. The new office strengthens OrbitMI’s commitment to the region and reflects increasing demand for solutions that improve reporting quality, support compliance, and enhance commercial decision-making through intelligent, c

OceanScore today announced the official opening of its Japan office, representing the next step in strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The opening reflects OceanScore’s focus on providing proximity and structured support for Japanese shipowners and managers as the commercial implications of EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime grow. This has become increasingly important as EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime increase the complexity of global regulatory requirements and the r

Knutsen LNG France expanded its partnership with climate tech specialist Syroco after deploying its AI-powered voyage optimisation and weather routing software across a fleet of 16 LNG tankers. The move supports the objectives of Knutsen LNG France, a subsidiary of Norwegian shipping company Knutsen, to boost efficiency and safety in navigation across its fleet while adhering to the strict operational constraints of LNG carriers and the requirements of several charter party a

The latest annual data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform reflects a year shaped by regulatory uncertainty and market recalibration. While overall newbuilding activity eased in 2025 following an unprecedented boom the previous year, its share of gross tonnage (GT) on alternative fuels held steady at 38 percent. This stability hinged on continued strength in the container segment, and is to a lesser degree also supported by orders in passenger vessels and PCTC

Evergreen Marine, one of the world’s leading container shipping companies, has become the first Taiwanese operator to upgrade its fleet to NexusWave bonded connectivity solution from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company. The commitment reinforces a long-standing partnership and accelerates the company’s ‘Evergreen IT’ modernisation programme. Following successful trials, Evergreen is transitioning to NexusWave to enhance crew welfare, strengthen cybersecurity, and provide seam

P&I correspondents are being urged to strengthen their payment verification procedures after a fraudster intercepted email communications during a sensitive crew claim and diverted a US$200,000 settlement, according to International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC). In a case cited in ITIC’s most recent Claims Review, a P&I correspondent was managing a sensitive crew-claim settlement when a third party intercepted email communications and began impersonating several indiv

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build a further 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Together with the previous batch of 100 satellites procured in December 2024, the total number of satellites ordered by Eutelsat amounts to 440. These new satellites will ensure operational continuity of the OneWeb constellation. The satellites will be manufactured at Airbus Defence and Space’s Toulouse facility on a newly installed production line,

SpecTec is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer Adam Dennett has been appointed Chair of the Digital Technology Group (DTG) at the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI), the UK’s leading trade association for the maritime engineering, science, and technology community. Kevat Chavan, Strategic Sales and Innovation Leader at GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business, will be joining Adam as Vice Chair of its Digital Technology Group (DTG). The DTG is SMI’s

Three Group Solutions has completed the deployment of a private 5G network across Hutchison Ports’ UK operations at the Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International Port and London Thamesport, creating one of the most advanced industrial connectivity platforms in the country. The new network provides ultra reliable, high capacity and low latency connectivity to support large scale automation, including autonomous trucks, remote controlled cranes and data rich applications that a