Tideform, a marine fuel intelligence company, relaunches its platform following leadership change. With the launch of the AI agent Atlas, the company aims to help shipping and marine fuel professionals interpret volatile bunker markets in real time. The AI-powered agent, Atlas, enables users to query market conditions, access price insights and interpret trends instantly through a messaging interface. By combining advanced algorithms with decades of maritime expertise from tr

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has entered into a two-year fuel contract with Equinor for the supply of mass-balanced bio-methanol. The fuel will be produced in Norway. This agreement marks a key development towards delivering a net-zero end-to-end pilot service for some of our customers from 2027. The two-year contract is for significant supplies of bio-methanol for our methanol vessels. The fuel will be produced in Norway and delivered to our vessels in Antwerp and Zeebrugge. The m

Unit4, a leader in enterprise cloud applications for people-centric organisations, today announced that Van Weelde Shipping Group has selected Unit4 ERPx to streamline its landscape and align with the future direction of the Unit4 platform. An existing ERP CR (Continual Release) customer, Van Weelde Shipping Group made the transition to ERPx to provide a more intuitive user experience and stronger reporting capabilities, along with improved invoice workflow and enhanced integ

Marlink, a leader in secure managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has launched XChange NextGen, a next-generation edge cloud platform that enables ship operators to move beyond fragmented hardware-led IT environments deliver scalable, cyber secure digital operations that improve fleet efficiency, compliance and operational continuity. Purpose-built for the Maritime industry, XChange NextGen provides a single, robust platform that unifies connectivity, netw

Smart Ship Hub (SSH), a leading vessel optimisation platform, has entered a strategic partnership with maritime technology communications specialist ORBYT Global Group to deliver a fully integrated, single-window digital solution for shipowners, operators and charterers. The partnership combines SSH’s high-frequency onboard data platform with ORBYT Global’s managed hybrid LEO/MEO/GEO connectivity and digital services, creating a secure, enterprise-grade ecosystem that unifies

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), today announced WhaleSpotter as the latest collaborator in its Thermal by FLIR program, supporting efforts to prevent fatal whale strikes through AI‑powered thermal infrared detection. The WhaleSpotter solution combines Teledyne FLIR OEM’s Boson+ thermal camera module with WhaleSpotter’s proprietary AI and real‑time expert verification to address a leading cause of death for large whales. "WhaleSpotter

As the maritime sector advances toward low- and zero-carbon fuels, ammonia is gaining momentum as a key decarbonization pathway for deep-sea shipping in the long run. However, commercial adoption depends on more than engineering feasibility and supply chain availability; it also requires certified safe systems and validated manufacturing processes. The FAT for the first FCM Ammonia, out of the seven units ordered by Tianjin Southwest Maritime for its dual-fuel ammonia carri

Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed as Technical Support Unit (TSU) to the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Government of India, supporting the country’s efforts to deliver a more sustainable, digitally enabled maritime sector. India’s maritime sector is seeing rapid growth, requiring a robust and forward-looking regulatory framework capable of balancing expansion with safety, environmental stewardship, and global competitiveness. Under the guidanc

For those at sea, every decision counts, and in the dynamic world of shipping, timely access to the right information can make all the difference. That’s why Gard and NAVTOR have partnered to launch Gard Insights on NavStation. This is a major step toward making loss prevention knowledge accessible and easy to use for crews and operators worldwide. NavStation provides an ideal channel for Gard’s extensive loss prevention insights and awareness material. By embedding this cont

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving commercial and crew connectivity demands. Operating globally in high-demand environments, EXMAR is seeking to close the gap between its ship- and shore-based teams while enhancing seafarer welfare on board its vessels. NexusWave fully managed connectivity service intelligently bonds multiple network underlays (GX Ka-band, L

A new ISO standard was published to help port authorities, shipowners and operators navigate rules on how ships should be cleaned in an environmentally sound way. Hull cleaning is gaining traction among shipowners, while countries are increasingly introducing regulations—but many ports still lack practical guidance on how to manage it. “Biofouling on ships’ hulls can spread invasive aquatic species and damage ecosystems. It also increases drag, reducing a vessel’s efficienc

The partnership for the new diesel-electric vessel currently under development for the Alfred Wegener Institute has been signed directly with Wärtsilä, the world’s largest marine electrical integrator for hybrid propulsion systems. The AYK Energy Pisces+ battery system, with a capacity of 16 megawatt-hours (MWh) and weighing 131 tonnes, will be delivered in 2028. The vessel itself is due to enter service in 2030. The Polarstern replaces Germany’s existing flagship polar resea

ABB has secured a contract with Sri Lankan shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard PLC to supply a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation system for two newbuild cable repair vessels for shipowner Orange Marine, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Orange Group specializing in submarine cable work1. Scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, the hybrid-electric ships will be responsible for maintaining cables in the Atlantic and Indian oceans as well as the Mediterranean

Climate tech specialist Syroco has today announced the opening of its new office in Oslo, Norway, as part of an ambitious expansion scheme across Europe. The new location follows a period of massive growth, with the number of vessels deploying its Syroco Live voyage and weather optimisation platform having doubled in scale, validating the solution’s clear return on investment (ROI) and operational efficiency. The Oslo office will serve as the commercial and service hub fo

Dedicated Draught, Trim and Heel Systems for Marine Applications Accurate draught, trim and heel information is key to safe operation at sea. Originally developed as a functional extension of Scanjet PSM Marine’s VPM Digital Tank Gauging Systems, the system has since evolved into a dedicated solution that enables the precise measurement and clear display of vessel draught. A dedicated monitoring system At the centre of the system is the VPM4300 Series display, providing a ful

ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HD HSHI) signed a joint development project (JDP) for the “Conceptual Design of a Nuclear-Powered Electric Propulsion System.” The agreement forms a framework to assess the technical feasibility of a nuclear-powered electric propulsion system specific to a 16K TEU container ship. “This project represents an important step in exploring the potential of a nuclear-powered electric

Korean Register (KR) has launched an upgraded version of its technical software platform, ‘SeaTrust Software Hub’, introducing an AI-integrated system designed to enhance user accessibility and strengthen customer support. SeaTrust Software Hub provides a more intuitive and structured interface for KR’s suite of technical software. It also enables users to manage the entire workflow, from software downloads and technical inquiries to feedback submission and improvement reques

Maritime AI company Orca AI has launched the next generation of its AI-based operational platform, delivering a seamless 360° field of view (FOV) around a vessel as a foundation for advanced collision avoidance and autonomous navigation. DIGITAL WATCHKEEPING SUPERCHARGED The 360° FOV configuration is enabled by three SeaPod lookout units, each equipped with high-sensitivity RGB and thermal cameras. Working in unison, they deliver continuous full-perimeter coverage and unifie

Swiss marine power company WinGD has achieved a major milestone on the path to zero-carbon shipping with the completion of both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of their ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. Both test programmes were completed in January 2026, with testing of the X52DF-A-1.0 engine carried out at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Engine & Machinery (HHI-EMD) facility in South Korea, witnessed by classification society Lloyd’

Anschütz has successfully delivered and commissioned its state-of-the-art SYNAPSIS Integrated Navigation System (INS) on the first newbuild tanker constructed for German Tanker Shipping GmbH & Co.KG at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd (XSI). TMS Seadevil, handed over in January, is the lead vessel in a programme of six modern 41,000 dwt oil and chemical tankers for global deployment and demanding commercial operations. German Tanker Shipping places high importance on nav