Bureau Veritas Executive Vice-President, Industrials and Commodities, Matthieu de Tugny, delivers keynote at Singapore Maritime Week, outlining how digitalization, AI, and the energy transition are rapidly transforming shipping and the…
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Lloyd’s Register assesses AI navigation technology in live vessel trial with Orca AI
The trial assessed the performance of an AI-based navigation platform, focusing on its role in enhancing situational awareness and supporting human decision-making at sea. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has tested Orca AI‘s AI-powered…
DNV and SIT sign new agreement to advance Singapore’s remote and autonomous maritime capabilities
Singapore, 22 April 2026: DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have signed a new Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) to jointly support the development of remote and autonomous maritime…
Bubble Robotics raises $5M to build the ocean’s autonomous workforce, powering industries, ecosystems and maritime security Emerging from stealth mode, Bubble Robotics is deploying a new class of “Physical AI”…
Wärtsilä launches next-generation simulation platform to support future-ready maritime training
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press Release, 21 April 2026 at 11:00 AM EET Technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed to support future‑ready maritime…
Procureship strengthens Asia-Pacific presence as key shipowners in Singapore and wider region join e-procurement platform
Singapore – Procureship, the maritime industry’s leading e-procurement platform provider, has recently welcomed more than a dozen major shipowners from across Asia and the Middle East to its platform as part…
Strategic expansion in the Greek market: MASO Strategic strengthens its team and invests in AI-driven strategy
MASO Strategic announces a dual strategic move marking a new phase of growth in the Greek market, strengthening its presence across the maritime, healthcare and broader business sectors. As part…
Cyber risk moves to the frontline for shipping after Greek authority warning, says CSM Greece
Shipping companies are being pushed to reassess their cyber resilience after Greece’s National Cybersecurity Authority issued a high-priority advisory urging critical sectors to scan systems for potential threats, says Columbia Shipmanagement…
Significant enhancements to Cyber ECHO facility deliver up to $200 million of insurance capacity, the largest cyber facility worldwide
Facility now includes free first and second paid reinstatement options to reduce protection gaps LONDON, 8 April, 2026 ─ Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) and the world’s leading insurance…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Vacherot fights back to win thriller Valentin Vacherot produced a remarkable comeback at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Monday evening, overturning a difficult…
Posidonia Survey Shows Shipping Weighs AI Acceleration Against Maritime Pragmatism All newly available maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI) services and products will be presented at Posidonia, as the industry is slowly…
AI must be a tool for progress and not exclusion to attract women to shipping, says Columbia Group’s Head of AI
Columbia Group is encouraging industry leaders to implement AI within their businesses to ensure digital processes are not blocking the progress made in attracting more women to shipping. Columbia Group says…
Mastering maritime data, advancing safe hybrid nuclear power and accelerating autonomous shipping
New report sets out competitive opportunities of mastering maritime data Shipping companies will increase their competitiveness through the better collection, structuring and use of operational data in an increasingly…
Bureau Veritas Certifies Everllence’s Digital Monitoring Solution, ‘PrimeServ Assist’
Type Approval Certification streamlines access to SMART(MH3) additional class notation for Bureau Veritas‑classed vessels, strengthening Everllence’s leadership in maritime digitalisation Copenhagen, 17.03.2026 Everllence has been awarded Smartship Software Type Approval…
Hormuz tensions highlight a new reality: maritime resilience now runs on data and AI
By Sjoerd de Jager, CEO and Co-Founder, PortXchange (16 March 2026) – Rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are once again reminding the maritime industry how quickly global…
UAB-Online launches StocExpo’s first ever Software Pavilion to showcase practial digital workflows for terminal operational excellence
Operational excellence in terminals is increasingly shaped by how well teams can coordinate across digital processes, not just by the tools they use in isolation, putting more focus on the…
The ship owner will install Inmarsat Maritime’s bonded connectivity solution on new compact and environmentally focused cargo vessels this year: meeting requirements for always-on connectivity, unlimited data, and top-tier cyber-security. Inmarsat…
Zoe Upson is crowned Top Woman in Shipping for 2025 in all about shipping’s 7th edition
by Anny Zade We are pleased to announce that Zoe Upson, the runner up in 2024, is the clear winner for 2025! Here are the final results for the 100…
From Cybersecurity to Customs, Mental Health to Net Zero, the first wave of Multimodal 2026 Conference sessions announced
If you’re looking for something to love this February, Multimodal 2026 has delivered. The UK’s leading freight transport, logistics and supply chain management exhibition has announced the first six speakers…
ClassNK Launches Pilot Testing of 3D Model-Based Approval System with Ten Japanese Companies
Advancing system development and guidelines to support transition to next-generation approval processes – Tokyo – ClassNK has launched a joint pilot test with ten Japanese companies for its drawing approval…
February 12, 2026 At the Maritime Information Services Shipping Summit in Athens, the final session of day one focused on a topic that surfaced repeatedly throughout the event: cyber security…
ATHENS, GREECE & NEW YORK – February 11, 2026 – SovereignAI Services LLC (“SVRN”), a wholly owned subsidiary of OceanPal Inc. (“OceanPal” NASDAQ: SVRN) that fuels the infrastructure for secure,…
CMA CGM Group, Marlink, and Eutelsat partner to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet
Marseille, Oslo and Paris, 9 February 2026. CMA CGM Group, Marlink and Eutelsat have announced a partnership to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet. The solution integrates…
Columbia Group appoints Christina Orfanidou as Head of AI, advancing people-centric and responsible AI adoption within the company
Columbia Group has announced the appointment of Christina Orfanidou as its Head of AI, reflecting the company’s strategic commitment to responsible, people-centric artificial intelligence that enhances productivity and sustainability across the maritime industry.…
Posidonia 2026 set to break all records as duration of shipping gathering extends Posidonia to include exhibition, conferences, networking, social and sporting events over 3 week period to welcome thousands…



