Alfa Laval has today entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NAVTOR AS for 700MUSD (6.85 BSEK) in an all-cash transaction. NAVTOR is a leading software platform supporting e-navigation, vessel-performance…
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RINA signs €11M contract with Petrobras for subsea engineering and decommissioning services
Project strengthens the company’s role in asset integrity and lifecycle management studies for offshore infrastructure in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), 6 November 2026 – RINA, the global inspection, certification and…
Technology drives operational readiness: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service optimises fleet compliance with ABAX
PETERBOROUGH, UK — 5 November 2026 — ABAX, a leader in smart asset tracking and fleet management solutions, today announced the successful deployment of its automated tracking technology across the Lancashire…
Study launched at IAPH World Ports Conference identifies fragmented information sharing, paper-based processes, and skills shortages as persistent barriers to digital integration London, United Kingdom, Thursday 5 November 2026: Only…
Research: Our society depends on critical infrastructure.What if its leaders see resilience as someone else’s responsibility? To answer this, we analyzed organizations across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Critical infrastructure…
ShipManager joins Star Information Systems to accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to cloud
CFARER, a DNV Company selects Star Information Systems as the longterm home for ShipManager and its cloud future Trondheim/Oslo, Norway Star Information Systems (Star) today announced the completion of its…
Panama Maritime Authority Improves Sanctions Compliance with Pole Star Global, Removing over 100 Vessels
LONDON, November 3, 2026 — Pole Star Global, a world leader in maritime intelligence and regulatory compliance solutions, announced that flag state, Panama Maritime Authority, has improved sanctions compliance with…
Mercury Marine® Pro Team Angler Matt Robertson Captures World Bass Enterprises Champions Event Title
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – November 2, 2026 – Mercury Marine Pro Team Angler Matt Robertson claimed victory at the 2026 World Bass Enterprises Champions Event in Nashville, earning $1.25 million and capturing…
Descartes’ Advanced Ocean Visibility Solution Now Integrated with SAP Transportation Platforms
ATLANTA, Georgia, November 2, 2026 — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that its Descartes MacroPoint™ Advanced Ocean Visibility solution is…
PortXchange expands EmissionInsider with new multimodal monitoring, emissions forecasting and scenario modelling features to help ports make better operational and investment decisions. (ROTTERDAM, 2 November 2026) — Ports have spent…
– Washington State Ferries gives ABB the go-ahead for the third vessel in its ferry fleet modernization and electrification program – Notice to Proceed authorizes ABB to provide an integrated power…
WinGD secures long-term service contracts covering 14 dual-fuel LNG carriers across three major shipowners
WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND (October 26, 2026) Swiss marine power company WinGD has secured three long-term service agreements covering 14 dual-fuel LNG carriers. The agreements with leading LNG ship managers demonstrate growing…
IMPA Athens 2026: Artificial Intelligence, Human Judgment and the Future of Maritime Procurement
by Steven Jones MNM FRSA FNIConference Chair, IMPA Athens 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) may be transforming maritime procurement, but is it helping the industry make better decisions, or simply enabling…
Thermo King’s direct connection to the vehicle’s high-voltage battery gives Seafood Centre dependable electric refrigeration without additional battery packs, helping maximise payload and charging flexibility. Brussels, Belgium – October 22,…
Tigris warns that growing cargo volumes and new battery risks are putting pressure on existing dangerous goods checks The volume of cargo moving through the world’s ports continues to grow,…
From the finale of IMPA’s 2026 Athens Successful Maritime Procurement & AI Summit
In his closing speech at IMPA Athens 2026, BLU Maritime’s Commercial Manager, Aristotelis Moutafis, reminded the audience that, although most people in procurement will rarely, if ever, meet the crews…
Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects. Christened Focus Stage, the fresh platform will be…
HarborLab has built an AI assistant for DA evaluation. DEX checks every port expense against live port tariffs, applies the right parameters, flags discrepancies, drafts one clear email to the…
Sedna and Nereus bring daily bunker prices for more than 450 ports into the conversations behind voyage decisions
From HSFO and VLSFO to LNG and biofuel, chartering and operations teams can now check today’s bunker prices without leaving Sedna. Sedna, the Intelligent Operating System for Shipping, has partnered…
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is moving from interpretation to implementation. Following the publication of the European Commission’s CRA guidance and the introduction of CRA manufacturer reporting obligations on 11…
October 20, 2026 | Espoo, Finland/ Boston, MA Maritime data and technology provider Veson Nautical and scheduling and optimization company Seaber today announced a new integration to connect voyage workflows,…
Disconnected systems and AI hype are driving digital fatigue in shipping, warns OrbitMI
OrbitMI calls for technology and a second wave of AI that is truly collaborative and connects with existing workflows and keeps people in control NEW YORK, 20 October 2026 – Shipping’s…
Gothenburg,19 October 2026; SKF has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art Ceramic Process Laboratory (C-Pro Lab) at its R&D Centre in Houten, The Netherlands. This capability strengthens SKF’s technology…
Indian Register of Shipping Grants Type Approval to Medha Energy’s 92 kWh LTO Lithium-Ion Battery System
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has successfully completed the Type Approval process for the 92 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery System developed by M/s Medha Energy Solutions Private Limited, marking a significant milestone…
From early feasibility study and risk-based design to newbuilding supervision, crew readiness and technical management, Anglo-Eastern drew on its extensive expertise to support the development of Mineral Europa, the world’s…



