Rotterdam, the Netherlands — Acta Marine proudly announces the delivery of Acta Aquarius, the fourth and final vessel in its series of next-generation Walk-to-Work (W2W) DP2 Construction Service Operation Vessels…
Technology
Eni, Fincantieri and RINA present the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Transport Outlook
The transition is not progressing at the same pace everywhere. The main divide is not technological, but regulatory: while Europe is driving decarbonisation through binding measures, the lack of clear…
Balaena and Kongsberg Maritime sign agreement to advance British-built Arctic Hunter naval capability
Strategic collaboration brings together British shipbuilding expertise and Norwegian maritime technology to support the Royal Navy’s future Hybrid Fleet. British-owned shipbuilding and maritime engineering group Balaena has today signed a…
Auramarine secures deal with GONDAN Shipbuilders for the delivery of methanol fuel supply systems for two new hydrographic research vessels
Turku, Finland: 10.11.2026 – Auramarine has signed an agreement with Astilleros Gondán S.A. (GONDAN Shipbuilders) to supply a full set of methanol fuel supply systems for two new hydrographic research vessels,…
Weathernews brings offline weather intelligence to the bridge, alleviating navigation connectivity gaps at sea
Copenhagen, Denmark, 9 November 2026– Weathernews Inc., a global weather intelligence company, has launched Offline mode for SeaNavigator for Master, its AI-powered navigation and optimization support service for ship masters, in…
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Alfa Laval to acquire NAVTOR AS to strengthen the digital offering for the maritime sector
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…
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…
Everllence and Babcock Sign Strategic MoU to Support Future Arrowhead 140 Programme
Copenhagen, 05.11.2026 Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative opportunities across future naval programmes with Arrowhead 140 platform as initial focus area Everllence and Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company,…
India joins ISF Verify, bringing trusted digital certification within reach of 30 per cent of the global seafarer workforce
Agreement with the world’s second-largest seafarer supply country marks a major milestone for global digital certification. London, 4 November 2026: The Directorate General of Maritime Administration India (DGMA) has joined…
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…
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…
– 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…
Orca AI launches a berthing assistance solution in collaboration with Samsung Heavy Industries
London, UK – Orca AI announced the commercial launch of BerthView, a berthing assistance solution combining Orca AI’s SeaPod digital watchkeeper with SVISION, Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) berthing assistance system,…
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…
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…



