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The Switch extends ultrafast DC protection with a new capability for direct battery connection
Finnish marine power electronics specialist’s new Electronic Current Limiter (ECL) enables batteries to connect directly to DC systems while preserving ride-through and system stability. The
OceanScore Reaches USD 5 Million ARR as Demand for Commercial Emissions Compliance Accelerates
Hamburg, 2. February 2026 — OceanScore, a provider of commercial compliance solutions for maritime emissions regulations, has reached USD 5 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The
International Propeller Club of Norway rallies industry support for Windjammer charity to promote maritime recruitment at inaugural gala dinner
The International Propeller Club (IPC) of Norway is putting wind in the sails of chosen charity Windjammer after hosting its first New Year Gala Dinner
Changing channels: select the right media platform for optimal impac
There are diverse promotional opportunities for maritime companies with a story to tell to connect with their target audience – from press releases and social
OceanScore Appointed Administrator of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI)
Hamburg, 28. January 2026 — Following an announcement by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), OceanScore has been mandated as the administrator of the Environmental
From forecasts to future-proofing: Industrial resilience reliant on weather intelligence to protect critical infrastructure, says StormGeo
Extreme weather now ranks among the fastest growing threats to business continuity as climate volatility escalates. And tackling the elements is no longer about simply
Blue-C joins Propeller Club Norway to accelerate maritime innovation and global visibility
We’re delighted to be able to announce a new partnership with The International Propeller Club of Norway. The Propeller Club plays an invaluable role in
Think agAIn…
Why the advent of AI means you have to work harder than ever before. AI is changing everything, including how decision makers make decisions. Searching
bound4blue completes first eSAIL® installation under Maersk Tankers agreement
Barcelona, 26th January, 2026 – bound4blue and Maersk Tankers have reached a major milestone in their collaboration with the installation of eSAIL® units on board the Maersk Trieste.
Inchcape Shipping Services Opens New Office in Mollendo, Peru, Strengthening Presence in South America
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global leader in port agency and marine services, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Mollendo,
NAVTOR helps ‘heroes of the sea’ with free NavFleet system and support for Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue
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
OceanScore Opens Japan Office to Strengthen Regional Support for EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance
Tokyo, January 2025 OceanScore today announced the official opening of its Japan office, representing the next step in strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The
Inchcape Shipping Services Expands Presence in Indonesia with New Offices in Merak and Dumai
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global leader in port agency and marine services, is proud to announce the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located
Corvus Energy Secures Record Order for Seven Fully Electric CMAL Ferries
Bergen, Norway 18th of December 2025 Corvus Energy, the world’s leading provider of zero-emission energy solutions for the maritime industry, has received a record- order from Remontowa
Amasus doubles down on bound4blue eSAILs® with second installation on general cargo vessel
Barcelona, 17 December 2025 – bound4blue and Amasus Shipping have completed the installation of a 22-metre eSAIL® on the general cargo vessel Fluvius Tavy at Astander Shipyard in
Alfa Laval launches FCM LNG fuel supply system leveraging advanced cryogenic technology
Alfa Laval announces the launch of a new fuel supply solution FCM LNG for LNG-powered vessels. The system marks the expansion of Alfa Laval’s portfolio
Gram Car Carriers rolls out Orca AI fleet-wide to elevate navigational safety and performance
London, UK: Maritime technology pioneer Orca AI has signed a multi-year agreement with Gram Car Carriers (GCC), the world’s third-largest tonnage provider of Pure Car and
Journalist Roadshow: Bringing the maritime story to life
At Blue-C, we help our clients cut through the noise with tailored Media Roadshows that put their leadership teams directly in front of the journalists
BYD Energy Storage and Corvus Energy Sign Strategic MoU to Accelerate Marine Battery Innovation
Shanghai, China and Bergen, Norway December 9th, 2025 – BYD Energy Storage, a global leader in the energy storage sector, and Corvus Energy AS (Corvus), the market leader in
bound4blue lands US$44M from investors eyeing wind power as maritime’s most scalable solution for fuel and emission cuts today
The strategic capital from shipping and climate investors underscores a growing industry consensus: wind propulsion systems (and suction sails in particular) are emerging as the
Sea change: AI-driven intelligence provides platform for weather-smart offshore O&G operations, says StormGeo
The safety and efficiency of offshore oil & gas operations have always depended on the weather – but today operators are navigating far more volatile conditions, in
Corvus Energy Launches Next-Generation Marine LFP Energy Storage System
Bergen, Norway – December 4th, 2025 Corvus Energy, the world’s leading supplier of marine energy storage solutions, today announced the launch of Blue Whale NxtGen, the
Anglo-Eastern and Orca AI forge strategic alliance to bring AI-assisted navigation to 750 vessels
London, UK: Anglo-Eastern Ship Management and Orca AI have entered into a strategic partnership that will see Anglo-Eastern support the installation of Orca AI’s pioneering
Alfa Laval showcases PureBallast3 Ultra reactor for the first time at Marintec
Alfa Laval unveils the PureBallast 3 Ultra reactor for ballast water management for the first time at Marintec 2025 in China. The system is already
Zinus wins Maritime CleanTech Award for 2025
Zinus takes home this year’s top award for its important role in pushing maritime electrification forward. The jury highlights the company’s fast-growing global reach, and
Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney partner for turnkey ROTV surveying and inspection capability
Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney Underwater Technology have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) creating a new level of turnkey capability in towed underwater sensing
Collaboration for monitoring and restoring Europe’s kelp forests
Kongsberg Satellite Services, SeaForester, and Kongsberg Discovery sign an agreement to collaborate on developing an efficient monitoring solution to support sustainable sea forest management, restoration,
bound4blue targets Asian growth with new production capabilities and partnerships in China
Shanghai, 27th November 2025 – bound4blue, a global leader in wind propulsion systems, has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new production capabilities
Kongsberg Discovery welcomes the Joint Declaration of Baltic Sea Security for protecting critical infrastructure
Subsea pipelines, power cables, offshore platforms, and sensor arrays have become critical to modern society — and increasingly vulnerable. The Joint Declaration of Baltic Sea Security,
As the shadow fleet expands, loss of visibility poses a growing threat to maritime safety
The shipping industry has always been good at navigating uncertainty; however the rapid expansion of the shadow fleet represents a different kind of risk. It’s
Inchcape Shipping Services Opens New Office in Geoje, Korea
Inchcape Shipping Services, a global leader in port agency and maritime services, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Geoje, Korea.
Alfa Laval signs strategic MOU with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech for ammonia fuel system collaboration
Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech, marking a significant step toward strengthening cooperation in developing safe
V.Ships Streamlines EU Maritime Compliance with OceanScore’s Platform, Delivering World-Class Service Across Global Fleet Operations
Leading ship management company adopts OceanScore’s solutions to simplify complex EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations while maintaining exceptional customer service Hamburg — V.Ships, one of the
Team Norway Pavilion Receives Honour at Marintec China
At Marintec China 2025, Norway takes centre stage as Guest Country of Honour — celebrating its leadership in sustainable and digital maritime solutions. This year,
The Singapore Press Tour 2025: Reflections from the Lion City
After an inspiring and action-packed week in Singapore, we headed home filled with new knowledge, valuable connections, and appreciation for this vibrant maritime hub. It
Maritime leaders unite to tackle ocean plastic with launch of new alliance: the Maritime Association for Clean Seas
Leading shipping companies are joining forces to combat ocean plastic pollution through the launch of the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS): a new industry
Alfa Laval service centre in Zhoushan adds strength to global service presence
In September 2025, Alfa Laval inaugurated a new and expanded service centre in Zhoushan, China. The facility places vital services, spare parts and skilled service
Inchcape Shipping Services Opens New Office in Manzanillo, Mexico
Expanding Pacific Coast Coverage to Support Growing Maritime Demand Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global leader in port agency and marine services, has officially opened
Goltens signs MOU with WE Tech Solutions to accelerate energy-efficient marine retrofits
Dubai, UAE / Vaasa, Finland – Goltens Worldwide and WE Tech Solutions Oy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote, sell, and deliver
Orca AI unveils Co-Captain – world’s first ‘Waze of the seas’ enabling vessels to share data in real time to optimize navigation
London, UK: Maritime technology pioneer Orca AI has launched Co-Captain, a groundbreaking new function in its operational platform. For the first time, vessels can share data
Bluetech Finland’s fully wind-optimized ‘SeaWasp’ tanker concept boosts vessel performance by up to 13.5%
Bluetech’s wind-optimized tanker design models demonstrate significant gains in propulsion power and fuel savings on representative trade routes, based on a joint research project with
Digital dry-docking: Tidewater identifies 60% time saving with UniSea’s Maindeck app on PSV project
Tidewater has estimated time savings of as much as 60% by using UniSea’s Maindeck application to manage the dry-docking of its platform supply vessel (PSV)
Framo builds ‘factory of the future’ to meet strong demand for pumping tech across ocean industries
Bergen, Norway: World-leading pumping systems specialist Framo is taking another strategic step into the future with the expansion of its factory at Holsnøy in Vestland
Daphne Technology and Maran Gas Conclude First Shipboard Plasma-Catalytic Methane Abatement Pilot
Daphne Technology and Maran Gas Conclude First Shipboard Plasma-Catalytic Methane Abatement Pilot Lausanne, Switzerland, October 30th 2025 – Daphne Technology and Maran Gas, part of the Angelicoussis Group, announce the
Introducing PntGuard™ – the ultimate safeguard against GNSS spoofing and jamming at sea
LYSAKER, Norway, and MANASSAS, Va., USA – Tschudi Shipping Company, NAL Research, and SGM Technology AS today commercially launched PntGuard™, a maritime-security solution that provides pinpoint situational awareness. It supports
Goltens Dubai celebrates launch of pioneering exploration cruise vessel Captain Arctic
Dubai, UAE – Following successful completion of hull fabrication, Goltens Dubai was proud to witness the launch of the Captain Arctic, a groundbreaking near-zero-emission exploration vessel designed
Daphne Technology Wins Two Awards at the 2025 SPE ATCE Startup Village
Houston, Texas, October 28th, 2025 – Daphne Technology has received two awards at the Startup Village Energy Startup Competition, organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Alfa Laval UK Supercharges Dry-Dock Strategy To Cut Vessel Downtime
Marine technology leader Alfa Laval UK strengthens its drydock support for shipowners and operators with customised pre-docking audits and tailored spare parts solutions to boost efficiency
Harren Group partners with Orca AI to promote AI-powered navigational safety for newbuild fleet
London, UK: Harren Group, one of Germany’s leading ship-owning and maritime logistics specialists, will partner with maritime technology pioneer Orca AI to strengthen navigational safety
Changing channels: select the right media platform for optimal impact
There are diverse promotional opportunities for maritime companies with a story to tell to connect with their target audience – from press releases and social
Less is more: taking aim with a focused media distribution strategy
Developing an effective media distribution strategy is key to maximising exposure for your press release to build brand awareness and position your company as a
Norway’s Sunnmøre maritime cluster delivering transformative technologies for energy transition
The diverse and dynamic maritime cluster of western Norway’s Sunnmøre region is drawing on a rich shipbuilding heritage to spawn a new generation of revolutionary
New HUGIN for the University of Gothenburg to Replace “Ran”
The purchase contract is currently being signed for the HUGIN underwater vehicle with a 3000-meter range, which will replace “Ran”, lost under an Antarctic glacier
A must-have for fleet management: NavFleet app puts efficiency at your fingertips
Tor Håkon Svanes, Product Manager, NavFleet, explains how the new NavFleet app can transform traditional fleet monitoring and management for ambitious owners and operators, putting
Corvus Energy Secures Growth Capital from Leading International Investors to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonization
Bergen, Norway – 09.10.2025 Corvus Energy, the world’s leading supplier of energy-storage systems (ESS) for the maritime industry, announced today it has secured a $60
New SIP+ valve from HJ Lubricators dramatically cuts retrofit time
Hadsund, Denmark: Cylinder lubrication systems specialist HJ Lubricators has launched SIP+, a next-generation upgrade of its patented Swirl Injection Principle (SIP) valve for two-stroke marine
Goltens and IPCO Power join forces in fuel system optimization
Dubai, UAE and Amsterdam, Netherlands – Goltens Worldwide and IPCO Power and have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly support shipowners in achieving more efficient and sustainable
Tell, don’t sell: Why Thought Leadership matters in marketing…
A company’s greatest asset is its people. And the in-house competence of a company or organization also represents a rich mine of specialist domain expertise
Amplifying your message: how to be HEARD above the NOISE…
It has become harder than ever to get your message across amid the cacophony of competing narratives in the media marketplace. So how do you
If AI doesn’t know you, your customers won’t either
AI is changing everything… including the way your target markets search for, anddiscover, information. But where would a large language model like ChatGPT,Gemini or Perplexity
Alfa Laval FCM LPG chosen as the fuel supply system for four new LPG carriers
Alfa Laval FCM LPG fuel supply system has been selected for four new LPG carrier projects by two leading shipyards in Asia. Known for its efficient
NAVTOR partners with Risk Intelligence to integrate risk into route planning
NAVTOR has announced a breakthrough product launch with Risk Intelligence, helping global users of its NavStation route planning platform navigate maritime’s “dynamic risk reality” with
Aker Solutions and Kongsberg Discovery join forces in protecting critical infrastructure
Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions are joining forces to showcase a drone (UAV) detection system in Stavanger, using Kongsberg’s Drone Detection Radar. This marks the
Goltens secures milestone Middle East distribution agreement with Germany’s PEINER SMAG
Dubai, UAE: Goltens Worldwide subsidiary Goltens Company Ltd, Dubai Branch, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with German specialist in lifting solutions, PEINER SMAG Lifting Technologies
The Switch reaches 500 shaft generator orders, contributing to decarbonization in global shipping
Helsinki, Finland; September 17, 2025 The Switch, a leading supplier of permanent magnet shaft generators, celebrates its 500th shaft generator order. This milestone underscores the
bound4blue secures LR validation for Pwind calculation methodology, supporting regulatory and financial gains for shipowners
London, 16th September 2025 – bound4blue has taken another step forward in its mission to accelerate and simplify the adoption of wind power, with the validation
Vestdavit Set to Embark on New Era of Growth Following Acquisition by Fairbanks Morse Defense
BERGEN, NORWAY – September 10, 2025 – Vestdavit, the leading European supplier of advanced davit systems, has entered a new phase in its development through a
Kongsberg Discovery receives U.S. DoD certification for MBR communication system
Oslo, Norway, 10 September 2025 – Kongsberg Discovery today announced that its Mobile Broadband Radio (MBR) MK3 series has received DD1494 certification from the United States
bound4blue scores first LPG contract with unique non-explosion proof eSAIL® solution for BWEK
September 9, Barcelona: BW Epic Kosan (BWEK), a world leader in LPG, petrochemicals and speciality gas transportation, has signed an agreement with bound4blue for the installation
𝗗𝗦𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵
There’s something quite magical about leaving Gothenburg by ferry and sailing for an hour into the stunning archipelago, arriving on the small island of Donsö, home to
Inchcape Shipping Services Expands Global Footprint with New Office in Las Palmas, Spain
Inchcape Shipping Services, a global leader in port agency and marine services, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Las Palmas,
Höegh Autoliners names Höegh Moonlight at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo, Norway: Höegh Autoliners today celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-Class vessel in commercial operation at Sweden’s leading port and the largest in the Nordic
Ionic adopts Orca AI fleet-wide to boost safety
London, UK: Greek shipowner extends coverage of Orca AI’s operational platform to 100% of its fleet, representing another key deal for the maritime AI pioneer.
Goltens Worldwide Opens New Service Facility in Batam, Indonesia
Dubai, UAE: Goltens Worldwide, the leading independent provider of specialized repair and retrofit services to the marine and power industries, is proud to announce the grand
‘Ears in the ocean’ to boost global safety and sustainability as Kongsberg Discovery rolls out passive acoustic technology
Kongsberg Discovery is targeting a global roll out of advanced passive acoustic technology, helping markets such as the oil, gas and naval sectors detect operational
OceanScore Launches Industry’s Most Accurate and Transparent FuelEU Pool-Price Index (OPX)
New pooling price index brings transparency and clarity to emerging FuelEU Maritime pooling market. HAMBURG, Germany – OceanScore today announced the launch of the OceanScore Pool-Price
Atlantic Shrike achieves 11% fuel reduction with seaq energy storage system
Atlantic Towing Limited has achieved a major milestone in its decarbonization journey with the successful retrofit of the Atlantic Shrike. Equipped with Vard Electro’s SeaQ
Daphne Technology publishes new white paper on the value of direct emissions monitoring in shipping
Ecublens, Switzerland, August 26th, 2025 – Daphne Technology has released a new white paper: From Assumptions to Accuracy – Unlocking the Value of Direct Emissions Monitoring in the
Accelerating innovation by acquisition
Kongsberg Discovery is strengthening our capabilities for the detection and interpretation of complex underwater environments by expanding our product portfolio with electromagnetic sensors. Kongsberg
Star Information Systems strengthens global leadership in data-driven asset management with Sharecat acquisition
Trondheim, Norway: Star Information Systems (STAR) has acquired Sharecat, a recognized provider of solutions for managing and improving technical data quality for complex industrial operations.
OceanScore Reaches 2,300 Contracted Vessels, with more Shipping Companies Turning to Efficient, Transparent, and Smarter ETS and FuelEU management
Hamburg, 30 July 2025 — OceanScore has now surpassed 2,300 contracted vessels, a milestone that reflects a growing demand across the maritime sector for compliance solutions that simplify
Tschudi teams up with NAL Research and SGM Technology in pioneering project to deliver anti-spoofing and jamming navigation aid
Manassas, VA, and Lysaker, Norway: Multi-party collaboration addresses serious threat to safety of navigation and visibility of high-value assets in degraded and compromised Global Positioning System
Martijn Bergink appointed President of the Marine Division of Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval today announces that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. This is in addition to his
Framo technology anchors milestone offshore wind project in Asia-Pacific
Bergen, Norway: All 66 suction-bucket jacket (SBJ) foundations for Ørsted’s Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan have now been successfully installed, with
Autonomous ships will be a reality long before the industry is ready – and that’s a good thing
For years, shipping’s relationship with autonomy has been one of cautious optimism, mixed with deep scepticism. We’ve talked about autonomous ships as if they were
Starts production of autonomous underwater vehicles in the U.S.
Kongsberg Discovery has decided to start production of HUGIN, an autonomous underwater vehicle, in the U.S. This strategic decision reflects the commitment to supporting the
Goltens signs partnership with Orcan Energy for implementation of Marine ORC systems
Dubai, UAE: Goltens Worldwide, a global leader in ship repair, retrofit, and green marine technologies, has signed an agreement with Munich-based cleantech company Orcan Energy AG,
NAVTOR opens new office in Dubai to support regional growth
NAVTOR is continuing its ambitious global growth with the launch of NAVTOR Middle East, the company’s 13th dedicated regional office. Following less than a month after
Goltens appointed global non-exclusive sales agent and approved installation partner for retrofits of The Frese FUELSAVE® System
Dubai, UAE: Goltens Worldwide, a global leader in marine retrofit and green technology solutions, has entered into a non-exclusive sales agency agreement and preferred global installation partner with Denmark-based
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Here at Blue-C we’re constantly progressing to ensure our valued clients can do the same. That’s why we’ve formed a new partnership with Cynthia Harris,
SMDERI-QET achieves world’s first ship-to-ship LCO₂ transfer
On 19 June, the world’s first ship-to-ship liquified carbon dioxide (LCO₂) transfer was successfully completed at the Yangshan Deep-Water Port in Hangzhou Bay, Shanghai. The project
PRIMAR release of first S-100 data set triggers key Canadian trials for new ECDIS standard
The Regional ENC Distribution Centre (RENC) PRIMAR has released the first in a series of data sets based on the new S-100 standard for electronic
bound4blue hits bullseye with third-party assessed average daily fuel savings of 1.7 metric tons, and higher peaks, on LDA ro-ro
Barcelona, June 25: bound4blue has underlined the business case for adopting eSAIL® wind propulsion technology, with today’s release of BVS assessed operational fuel savings on the Louis Dreyfus
Nordic partnership between Tykoflex and Kongsberg Discovery aims to advance smart subsea infrastructure
Visby, Sweden, June 25 2025 Tykoflex AB and Kongsberg Discovery have entered a strategic partnership to explore how Tykoflex’s proven fiber optic subsea closures can
Vestdavit Secures Largest Sales Contract yet with Damen for State-of-the-Art Davit Systems
Vestdavit has marked a significant company milestone with the signing of its biggest sales contract yet, delivering cutting edge davit systems to leading global shipbuilder
OceanScore’s FuelEU Pooling Marketplace operational with attractive range of offers listed
OceanScore FuelEU Pooling Marketplace has Started Operations, Marking the Start of Live Trading Hamburg — OceanScore today announced that it has launched its FuelEU Pooling Marketplace.
Kongsberg Discovery expands in the United States
The global technology leader Kongsberg Discovery announces on June 17 the signing of an agreement to acquire Sonatech, a prominent expert in the field of
NAVTOR targets regional potential with creation of NAVTOR Türkiye
NAVTOR has reaffirmed its commitment to providing world-class service and support to customers in Turkey and the surrounding region with the launch of NAVTOR Türkiye in Istanbul.
UniSea sees more yards get onboard Maindeck price portal to simplify tenders for dry-docking projects
UniSea has streamlined the tendering process for dry-docking projects with the launch of its Maindeck price quotation portal that is now being used by over
OceanScore wins new clients with Asia expansion to support regional compliance
Regulatory readiness is high on the agenda for Asian shipping players seeking to navigate the complexities of the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. And OceanScore