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YoungShip puts focus on attracting and developing shipping’s next generation
Copenhagen, Denmark – Shipping needs to attract a new generation of talent, help young professionals navigate an industry being reshaped by technology, regulation and geopolitics, and give
Optimarin Guardian receives DNV Type Approval
Optimarin integrates proven Hyde Marine UV reactor technology with its established control system and component portfolio, creating a compact BWMS range from 60 to 3,000
bound4blue secures Bureau Veritas Design Assessment for Model 3-24 eSAIL®
Barcelona, 08 September 2026 – bound4blue has received a Design Assessment from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its flagship Model 3-24 eSAIL®, developed to maximise
Alfa Laval expands PureBallast 3 Ultra portfolio with new skid solution for faster, simpler installation
Alfa Laval unveils PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid, a new skid-mounted version of its PureBallast 3 Ultra ballast water management system. Developed in response to customer
bound4blue and Marflet Marine fly the flag for innovation with landmark eSAIL® installation
Barcelona, 3 September 2026 – bound4blue has completed the installation of four 22-metre eSAIL® suction sails onboard Marflet Marine’s Santiago I, positioning the company as the first
Alfa Laval launches Hukka-5, the next-generation exhaust gas steam boiler, advancing energy efficiency onboard cruise vessels
Alfa Laval introduces at SMM 2026 “Hukka-5”, the next-generation exhaust gas steam boiler designed to enhance waste heat recovery on cruise vessels and passenger ferries.
Odfjell selects bound4blue eSAILs® for second chemical tanker Bow Optima
Barcelona, 1st September – bound4blue has signed a repeat order with Odfjell, the leading deep-sea chemical tanker owner and operator, for the installation of eSAILs® on the
The Switch sees fuel efficiency drive strongest-ever order run for electric machines
Lappeenranta, Finland: Buoyant newbuilding activity combined with a growing focus on energy efficiency and optimisation in newbuild specifications has helped drive one of the strongest-ever order
Maryam Shipmanagement rebrands to MSM and moves to new Dubai headquarters
Dubai, UAE – Maryam Shipmanagement adopts MSM as its new corporate identity and relocates its Dubai headquarters to new premises in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The change reflects that already
Corvus Energy expands LFP portfolio with Blue Whale NxtGen Power
High-power LFP battery system developed based on BYD battery technology extends Corvus’ NxtGen platform to tugs, workboats and ferries with high C-rate demand. Bergen, Norway
Orca AI expands deployment with Eastern Pacific Shipping following successful operational validation
London, UK: Orca AI has expanded its collaboration with Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) following the successful completion of a pilot involving five vessels and more
KONGSBERG launches Aegir SSA – a new family of sonars for Subsea Situational Awareness
Stavanger, Norway – August 24th, 2026 KONGSBERG today announced the launch of Aegir SSA (Subsea Situational Awareness), a new family of sonars designed to improve maritime
Bringing the industry together to navigate a new ocean business reality
Oslo Ocean Days Thought Leader article – Jan Ole Huseby, DNB How can the industry navigate change while staying on course to achieve business, operational
Right here, right now: DNV onboard to help shape industry future at Oslo Ocean Days
Right here, right now: DNV onboard to help shape industry future at Oslo Ocean Days Technology is maturing, expertise is available and pathways to opportunity
Corvus Energy Secures 40MWh Landmark Battery Contract for BC Ferries’ New Major Vessels Program
Canada and Bergen, Norway—August 11th, 2026, Corvus Energy, the leading supplier of zero emission solutions for the ocean industry, has been awarded a milestone contract
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA takes delivery of final third-generation CABU vessel
Oslo, 6 August 2026: Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (“KCC”) today took delivery of MV Baltazar, its third and final contracted third-generation CABU vessel, from New
New Providence Gas selects ECOnnect’s Marine Transfer Solution for Bahamas LNG project
ECOnnect Energy has signed an agreement with New Providence Gas Ltd (NPG), a joint venture between Shell Bahamas Power Company Inc (Shell) and Sun Oil Holdings
bound4blue completes eSAIL® installation on groundbreaking South Pacific multipurpose vessel
4th August, Barcelona – bound4blue has completed the installation of a 22-metre-high eSAIL® onboard the innovative newbuild multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae, marking a major milestone for
Making waves with a ship naming ceremony
A ship naming ceremony is more than a tradition. It’s a moment that reflects your company’s identity, values, and standing within the maritime industry. This
Opening doors: How media events can enhance editorial opportunities to boost visibility
Staying visible is one of the biggest marketing challenges for maritime companies operating in a global industry with multiple actors, strong competition and a constant
Making coverage count: Leveraging a press release to deliver long-term value
A press release is an essential tool to communicate company news about a new product launch, newbuild delivery, strategic acquisition or executive appointment – but
Why your next software investment may fail – and what to fix first
The key to maritime business transformation is building rock-solid organisational foundations, writes Senior Business Adviser MARTIN KARLSTAD of business transformation specialist PATHWAYS. Maritime and offshore companies have unprecedented
OceanScore sees growing port adoption of PortView as EU ports strategy raises pressure for measurable environmental results
Hamburg, Germany – OceanScore, the maritime data and sustainability company helping shipping and ports turn regulatory and environmental complexity into commercial success, today announced growing adoption
Nor-Shipping 2027 Thought Leader – Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, CEO Maritime at DNV
Energy-efficiency measures first as low-GHG fuels and technologies scale In an age of regulatory shift, geopolitical uncertainty and commercial pressure it can be difficult to
KONGSBERG delivers advanced technology suite for next-generation NIOZ research vessel Anna Weber-van Bosse
KONGSBERG has supplied a comprehensive package of advanced ocean science and navigation technologies for RV Anna Weber-van Bosse, the new ocean research vessel owned and
KONGSBERG secures contract to protect critical infrastructure
KONGSBERG has signed a new contract for the delivery of its market-leading technologies to protect critical infrastructure, highlighting the growing demand for solutions that safeguard
bound4blue eases eSAIL® adoption with ABS review of Pwind calculation methodology
2nd July, Barcelona – Wind propulsion pioneer bound4blue has achieved another milestone, with ABS review of its proprietary force matrix methodology for calculating Pwind values. The independent
NAVTOR – Ten top tips for navigating UK ETS: from compliance to competitive advantage
If you’re viewing today’s arrival of UK ETS with mounting unease, fear not! NAVTOR’s Performance Director Jacob Clausen is here to help simplify complexity, turning
NAVTOR sets new standards with Digital Logbook ‘industry firsts’
NAVTOR has unveiled the latest iteration of its Digital Logbooks offering, featuring the industry’s first integrated Visitors log onboard, in addition to a unique Remaining on
KONGSBERG delivers advanced Vessel Traffic Services solution for Great Belt VTS
KONGSBERG has successfully delivered a new Vessel Traffic Services solution for Great Belt VTS, supporting safe and efficient traffic management through one of Europe’s busiest
Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ Receives Lloyd’s Register Factual Statement for Continuous Marine Emissions Monitoring
A joint press release by Lloyd’s Register and Daphne Technology Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ Receives Lloyd’s Register Factual Statement for Continuous Marine Emissions Monitoring Lausanne, Switzerland,
ECOnnect Energy lands contract to supply LNG transfer solution to Puerto Bahía terminal in Colombia
Oslo, Norway and Cartagena, Colombia – Norway’s ECOnnect Energy has signed an agreement with Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía S.A., a majority-owned subsidiary of Canada’s Frontera Energy Corp.,
Reducing the reporting burden across fleets: Ulstein Digital launches AI-powered MRV and NOx compliance tools
Ship operators face mounting pressure from environmental reporting, with crews and office staff spending hours on manual processes. Ulstein Digital now launches two AI-powered solutions
KONGSBERG accelerates seabed mapping developments with Ocean Exploration Trust expedition aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus
KONGSBERG and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) are set to dive deeper than ever before in a new expedition to map vast areas of previously
Trygve Nøkleby Announced as Winner of the 20th WISTA Norway Leadership Award
Trygve Nøkleby, Managing Director of the Bergen Shipowners Association, has been named the 20th recipient of the WISTA Norway Leadership Award. Chosen by a vote of
bound4blue receives DNV Type Approval for most powerful installed eSAIL®
Barcelona, 09, June 2026 – bound4blue has received Type Approval Design Certification (TADC) from DNV for its Model 3-24 eSAIL®, the company’s largest and most powerful installed
KONGSBERG and DRASS announce strategic partnership
Growing demand for advanced underwater intelligence systems, particularly in sensing and robotics, is driving the next generation of highly autonomous underwater vehicles. This partnership is
OceanScore and Anglo-Eastern collaborate on EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime compliance support
OceanScore and Anglo-Eastern establish a structured approach to EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime implementation HAMBURG, 8 June 2026 – OceanScore and Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (“Anglo-Eastern”) are
Lloyd’s Register signs MoU to advance wind-assisted MR tanker design
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with K Shipbuilding, bound4blue and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) to jointly
StormGeo and OceanScore strengthen cooperation at Posidonia 2026
Athens, Greece – StormGeo and OceanScore have deepened their ongoing cooperation through the signing of a collaboration agreement during Posidonia 2026 in Athens on 2 June. The
UniSea acquires AI-powered frontline intelligence company Kaiko Systems
UniSea has completed the acquisition of German maritime software company Kaiko Systems to further expand its Fleet Management System (FMS) with AI-powered pre-inspection tools, establishing
StormGeo sensor data integration with Alfa Laval delivers better technical insight to boost ship performance
StormGeo is expanding its Voyage Intelligence platform by integrating sensor data from shipboard energy consumers to deliver real-time insights for enhanced technical performance under a
Inchcape Shipping Services Launches NVOCC Service in the United States Following FMC Licensing
Newly granted Ocean Transportation Intermediary license expands the company’s role in US international ocean freight Inchcape Shipping Services today announced the launch of its new
Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Brunei, strengthening support for offshore, naval and logistics operations
Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Brunei Darussalam, strengthening its local presence in a strategically important market for offshore, naval and logistics
Alfa Laval joins ESOMOOR project to advance biofouling management for floating offshore wind
Alfa Laval has partnered in the ESOMOOR project, aimed at advancing shared mooring technologies for large-scale floating offshore wind farms. The project brings together industry
Trading on volatility: Smarter voyage decisions can boost payback amid market swings
Higher bunker prices. Trade route disruption. Soaring freight rates. The impact of the Middle East war on global shipping has again demonstrated how geopolitical shocks
BOLL FILTER CORPORATION appoints Goltens as authorized filtration solution distributor
Miami, FL / Houston, TX – Goltens Worldwide’s US stations in Florida and Texas have been officially appointed as an authorized distributors for BOLL FILTER CORPORATION,
KONGSBERG brings proven autonomous underwater capability – and Canadian-engineered sensors – to CANSEC 2026
KONGSBERG will showcase its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology at CANSEC 2026, taking place May 27–28 at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa. Visitors to booth 707 will
DNK launches first-of-its-kind programme to protect vessels from electronic signal interference
Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) has launched an innovative programme to provide members access to Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) services to counter the growing risk
Alfa Laval to showcase its latest innovations at Posidonia 2026
Posidonia, a prominent event on the global maritime map, will take place 1-5 June in Athens, Greece. Alfa Laval will be present to meet with
Don’t use the MASS Code as an excuse to do nothing
By Yarden Gross, CEO and Co-founder, Orca AI This week in London, the IMO is expected to adopt the MASS Code – the regulatory framework
bound4blue and Cryosafe Services partner to support LNG Carrier eSAIL® applications
Barcelona, 14/05/2026: Cryosafe Services, a leader in LNG operations and consultancy support services, has signed a partnership agreement with bound4blue to collaborate towards the application of bound4blue
Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage strengthen partnership with Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Advance Next Generation Maritime Battery Technology
Bergen, Norway – 13 May 2026 – Corvus Energy AS, the global leader in zero‑emission maritime energy solutions, and BYD Energy Storage, a global leader in
OceanScore expands FuelEU Pooling Marketplace amid evolving market dynamics
Hamburg, Germany: Maritime emissions and compliance solutions provider OceanScore has substantially expanded its FuelEU Pooling Marketplace amid a substantial fall in its OceanScore Pool-Price Index (OPX)
Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ Receives DNV Statement of Compliance for Direct Emissions Monitoring
Onboard testing confirms suitability for continuous direct CO2 measurement within EU MRV Method D reporting frameworks. Lausanne, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026 – Based on onboard testing and independent technical
Norway leads push to bring nuclear propulsion to commercial reality
With demonstration projects now underway – including a nuclear-powered LNG tanker and an offshore vessel – the debate is shifting from whether nuclear shipping is
bound4blue completes second eSAIL® installation for Maersk Tankers
Barcelona, 29 April 2026 – bound4blue has completed the second in an agreed rollout of five ‘plug and play’ suction sail installations across Maersk Tanker’s advanced
Corvus Energy Achieves DNV Cybersecurity Type Approval for Dolphin NxtGen, Strengthening Leadership in Secure Maritime Energy Storage
Bergen, Norway and Vancouver, Canada – April 30, 2026 – Corvus Energy, the leading provider of zero‑emission energy solutions for the maritime industry, has received DNV
Orca AI joins forces with Samsung Heavy Industries to accelerate autonomous vessel technology
London, UK – Leading maritime AI company Orca AI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the world’s leading
SINAY boosts maritime intelligence platform with MariTrace acquisition
Caen, France – Maritime intelligence specialist SINAY has acquired UK-based vessel tracking platform MariTrace, strengthening the French company’s position as an integrated provider of security, operational and environmental intelligence.
The optimal route: Moving beyond conventional thinking to holistic voyage planning
Digital tools for automated routing have been a game-changer for shipping by enabling shorter voyage times and enhanced fuel efficiency to cut costs and emissions.
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
bound4blue completes eSAIL® installation on Klaveness Combination Carriers’ CABU III newbuild
Barcelona, 22 April 2026 – bound4blue today announces completion of the installation of two 24-metre eSAILs® onboard the Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) newbuild MV Baltazar. bound4blue’s unique
Green steel expansion can set the stage for energy market shift in the Nordics, according to StormGeo
The Nordics are set for a new phase of structural growth in electricity demand with expected realisation of green steel fabrication projects that can trigger
StormGeo strengthens Bunker Management platform with real-time pricing integration by partnering with Tideform
Oslo, Norway, 20.04.2026 – StormGeo is enhancing its Bunker Management platform by integrating real-time bunker pricing data from Tideform, enabling shipping companies to strengthen cost control and strategic
Daphne Technology Announces CHF 15 million Investment by Taranis to Accelerate Commercialisation of Its Methane Abatement System
Lausanne, Switzerland, April 20th, 2026 – Daphne Technology, an industrial decarbonization company solving the methane slip problem in natural gas engine exhaust, today announced the first close of
Nor-Shipping announces NEXT move for 2027
Are you ready to discover what’s NEXT at Nor-Shipping 2027? The Oslo and Lillestrøm based event has chosen NEXT as the main theme of its
Joint Orca AI-NorthStandard study highlights strong impact of AI on navigational safety
London, UK – A large-scale operational study conducted jointly by Orca AI and leading P&I club NorthStandard marks the first time an AI navigation provider and marine insurer
OceanScore integrates Compliance Manager directly with major shipping groups’ financial systems
Leading ship managers and top-tier fleet operators already live on integrated platform, eliminating manual data handling across chartering, operations and finance Hamburg, 14 April 2026 —
Orca AI Receives ClassNK Technology Qualification for Autonomous Ship Perception Capabilities
London, UK: The perception capabilities of the Orca AI platform within the DFFAS+ autonomous ship project have received official Technology Qualification (TQ) from the Japanese classification
Seaonics expands training and simulator offering with partnership in Taiwan.
Seaonics has signed an agreement with Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) to install a Seaonics gangway simulator at the MTIC training center located
Making voyage decisions count: Why real-time commercial visibility is vital to deliver value with optimization
A lack of commercial clarity in voyage planning can lead to inefficiencies that silently erode margins – and real optimization is all about connecting the
Orca AI ranks No. 1 on Fast Company’s EMEA innovation list
London, UK – Orca AI is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, joining
The Switch launches compact PMM850M permanent magnet machine with water-jacket cooling for marine
Lappeenranta, Finland – The Switch, a leading supplier of permanent magnet (PM) machines for marine applications, has launched the PMM850M PM machine, a compact, high-efficiency solution
KONGSBERG Introduces the SY60: A New Standard in High Performance Sportfishing Sonar
KONGSBERG has launched the SY60, a next‑generation omnidirectional sonar designed to deliver a new level of clarity, range, and target separation for sportfishing operators. Building
Nor-Shipping and TradeWinds partner to launch Oslo Ocean Days
Nor-Shipping and TradeWinds partner to launch Oslo Ocean Days Nor-Shipping and TradeWinds have joined forces to launch Oslo Ocean Days, a new high-level leadership forum
Alfa Laval scales AR-enabled remote support to boost vessel performance and compliance at sea
Leveraging the advancements in connectivity and augmented reality (AR) technology, Alfa Laval is strengthening its remote service offering to help crews troubleshoot, maintain compliance and
Kongsberg Discovery and Fugro consolidate partnership with Main Supplier agreement
Kongsberg Discovery and Fugro have signed a new framework agreement that strengthens a decades-long technology partnership between the two companies. The contract, confirmed at Oceanology
Eastern Pacific Shipping completes second bound4blue eSAIL® installation with first newbuild deployment
Barcelona, 19 March, 2025 – bound4blue and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) have completed the second installation of eSAILs® in EPS’ fleet, fitting three 22-metre-high units on
What do you do when your ship and crew ends up in a conflict zone with no reliable position?
When GNSS and AIS signals become unreliable in a high-tension region, the immediate priority is to retain safe navigational control of the vessel, write Steffen Grefsgård,
OceanScore Strengthens Position Among Third-Party Ship Managers With Wallem Partnership
Hamburg — OceanScore has been selected by Wallem Group to support the commercial management of emissions compliance across its managed fleet. The partnership strengthens OceanScore’s position as a
Kongsberg Listen scores commercial breakthrough with DOF HUGIN order
Kongsberg Discovery has secured the first commercial order for its newly launched Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensing solution. Leading provider of integrated subsea and marine services
From Press Tour to TradeWinds coverage: Connecting maritime companies with global media
In February 2026, Blue-C organised an international maritime press tour to Gothenburg and Donsö, bringing together leading journalists from global shipping media with companies across
The end of benign navigation: Shipping must prepare for a world of unreliable signals
Maritime navigation systems were made for a world with reliable location data. But when GPS spoofing becomes a tool in modern warfare, playing havoc with
Gard and NAVTOR partner to launch Gard Insights on NavStation
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.
Alfa Laval completes Factory Acceptance Test for FCM Ammonia, confirming commercial readiness for ammonia-fuelled engines
Alfa Laval has successfully completed the certified Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for FCM Ammonia fuel supply system, class certified by China Classification Society (CCS). The
OceanScore Inaugurates Tokyo Office, Reinforcing Its Role as the Maritime Industry’s Compliance Backbone
Tokyo / Hamburg, 5.March.2026 — OceanScore has formally inaugurated its Tokyo office, marking the next phase of its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region as emissions regulation
Orca AI extends situational awareness to full 360° Field of View
London, UK – Maritime AI company Orca AI has launched the next generation of its AI-based operational platform, delivering a seamless 360° field of view
Kongsberg Discovery demonstrates new age of navigation potential with north-seeking MEMS
Kongsberg Discovery has announced the successful development of a revolutionary step forward in resilient, accurate and accessible navigation technology, unveiling a groundbreaking north-seeking micro-electromechanical system
Gothenburg & Donsö Maritime Press Tour 2026
Over four intensive and inspiring days, we brought leading international maritime journalists face to face with the companies shaping the future of Swedish shipping From
Kongsberg Discovery launches HISAS2020 as standalone solution, setting a new standard in ultra-high-resolution underwater imaging
Kongsberg Discovery is opening up access to one of the world’s most advanced underwater imaging technologies, with today’s market launch of the HISAS2020 synthetic aperture
StormGeo strengthens fleet performance services with exclusive India pre-launch of new premium advisory offering
StormGeo is strengthening its Voyage Intelligence offering with the launch of a new Premium Fleet Performance Center Service that will help shipowners and managers turn
Brim Explorer orders the world’s most efficient battery-powered vessels
Tourism and technology company Brim Explorer has signed contracts for the construction of the world’s most efficient battery-powered passenger vessels. The two high-speed trimarans are
Kongsberg Discovery consolidates multibeam leadership with new EM2042 models for naval and deep-sea operations
Kongsberg Discovery has strengthened its multibeam echosounder portfolio with the launch of two new EM2042 variants, extending high-performance seabed mapping capability from surface vessels to
From The Fjords to Northern Explorer: Elevating a pioneering project with Blue-C media partnership
The distinctive design of The Fjords’ innovative sightseeing vessels makes them stand out – but they were an eye-catcher long before they hit the water
Eltronic FuelTech becomes part of G&O Maritime Group and strengthens the group’s position as a leading niche supplier to the maritime industry
G&O Maritime Group is strengthening its maritime activities through the expansion with fuel‑system specialist Eltronic FuelTech. By bringing together several strong and market‑leading maritime brands,
Kongsberg Discovery pushes electromagnetic sensing envelope with major upgrade to Kongsberg Listen
Kongsberg Discovery has upgraded its innovative Kongsberg Listen electromagnetic sensor system, setting new standards for inspections, surveys and knowledge acquisition in complex underwater environments. Formerly
The Switch reconfigures Vaasa factory as demand for DC systems accelerates
Marine power electronics (PE) specialist The Switch is realigning its Vaasa operations in Finland to strengthen production output amid accelerating vessel electrification. This restructuring will
Nor-Shipping unveils partners for 2027
Nor-Shipping has revealed anticipation is already growing for its 2027 event, taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm 7-11 June, with the news that some of
Press to play: How media briefings can elevate news and generate publicity
Effective news dissemination is about more than just a clever pitch, catchy headline and well-crafted copy. Amid fierce competition for attention, building media relationships is