Ship Technology

DEME’s WTIV Norse Wind on the day of delivery in 2025. Credit: © DEME/ABB. ABB has completed sea trials of its new Dynamic Positioning Class 2 (DP2) technology onboard Belgium …

In this interview, Bahri Chemicals President Faisal Al-Husseini details how the company is advancing the maritime industry’s next wave—following Bahri’s win of the Innovation Award for Advanced Immersive Maritime Training …

India’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered vessel reaches Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh for deployment. Credit: Inland Waterways Authority of India via X.com. India’s Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Minister Sarbananda …

bound4blue has already installed its eSAILs on seven ships and has orders for 12 additional vessels. Credit: bound4blue. bound4blue, a company specialising in wind propulsion systems for shipping, has raised …

The Everllence 21/31DF-M engine. Credit: Everllence. Everllence has announced that its 21/31 dual-fuel engine has successfully operated on ethanol across all load points during tests at its Frederikshavn facilities in …

The agreement will have both parties coordinate market activities to promote broader adoption of marine energy storage systems. Credit: CORVUS ENERGY. BYD Energy Storage and Corvus Energy have entered into …

SMT Shipping uses Spinergie’s SFM system to cut crew workload and improve data accuracy. Credit: Shutterstock SMT Shipping has introduced Spinergie’s Smart Fleet Management (SFM) system on about 30 of …

Mitsubishi and Nippon Steel have collaborated to use high-strength carbon-manganese steel in the construction of cargo tanks for LCO₂ carriers. Credit: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Nippon Steel …

The certification is said to confirm the system’s compliance with regulatory and safety standards following a review conducted in accordance with ClassNK’s rules. Credit: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK). ClassNK has …

DNV has confirmed that Jiangnan Shipyard’s onboard data platform aligns with ISO 19847 and ISO 19848. Credit: DNV. DNV has granted Jiangnan Shipyard in China an approval in principle (AiP) …

Nippon Paint Marine and Lloyd’s Register Advisory will assess the long-term speed loss performance of FASTAR and AQUATERRAS hull coatings. Credit: Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co., Ltd. Nippon Paint Marine …

SecureLoad Systems, a joint venture by Admaren Tech and Hoppe Marine, has won the Innovation Award in the Loading & Stability category in the 2025 Ship Technology Excellence Awards for …

WinGD unveiled the engine at Marintec China 2025, highlighting its use in ultra-large container vessels. Credit: StockStudio Aerials/Shutterstock.com. WinGD, a Swiss marine power company, has unveiled its first high-pressure liquefied …

The new high-capacity ViaSat-3 satellites will boost data speeds and network efficiency, supporting enhanced digitalisation for ship crews. Credit: GreenOak/Shutterstock.com. Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, has announced the next phase …

bound4blue stated that its eSAIL system is suitable for both new builds and retrofits. Credit: bound4blue. bound4blue, a company specialising in wind propulsion systems, has established new production capabilities in …

The world’s first electric pod thruster, on display in Finland. Credit: Wikimedia Commons For many mariners, propulsion options haven’t changed much in the last century: you either use an inboard …

Stena Line and ABP are preparing to start construction on a new freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham. Credit: David Lee Photography. Ferry company Stena Line and Associated …

Geopolitical, economic and technological forces are redefining the future of industrials. Credit: Adobe. From hyper-optimized to shock-resistant The industrial sector is under intense pressure from a confluence of geopolitical, economic …

The Vessel Reporting Analysis is intended to assist shipowners and operators in evaluating how well their vessel reports align with industry standards. Credit: Just dance/Shutterstock.com. Maritime SaaS software provider OrbitMI …

Hy2gen will begin preparing detailed plans for the facility, following the planning reservation granted by the City of Oulu. Credit: Esa Hiltula/Shutterstock.com. German firm Hy2gen has obtained a site at …

Alfa Laval Korea and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech have agreed to collaborate on developing ammonia fuel system solutions for dual-fuel vessels. Credit: ALFA LAVAL. Alfa Laval Korea and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech …

The MPA’s decision is part of Singapore’s strategy to establish itself as a multi-fuel bunkering hub, incorporating methanol as one of the marine fuel options. Credit: Erkut Acar/Shutterstock.com. The Maritime …

A HD Hyundai Heavy Industries constructed 13,000 TEU-class container ship that was delivered last year. Credit: HD Hyundai/PRNewswire. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has formalised a shipbuilding …

Consilium and Hyundai to evaluate the use of AI-powered cameras for fire detection in maritime environments. Credit: Consilium Safety Group. Consilium Safety Group and Hyundai Heavy Industries have entered into …

The product is designed for use on ships built with Mark III membrane technology. Credit: GTT – Roland Mouron. Material solutions company UPM has introduced WISA-LNG Spruce plywood as a …

Windward’s RSI integrates satellite data sources with proprietary feeds that provide AIS signals, vessel behaviour analytics, and cargo information. Credit: GreenOak/Shutterstock.com. Maritime AI company Windward has introduced its Remote Sensing …

The adoption of the connectivity solution will ensure cyber-secure communications for the operator’s refrigerated and general cargo vessels. Credit: Viasat, Inc. Seattle-based shipping company Coastal Transportation has entered into an …

Becker Marine Systems, a supplier of manoeuvring systems and energy-saving devices, has won Innovation and Environmental awards in the 2025 Ship Technology Excellence Awards for its anti-leeway fin daggerboard. The …

Henning Kuhlmann, Managing Director of Becker Marine Systems, shares how the company’s award-winning innovations—from hydrodynamic components to wind-assisted propulsion solutions—are shaping the future of greener shipping. In this exclusive interview …

The Identity Exchange platform was developed in collaboration with DCSA’s founding member carriers and industry partners. Credit: CC7/Shutterstock.com. The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has introduced a digital tool aimed …

Credit: SSI AI is the headline of 2025, but it’s the data story underneath that will determine how far the maritime industry can take it, writes Denis Morais, CEO at …

The engine’s integration with digital connectivity enables a continuous flow of data from shipboard sensors to Everllence’s onshore analytics systems. Credit: Everllence. Everllence has introduced its new dual-fuel ME-LGIA (liquid …

OPT stated that the integration will create a unified autonomy ecosystem encompassing hardware, power, and AI software. Credit: © 2025 Ocean Power Technologies via LinkedIn.com. Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has …

The NSU Tubarao is one of the world’s largest bulk carriers, primarily used to transport iron ore under a long-term charter agreement with Vale. Credit: Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. Anemoi …

The companies will collaborate to integrate Calcarea’s limestone weathering process into bulk carrier vessels. Credit: AURELIA Holding BV. Calcarea and Aurelia Design have agreed to develop ocean-based carbon capture technology …

Delivery of the first vessel in this series is planned for 2026. Credit: Marsmedia. EST-Floattech will supply its Octopus Lite battery systems for six new general cargo vessels to be …

BAR Technologies sales director Tom James and LR senior client relationship manager Steve Windrim. Credit: Lloyd’s Register Lloyd’s Register (LR) has approved BAR Technologies’ computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methodology to …

The MoU was signed by MPA chief executive Ang Wee Keong and RINA CEO and general manager Carlo Luzzatto. Credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The Maritime and Port …

Orca AI said that Co-Captain delivers route-specific alerts customised to each vessel’s operational context. Credit: Fahroni/Shutterstock.com. Orca AI has introduced Co-Captain, a new functionality integrated into its operational platform, enabling …

The platform delivers live fleet intelligence, bunker recommendations, and market indicators via Imarex, giving users timely data for fuel procurement decisions. Credit: Gerain0812/Shutterstock.com. StormGeo has introduced its next generation s-Insight …

Hankyu Ferry’s Yamato and Settsu vessels play an important role in transporting trucks and cargo such as food between the Kansai and Kyushu regions. Credit: Hankyu Ferry. Wärtsilä has entered …

The competitive landscape of major industry is being reshaped by new technologies. Credit: AdobeStock. The software revolution in heavy industry A quiet revolution is under way on the factory floor. …

The review found that one-quarter of suppliers did not measure greenhouse gas emissions, and over half used uncertified carbon systems. Credit: GreenOak/Shutterstock.com. A 12-month review by Achilles Network found that …

Maran Gas enabled the installation and operation of this first-of-its-kind technology on a vessel in active service. Credit: Daphne Technology. Daphne Technology and Angelicoussis Group’s business unit Maran Gas have …

5G-A & AI technologies offer tourists high-speed connectivity and immersive, multilingual experiences. Credit: Shutterstock Few things are more enjoyable than a river cruise – especially when it’s along China’s spectacular …

The agreement will help combine HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding expertise with Siemens’ digital twin and industrial software to enable end-to-end digitalisation from design to production. Credit: HD Hyundai. HD Hyundai and …

Officials from Hanwha Group, HMM, and KR during the MoU signing ceremony. Credit: photo_gonzo/Shutterstock.com. Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace, and Hanwha Systems have reached an agreement with South …

Outside view of the liquefied hydrogen fuel supply system. Credit: Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. A consortium consisting of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine Corporation has carried …

The PCS platform provides importers, exporters, freight forwarders, transport companies, and customs agents with digital tools for cargo tracking, and real-time status monitoring. Credit: DP World. DP World has commenced …