Ship Technology

Lumut Naval Shipyard is a premier shipbuilding and ship repair company and a Category Award Winner in the 2025 Ship Technology Excellence Awards. LUNAS, a premier naval and commercial shipbuilding …

Fresh off winning the Innovation Award in the Dredging category, Lumut Naval Shipyard CEO Ir. Azhar Jumaat shares how a bold reform strategy, relentless pursuit of innovation, and a commitment …

MARBEM’s activities include clarifying regulations, examining available technologies, and studying trends that affect efforts to reduce emissions. Credit: GreenOak/Shutterstock.com. A new international initiative, Maritime Beyond Methane (MARBEM), has commenced operations …

Data from the Descartes Global Shipping Report indicates that almost all major import categories originating from China experienced double-digit declines. Credit: Sven Hansche/Shutterstock.com. US container cargo imports in September 2025 …

The platform offers real-time route optimisation using operational and weather data, and compliance management for maritime regulations. Credit: APChanel/Shutterstock.com. Anglo-Eastern Univan Group has introduced a digital platform aimed at assisting …

The project will end with an on-water demonstration in spring 2026, featuring ZeroUSV’s Oceanus12 vessel with the GuardianAI suite in Plymouth. Credit: Evannovostro/Shutterstock.com. A new UK research programme aims to …

Cetasol’s upgraded platform centralises operational data in one interface, enabling operators to visualise fleet activity and review past voyages. Credit: Cetasol. Cetasol has introduced Cloud Dashboard 2.0, an updated version …

The ABS Technology Centre was inaugurated at the Saudi Maritime Logistics Congress. Credit: American Bureau of Shipping. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has opened a maritime technology centre in …

The tool is designed to allow ship operators, commercial teams, and chartering desks to generate and assess multiple voyage scenarios instantly. Credit: CC7/Shutterstock.com. Sofar Ocean has introduced a new tool …

Ningbo Ocean Shipping’s new all-electric feeders were built in Eastern China. Credit: Ningbo Ocean Shipping Jiangxin Shipyard in Jiangxi, China, has launched the first of two electric feeder vessels for …

WinGD’s new ethanol engine uses technology from its X‑DF-M methanol-fuelled model. Credit: Leonid Sorokin/Shutterstock.com. WinGD, a Swiss marine power firm, has unveiled plans to introduce its first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine …

OPCSA is located in the Port of Las Palmas and has direct connections to more than 74 ports worldwide. Credit: Boldyn Networks Operaciones Portuarias Canarias (OPCSA) has chosen Boldyn Networks …

Hapag-Lloyd aims for net-zero fleet emissions by 2045, while DHL targets net-zero emissions by 2050. Credit: Hapag-Lloyd Germany-based container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd and logistics firm DHL Global Forwarding have signed …

NextChem and Siemens Energy sign MoU to develop a modular high-temperature methanol fuel cell system. Credit: MAIRE MAIRE subsidiary NextChem has partnered with Siemens Energy to design and deliver a …

IMPA emphasised the need for advanced solutions to assess the capabilities of remote pilotage in mandatory pilotage areas such as ports, canals, rivers, and lakes. Credit: Mariusz Bugno/Shutterstock.com. A new …

The AI-based car carrier allocation system, jointly created in collaboration with MTI and Grid, was deployed at NYK in July this year. Credit: NYK Line. Japanese company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki …

The iHelm system gathers data from vessels via edge computing and sends it to a cloud-based dashboard. Credit: Cetasol AB. Swedish AI company Cetasol has raised €2.3m ($2.7m) in a …

The CPPI indicates that numerous ports in developing countries enhanced their scores and rankings during 2020-2024. Credit: Sven Hansche/Shutterstock.com. East Asian ports have recorded improved performance and led the global …

Ask Fluent allows users to pose complex logistics questions in plain language. Credit: Fluent Cargo/Stark Communications. Fluent Cargo has introduced a new AI-driven search feature named Ask Fluent that lets …

The MaritimeTwin project supports the UK’s Clean Maritime Plan and the government’s net-zero goals. Credit: Sven Hansche/Shutterstock.com. A consortium has secured more than £1m ($1.35m) in funding to develop a …

Yang Ming and Hanwha Ocean have signed a contract for seven new LNG dual-fuel container vessels. Credit: YANG MING. Yang Ming Marine Transport has contracted Hanwha Ocean to build seven …

AMOS-X is designed to function effectively with different fleet sizes and IT strategies. Credit: GreenOak/Shutterstock.com. SpecTec, a subsidiary of Volaris, has introduced AMOS-X, a platform for maritime asset management designed …

The M.V. Atlantic Orchard, a juice carrier chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company and owned by Wisby Tankers, recently installed four bound4blue eSAILs. Credit: bound4blue. bound4blue has received validation from Lloyd’s …

GSBN aims to collaborate with its carrier members and IQAX eBL to assist customs officers and encourage the adoption of electronic bills of lading. Credit: Nok Lek Travel Lifestyle/Shutterstock.com. Colombian …

Nissen Kaiun, operating a diverse fleet via multiple subsidiaries, has chosen Econowind for its technology to improve sustainability in maritime operations. Credit: Nissen Kaiun Co., Ltd. Japanese shipping company Nissen …

OptiCARBON’s modular and scalable design enables customisation to meet the unique requirements of various vessel types and fleet sizes. Credit: Sven Hansche/Shutterstock.com. Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has introduced OptiCARBON, …

The integration seeks to create digital twins for OPT’s main platforms, such as the PowerBuoy and WAM-V autonomous surface vehicles. Credit: GreenOak/Shutterstock.com. Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has announced a strategic …

The AiP for LNGC and VLEC designs was unveiled at a ceremony at Gastech 2025. Credit: DNV AS. DNV has granted approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries …

The AiP was formally presented at a ceremony during Gastech 2025. Credit: Lloyd’s Register. Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for a …

The 44m methanol-fuelled tugs are built for tough conditions and adhere to strict operational and environmental standards. Credit: Sanmar Shipyards. Türkiye-based boat builder Sanmar Shipyards has launched the first of …

The vessels, commissioned by Danish ferry operator Molslinjen, will serve the Kattegat route. Credit: Incat Tasmania. Finnish power system manufacturer Wärtsilä has secured a contract to supply a fully integrated …

The announcement was made on 10 September at Gastech 2025, in collaboration with the Liberian Registry. Credit: Korean Register. The Korean Register (KR) has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) …

The expanded partnership comes as the maritime industry increasingly considers nuclear energy as a viable power source. Credit: Blykalla . ABB has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish …

The partnership was announced on 9 September at Gastech 2025 in Milan, the world’s preeminent gas and energy exhibition. Credit: Korean Register. Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Samho have …

ClassNK reviewed the vessel’s design concept based on its comprehensive guidelines and conducted a thorough risk assessment. Credit: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd/NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK). Japanese ship classification society, ClassNK, …

This initiative was formally recognised with an Approval in Principle (AiP) during the Gastech 2025 event in Milan. Credit: Lloyds’ Register. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) have …

The partnership aims to assist China’s shipbuilding industry in building a greener and smarter future. Credit: GreenOak/Shutterstock.com. Luda Technology Group has entered a strategic partnership with prominent Chinese shipbuilders to …

The new container terminal is expected to be completed and operational by 2030. Credit: MPA/DP World. The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and DP World have signed a Joint Development Agreement …

NINVA uses the surface temperature of piping to infer the process temperature. Credit: ABB. ABB has partnered with eMarine to deliver 1,500 innovative non-invasive temperature sensors known as NINVA, marking …

The tug boasts a 60-tonne bollard pull and is scheduled for delivery and commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2026. Credit: Kongsberg Maritime. Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to …

Credit: Yara Clean Ammonia. Yara Clean Ammonia, an ammonia trader and shipper, has commenced the construction of the Yara Eyde flagship container vessel with a steel-cutting ceremony. Aiming to be …

The company has secured orders for 70 units of the VCR-applied engine, valued at $500m. Credit: Hanwha. Hanwha Engine, a division of the Hanwha Group, has announced the production of …

The vessels will facilitate the transportation of ethane from the US to Thailand. Credit: Wärtsilä. Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, a division of the Wärtsilä technology group, has been selected to provide …

The Seawing system is projected to cut fuel consumption by over 10%, depending on ship type, speed, route, and season. Credit: Boy_Folio/Shutterstock.com. Japanese shipping company, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE) …

Illustration of the concept ship with optional wind propulsion. Credit: Wallenius Marine. Wallenius Marine and KNUD E. HANSEN have unveiled their innovative Sleipner RoRo concept at the Donsö Shipping Meet …

Ionic has already equipped seven tankers with the Orca AI system. Credit: Orca AI. Ionic, a Greek shipowner, has announced the adoption of Orca AI’s operational platform across its fleet …

Spinergie has provided ESVAGT with a set of tools that have been adapted to the company’s operational needs. Credit: David_Maddock/Shutterstock.com. Danish offshore shipping firm ESVAGT has integrated Spinergie’s Smart Fleet …

In its press statement, YCA said that this arrangement will ensure “reliable” access to Northern Europe throughout the year. Credit: Yara. Yara Clean Ammonia has chartered two medium gas carriers …