Mark Offshore to operate research vessel r/v Mintis
Mark Offshore has been appointed commercial and operational manager for Research Vessel Mintis by Klaipėda University, strengthening its presence in the offshore renewables and subsea support sector. The agreement positions...
LR report highlights urgent need for data governance
According to research from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and OneOcean, shipping companies must actively harness and standardise operational data to stay competitive in a rapidly digitalising and regulated industry. The report,...
EU charts roadmaps for waterborne tech and innovation
The European Commission is emphasising coordinated public-private action to advance the waterborne sector, from research to deployment, according to its Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies. Pooling public and private resources...
BMT unveils ROC-Sim to train and test maritime autonomy
BMT has launched ROC-Sim, a high-fidelity virtual test and training environment for uncrewed and autonomous maritime systems. The platform enables development, testing, assurance and operator training in realistic, multi-vessel scenarios...
Maritime Leadership: Longevity, Talent and Sustainability
The opening fireside chat on day one of the Maritime Information Services Shipping Summit event in Athens, “Insights from the Helm: A Conversation with a Maritime Industry Leader”, offered an...
BMT launches digital centre for maritime testing and training
BMT has opened its new Digital Innovation & Simulation Centre (DISC) at Fareham, offering integrated simulation and digital tools to test maritime operations, train crews, and assess autonomous systems. The...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet upgraded with robust IT systems
Soya IT Marine Solutions has been contracted to upgrade communication systems on 41 Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessels, including new satellite equipment, data management systems, and 24/7 support. Installations are carried out...
Kongsberg Maritime drives bold innovation in tanker design
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract worth over 300 million NOK ($31.2 million) to deliver complete ship designs and integrated systems for Petrobras/Transpetro. The vessels will measure 150.6 metres in...
Raytheon to develop advanced maritime defence system
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been selected by DARPA to develop an advanced sensing and targeting system designed to protect commercial and naval logistics vessels from emerging threats, including unmanned...
Digital Transformation in Maritime Learning: What Works, What Doesn’t
by Dr Joanna-Eugenia Bakouni, Maersk Training As we approach the MIS Shipping Summit in Athens, Greece, Dr Joanna-Eugenia Bakouni of Maersk Training examines how immersive learning and simulation can transform...
PLM: The Digital Backbone of Modern Maritime Engineering
by Rabindra Sah, Chief Technology Officer, Indian Register of Shipping, India As we approach the MIS Shipping Summit in Athens, Greece, Rabindra Sah, CTO of the Indian Register of Shipping,...
Shom expands autonomous survey fleet with DriX H‑9
The French hydrographic and oceanographic service, Shom, has expanded its autonomous survey capabilities with the addition of Exail’s DriX H‑9 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). The new vessel joins Shom’s existing...
