Windward has purchased maritime visual intelligence company Azimut.ai, StormGeo added PortChain to its portfolio and Achilles has integrated software developer Cm3

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Cargill, MPA set to trial Neptune robots for hull cleaning

03 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove

One of the world’s largest dry bulk ship operators will provide vessels for verifying technology used to clean hulls and improve sailing efficiency

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Samsung, Orca AI combine to deliver digital berthing assistance

30 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Samsung Heavy Industries will offer BerthView as an assistant for safely docking ships for retrofits and newbuilds

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AI and machine learning in the shipping sector: from possible to practical

30 Oct 2026by David Foxwell

Machine learning technology is evolving at a rapid rate, but how do we ensure the results it provides are useful – and trusted?

Digitalisation Offshore Support Vessels

ClassNK has a singular view on diversification

26 Oct 2026by Edwin Lampert

While European classification societies have spent two decades building diversified assurance businesses, ClassNK has kept its core focus on the maritime sector

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New kid on the block uses AI to enhance batteries on OSVs

23 Oct 2026by David Foxwell

Singapore-based VC Power uses AI to determine the optimum battery capacity for a vessel, and to monitor in-service performance

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Satellites, edge cloud computing unlock AI for shipping, offshore

22 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Partners are offering technology for remote operations worldwide using connectivity to multiple satellite constellations

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South Korean port deploys AI, digital twins to prevent accidents

06 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Busan New Container Terminal is using a real-time port monitoring platform to alert straddle carrier drivers when a worker is close by

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Booming LNG exports drive US tugboat fleet growth and owner investment campaigns

When it comes to new tugboat construction, LNG is attracting the greatest interest in many US states and one Canadian province

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ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

22 Oct 2026by Madadh MacLaine

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Wood Mackenzie: can Canada capitalise on Asia's need for long-term, lower-carbon LNG?

21 Oct 2026by Riviera News

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Policy and insurance: automation does not make an autonomous ship

16 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Ethanol momentum in maritime shifts from engines to economics

15 Oct 2026by John Snyder

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Veson Nautical: full restoration is unlikely before at least mid-2027

02 Oct 2026by Riviera News

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Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright

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Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

08 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

02 Sep 2026by David Foxwell

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