Marine Equipment News

Marine insurer Gard and maritime technology company NAVTOR have partnered to integrate Gard’s loss prevention content into NAVTOR’s NavStation platform, aiming to improve access to safety guidance for crews and operators at sea.The collaboration enables Gard Insights articles to be delivered directly through NavStation, a digital navigation and voyage planning platform used by thousands of vessels worldwide.The integration places safety and risk management information within the same tools used for operational and voyage planning decisions…

Marine insurer Gard and maritime technology company NAVTOR have partnered to integrate Gard’s loss prevention content into NAVTOR’s NavStation platform, aiming to improve access to safety guidance for crews and operators at sea.The collaboration enables Gard Insights articles to be delivered directly through NavStation, a digital navigation and voyage planning platform used by thousands of vessels worldwide.The integration places safety and risk management information within the same tools used for operational and voyage planning decisions, providing navigators with access to guidance covering navigation, cargo and compliance issues.NavStation serves more than 18,000 vessels globally and provides digital navigation tools and ship-shore connectivity solutions.

Cable, connector and lighting company BIRNS, Inc. has appointed Sophia Bruner as the company’s new Engineering Manager.She leads BIRNS’ cross-functional engineering teams, overseeing the design, development, and scaling of products to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives. She is also responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all design and manufacturing engineering activities.With more than 30 years of expertise across manufacturing, engineering, quality engineering…

~New immersive hub will infuse wellness programming throughout the conference and create a platform for new voices, innovations and experiences across the cruise ecosystem~Seatrade Cruise Global, the largest and longest-running event of its kind serving the international cruise industry, has announced the debut of the first-ever Wellness Oasis — a new, dedicated hub designed to explore the future of wellness at sea through immersive programming, innovation and connection.Launching at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026…

~New immersive hub will infuse wellness programming throughout the conference and create a platform for new voices, innovations and experiences across the cruise ecosystem~Seatrade Cruise Global, the largest and longest-running event of its kind serving the international cruise industry, has announced the debut of the first-ever Wellness Oasis — a new, dedicated hub designed to explore the future of wellness at sea through immersive programming, innovation and connection.Launching at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, taking place 13–16 April at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Wellness Oasis will be a calm center on the show floor — a multi-sensory sanctuary where attendees can experience the latest wellness concepts shaping the cruise guest journey.

ABB has won a contract to deliver a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation system for two hybrid-electric cable repair vessels being built for French shipowner Orange Marine at Colombo Dockyard PLC in Sri Lanka.The vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, will support submarine cable maintenance operations across the Atlantic and Indian oceans as well as the Mediterranean, Black and Red seas. Orange Marine is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Orange Group and specializes in the installation and maintenance of subsea telecommunications cables.Under the agreement…

New software module enables seamless, low risk integration between navigation and combat systems Anschütz introduced a major enhancement to its SYNAPSIS integrated navigation platform. A newly developed, defined data interface now connects SYNAPSIS to the Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplex System (GEDMS), the navigation information distribution network used aboard vessels equipped with the AEGIS Combat System. Developed within the Royal Australian Navy’s Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (WINBS) programme for the Hunter-class frigates in 2025…

New software module enables seamless, low risk integration between navigation and combat systems Anschütz introduced a major enhancement to its SYNAPSIS integrated navigation platform. A newly developed, defined data interface now connects SYNAPSIS to the Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplex System (GEDMS), the navigation information distribution network used aboard vessels equipped with the AEGIS Combat System. Developed within the Royal Australian Navy’s Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (WINBS) programme for the Hunter-class frigates in 2025, this capability marks a significant step in the ongoing evolution of the SYNAPSIS architecture. SYNAPSIS integrates data from a wide range of navigation and mission sensors to support safe navigation and ship control.

New software module enables seamless, low risk integration between navigation and combat systems Anschütz introduced a major enhancement to its SYNAPSIS integrated navigation platform. A newly developed, defined data interface now connects SYNAPSIS to the Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplex System (GEDMS), the navigation information distribution network used aboard vessels equipped with the AEGIS Combat System. Developed within the Royal Australian Navy’s Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (WINBS) programme for the Hunter-class frigates in 2025, this capability marks a significant step in the ongoing evolution of the SYNAPSIS architecture. SYNAPSIS integrates data from a wide range of navigation and mission sensors to support safe navigation and ship control.

German ferry operator TT-Line has revealed that its ro-ro passenger vessels, Nils Holgersson and Peter Pan, successfully operated on bio-LNG during 2025, enjoying a significant emissions reduction.The 230-metre vessels were commissioned in 2022 and 2023 respectively and are powered by 2 × 8L51/60DF + 2 × 6L51/60DF engines each. They trade in the Baltic Sea between Germany, Sweden, Poland and Lithuania.TT-Line and Everllence collaborated on continuous emission-measurements on board…

Germany-based gearbox manufacturer REINTJES is expanding its global after-sales capabilities with the establishment of a dedicated spare parts warehouse at its headquarters in Hameln, Germany, a move aimed at strengthening service support for its international customer base.The long-established company, known for supplying high-performance marine and industrial gearboxes, designs and manufactures its products in Hameln before shipping them to shipowners, operators and industrial clients around the world.

SAAM closed 2025 with record financial performance, underscoring the continued strength of its harbor towage business across the Americas while positioning the company for further international expansion. For a company that has spent the past several years reshaping its business model and sharpening its strategic focus, the results signal both operational momentum and growing scale in the global tug market.The Chile-based maritime services provider reported net income of $80.4 million for 2025, while EBITDA reached $216.9 million, representing a 15% increase compared to the previous year.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Obayashi Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Chiyoda Corporation have established the Japan–New Zealand Hydrogen Corridor. The consortium will study the commercialization of green hydrogen production in New Zealand and export operations to Japan.Hydrogen is expected to play a key role as a clean energy source that does not emit CO2 when burned. Japan has a low energy self-sufficiency rate, and renewable energy accounts for only a limited share of total energy consumption.For this reason…

Saipem and Capsol Technologies ASA, a provider of carbon capture technology, have entered into a non-exclusive cooperation agreement in the field of carbon capture. Specifically, the agreement focuses on the joint development of projects of mutual interest in the Hot Potassium Carbonate (HPC) segment, with the aim of capturing the opportunities offered by a growing market.The agreement provides for a structured collaboration that combines Capsol’s CO2 capture technology with Saipem’s expertise in delivering complex energy projects to offer large industrial emitters a reliable…

Australia’s Pilbara Ports has taken a step further towards development of a low-carbon ammonia bunkering hub in the Pilbara by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yara Pilbara.The Yara Pilbara plant is one of the largest ammonia production facilities in the world, utilising world-class export infrastructure in the Port of Dampier.The MoU advances the Pilbara Clean Fuel Bunkering Initiative as the two organisations have agreed to work collaboratively on government and stakeholder advocacy…

A Quick Q&A with Port of the Future Founder and Event Director Kevin Clement on key differentiators and the value of attending, exhibiting and speaking at Port of the Future 2026:CLICK HERE to discover the conference line-up and to register for Port of the Future 2026 in Houston, March 23-25.Q: What inspired the creation of the Port of the Future Conference?The idea started in 2019 with Dr. Tony Ambler at the University of Houston. The vision was to create an annual event focused on the future of ports—one that would connect the maritime industry with universities…

Glamox, a leading lighting companies, has secured a contract from Austal USA to supply exterior and interior LED marine lighting for the future USNS James D Fairbanks (T-ATS 13), the latest Navajo-Class (T-ATS) Towing, Salvage, and Rescue ship being constructed for the US Navy (USN). This new contract brings the total to three T-ATS ships that Glamox is lighting for Austal USA. Previously, Glamox was awarded contracts to light five T-ATS vessels from Bollinger Houma Shipyards.For the future USNS James D Fairbanks, Glamox will supply 914 lights.

Orca AI has launched the next generation of its AI-based operational platform, delivering a 360° field of view (FOV) around a vessel as a foundation for advanced collision avoidance and autonomous navigation.The 360° FOV configuration is enabled by three SeaPod lookout units, each equipped with high-sensitivity RGB and thermal cameras. Working in unison, they deliver continuous full-perimeter coverage and unified situational awareness around the vessel, enabling detection of overtaking vessels and piracy threats…

Seadrill Limited, an offshore drilling contractor, Kongsberg Maritime AS, a global technology leader, and Hanwha Drilling, a provider of offshore drilling services, announced a strategic alliance to develop the next generation of remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology in offshore drilling.This collaboration represents a shared commitment to defining a global operating model for the future of DP operations for the industry. The initiative will develop the technical and regulatory…

Seadrill Limited, an offshore drilling contractor, Kongsberg Maritime AS, a global technology leader, and Hanwha Drilling, a provider of offshore drilling services, announced a strategic alliance to develop the next generation of remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology in offshore drilling.This collaboration represents a shared commitment to defining a global operating model for the future of DP operations for the industry. The initiative will develop the technical and regulatory foundations required for the safe adoption of remote DP and establish a new industry standard.By combining Kongsberg Maritime’s automation and communications technologies with the operational expertise of Seadrill and Hanwha Drilling…

DRIFT Energy, a leader in ocean-based renewable energy, has signed a collaboration agreement with Enapter to adapt the design of their Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology for deployment at sea. The agreement was formalized during a visit by DRIFT’s CEO, Ben Medland, to Enapter’s production facility in Pisa, Italy, this week.The partnership will accelerate development of the energy storage element of DRIFT’s technology ecosystem, paving the way for the production of over 30 energy ships currently on the company’s order book.

Anschütz has successfully delivered and commissioned its SYNAPSIS Integrated Navigation System (INS) on the first newbuild tanker constructed for German Tanker Shipping GmbH & Co.KG at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd (XSI).TMS Seadevil, handed over in January, is the lead vessel in a program of six modern 41,000 dwt oil and chemical tankers for global deployment and demanding commercial operations. The tankers are designed to support safe navigation in restricted waters, precise maneuvering in ports and terminals and reliable global operations under varying environmental conditions.

Anschütz has successfully delivered and commissioned its SYNAPSIS Integrated Navigation System (INS) on the first newbuild tanker constructed for German Tanker Shipping GmbH & Co.KG at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd (XSI).TMS Seadevil, handed over in January, is the lead vessel in a program of six modern 41,000 dwt oil and chemical tankers for global deployment and demanding commercial operations. The tankers are designed to support safe navigation in restricted waters, precise maneuvering in ports and terminals and reliable global operations under varying environmental conditions. These requirements set high expectations for…

Marlink has introduced Sealink Multi-LEO, a hybrid connectivity service providing a single, fully managed data allowance across the Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit satellite networks, with additional LEO networks to be added in the future.The service integrates high-throughput, low-latency LEO connectivity into one commercial and operational framework, offering shipowners and operators a single monthly subscription covering multiple satellite solutions. Marlink said the approach is designed to reduce the operational…

ACUA Ocean has announced the launch of FleetMind, an integrated platform monitoring system for autonomous vessels, filling a gap in the medium and large unmanned surface vehicle (USV) management capability.While existing autonomy software solutions focus on command and control, navigation and collision avoidance, end users are consolidating the number of systems being deployed. This necessitates a modular approach to the C2 software integration layer, allowing focus to be spent on reducing the operating burden of vessel management and maintenance.

According to the latest figures from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, 17 new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels were placed in February 2026.This was almost entirely accounted for by LNG-fuelled vessels (14), with all of these orders placed by the container segment. The remaining three orders were for dual-fuelled ethane gas carriers.A total of 37 alternative-fuelled vessels have been ordered in the first two months of the year, compared to 54 in the first two months of 2025.A further two orders were also placed for LNG bunkering vessels in February…

Altech Corporation has introduced a line of pluggable terminal blocks that enable simple and fast installations, field wiring and equipment test setups.These compact, pluggable terminal blocks combine accurate, secure wire connections with simplicity and time savings.Pluggable terminal blocks are a truly hybrid technology, combining the security of a spring clamp connection with a plug connection to make disconnection and reconnection fast and easy without the connection errors often caused by vibrations, configuration issues or poor manual assembly.

NorthStandard has published a new white paper focusing on the accelerating adoption of biofuels in commercial shipping. ‘Biofuels – Driving the green transition’ brings together insights from NorthStandard, supplier World Fuel and leading testing agency Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), in a unique discussion document outlining biofuel uptake, potential issues and loss prevention measures. Many owner-operators who seek a drop-in solution to drive maritime decarbonization choose biofuel blends.

A research-engine test bench at Everllence’s Augsburg site has been upgraded to enable hydrogen combustion.The new development occurred under the umbrella of the HydroPoLEn project, an Everllence partnership with industry leaders and research institutes. The project is supported by funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy within the framework of the Maritime Research Programme.HydroPoLEn is focused on creating sustainable propulsion solutions for the maritime sector, addressing the urgent need for environmentally-friendly technologies in global shipping.

Everllence and Vale – one of the world’s leading producers of iron ore, copper and nickel, and one of the largest logistics operators in Brazil – have signed a cooperation agreement regarding the development of ethanol as a marine fuel.Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will develop an advanced ethanol-powered engine – based on the Everllence B&W ME-LGI (-Liquid Gas Injection) platform – designed to provide a sustainable and viable alternative to conventional fossil…

OceanTools is celebrating two projects that highlight their engineering expertise and versatility. From designing subsea pressure housings for a well-known space technology company to creating solutions for the world’s deepest oceans, their housings deliver reliability and resilience in the most extreme environments.A major U.S. space technology company approached OceanTools with detailed specifications, and they designed and built a highly intricate pressure vessel to meet their requirements.

In collaboration with Linde Gas & Equipment, ESAB announced that its new Ruffian EMP 270G EDW engine‑driven welding generator will make its official debut at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 and attendees can place orders directly in Linde’s booth (S63335). ESAB and Linde have also teamed up to offer exclusive, show‑only pricing during CONEXPO, which runs March 3–7 in Las Vegas.The show special packages feature the Ruffian EMP 270G with an Sentinel A60 welding helmet, a Sentinel A60 helmet and a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 50+ hand-held plasma cutter…

GIT Coatings, a leader in sustainable high-performance marine coatings, announced the launch of its graphene-base hard foul-release coating, XGIT-FORCE. With first applications already underway across a global fleet, XGIT-FORCE is engineered to unlock up to 10% fuel savings and provide the highest return on investment of any antifouling coating on the market. XGIT-FORCE is the result of years of research and development, involving testing and trials in different fouling pressure conditions across the globe.

Hartman Seatrade has selected the LS 250 heavy-duty ship crane to outfit its latest vessels. The cranes, supplied by Liebherr, are configured for tandem operations, allowing combined lifts of up to 500 tons for project cargo. Engineered for versatile cargo handling, the LS 250 delivers dependable lifting performance even in demanding maritime conditions. The cranes offer a lifting capacity of up to 250 tons with a maximum outreach of 36 meters. Their low deadweight of just 150 tons enhances the vessel’s stability and cargo-handling efficiency.Complementing the crane capability…

Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of its ammonia-fueled two-stroke marine engine, marking a milestone in efforts to decarbonize shipping.The test programs were completed in January 2026 on the X52DF-A-1.0 engine at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine & Machinery (HHI-EMD) facility in South Korea. The tests were witnessed by classification society Lloyd’s Register together with representatives from major classification societies…

Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, has secured a contract with Vega Reederei to equip 10 new diesel-electric coaster vessels with its NexusWave bonded connectivity service.The agreement covers installation of NexusWave on the 89-meter, 3,800-deadweight-tonne short-sea general cargo ships, scheduled for delivery by July 2026. The deal also includes Fleet Secure Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Fleet Secure Endpoint cyber-security solutions.The vessels feature an innovative hull and propeller design aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to supply a fully integrated equipment package for a next-generation ultra-large cable laying (CLV) vessel being built for LS Marine Solution at Tersan Shipyard in Türkiye.The vessel, designed to support growing global demand for subsea high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and optical cable installation, will be 148.4 meters long and 31 meters wide, with a cable carrying capacity of 13,000 tonnes and total displacement of 18,800 tonnes.It is…

US West Coast-based maritime company Minke Marine A.L. LLC has secured its second class society Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for its air lubrication sector (ALS) with a new patented design.The ClassNK AiP follows a similar AiP secured by Minke with DNV. The latest AiP comes as Minke Marine began receiving verified data from its first installation on a 55,000 DWT DNV-classed, Norwegian-owned general cargo vessel. Costing less than $485,000 to install, Minke said the initial data shows a positive fuel saving…

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has shipped the first ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) and ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS) for Japan Engine Corporation.The systems are designed for J-ENG’s first ammonia-fueled marine engine model 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR and represent the first units produced by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding. Commissioning work for the systems will begin in due course.The AFSS is designed to supply ammonia fuel to the engine in a stable and safe manner…

Malaysia-based offshore support vessel (OSV) builder Nam Cheong has secured shipbuilding contracts worth $64.5 million from a UAE-based global energy maritime logistics company for the construction of four offshore support vessels, marking its first newbuild contract win in over a decade.The order comprises two dive support vessels (DSVs) and two 60-meter remote operated landing crafts (ROLC), with deliveries scheduled between the second half of 2027 and early 2028. All four vessels will be constructed at Nam Cheong’s Miri Yard in Sarawak…

Kongsberg Discovery has launched two new variants of its EM2042 multibeam echosounder, extending high-resolution seabed mapping capabilities to deep-rated subsea vehicles and naval operations.The new EM2042 DR600 and EM2042 BNS build on the existing EM2042 platform and its next-generation acoustic architecture, targeting deepwater unmanned platforms and defense environments, respectively.The EM2042 DR600 is engineered for underwater vehicles including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), remotely operated towed vehicles (ROTVs) and submarines.

DetentionTrackr has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered maritime intelligence platform designed to centralize global Port State Control (PSC) detention data into real-time operational insight.The DetentionTrackr platform aggregates live detention data from global ports and converts fragmented enforcement records into structured intelligence aimed at improving efficiency and decision-making across the maritime industry.In February alone, 72 vessels were detained across global ports, with 164 detentions recorded worldwide since the start of 2026, according to DetentionTrackr.

Retrofit specialist GLO Marine has announced a $7 million (€6 million) investment in a new integrated assembly and production facility in Galați, Romania, as it seeks to expand its end-to-end vessel upgrade and decarbonization capabilities.The new facility will allow the company to engineer, fabricate, pre-assemble and integrate complex retrofit systems under a coordinated delivery model. Construction is underway, with completion scheduled by the end of the year and production set to begin in February 2027.The project is expected to create around 40 skilled technical roles…

GT Wings has secured Lloyd’s Register (LR) verification of sea trials performance assessment methodology for its AirWing™ Jet Sail technology.The announcement follows some 10 months of commercial operation of a 20-metre AirWing™ onboard MV Vectis Progress, a general cargo vessel operated by Carisbrooke Shipping.Installed in March 2025, the AirWing™ has been operating on live commercial routes across the Atlantic, navigating North Atlantic winter conditions, as well as on voyages…

Jason Turner, Chairman and CEO of Entanglement, started the AI quantum computing company in 2017. He quickly realized it was too early. Rather than focus on quantum computing hardware, which is still on the journey to maturity, he chose to focus on quantum logic, and quantum inspired algorithms applicable to existing compute technologies.He and his team therefore turned their attention to using quantum logic. “We reframed the math into our own solvers that can solve massive problems on non-classical computer technology.

A new insight brief by the UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group for the Getting to Zero coalition, titled "Uncertainty at the IMO: Three scenarios and their consequences for shipping’s transition”, concludes that of those options only the ‘as is’ (Net Zero Framework as agreed in principle in April 2025) has the potential to provide a credible, stable demand signal and revenue stream to support early and mass-market uptake of scalable zero-emission fuels.Weaker alternatives risk delaying scalable zero-emission fuel availability into the 2040s…

Long-distance ferry routes form a key part of Japan’s national transport infrastructure, connecting the archipelago’s four major islands and littoral centers of population, commerce and industry.RoRo passenger (RoPax) ferry fleet renewal and development has been a constant process over the past two decades in particular, driven largely by freight demand in combination with the pursuit of cost efficiencies and in response to new legislative edicts and rising customer expectations.

Wasaline has successfully completed sea trials following a major battery upgrade on board Aurora Botnia, which now features the largest battery capacity ever installed on a RoPax vessel worldwide.The vessel’s battery capacity has been expanded from 2.2 MWh to 12.6 MWh. The upgraded system has been approved for operation in traffic by DNV.The new batteries, supplied by marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy, can store nearly five times more energy than the previous battery packs…

The new Liebherr BOS 45000 crane has been acquired by Eunsung O&C Co., Ltd., known for its expertise in ground improvement, foundation engineering and complex onshore and offshore infrastructure projects. The BOS 45000 will equip a jack-up barge that will install offshore wind turbines and carry out maintenance work in Asian waters. With vessel engineering and a lifting capacity of up to 1,200 tons at a maximum reach of 22 meters, the crane will deliver the power and precision required for large component installation…

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has secured a contract to supply LNG cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for two 20,000 cubic meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels under construction at Zhejiang XinLe Shipbuilding yard in China.The vessels will be owned by a Hong Kong-based shipowner. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025.The contract covers the delivery of LNG cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems, including system engineering and design, as well…

In-Mar Systems and In-Mar Solutions, Louisiana-based designers and suppliers of critical marine equipment, have announced a commitment to expand their product lines to support the evolving needs of the U.S. Navy and the broader U.S. maritime industrial base.Core offerings include marine off-board fire fighting by Fire Fighting Systems (FFS), and heavy-duty window wiper and wash systems by Wynn Marine and B. Hepworth. This equipment plays a vital role in ship safety, damage control…

NOAA has installed a Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) in Boston Harbor. The system includes observational equipment at MassPort’s Conley Terminal and on the Tobin Memorial Bridge.The Boston Harbor PORTS, established in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, is the 41st installation in a broad, public-private partnership program, providing commercial and other vessel operators with accurate and reliable real-time information about…

MacGregor has been selected to supply cargo access solutions and deck machinery for four new major vessels under BC Ferries’ fleet renewal program.The next-generation vessels, to be built at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard, are designed as diesel-battery hybrid, all-electric ready ships intended for BC Ferries’ busiest routes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland in Canada.MacGregor will provide the cargo access equipment along with a dedicated Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) package.

Yanmar Power Solutions has acquired a site in Amagasaki City, Japan, to conduct test runs of marine hydrogen engines.The company says it will develop and build powertrains that can be used with next-generation fuels such as hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia, at the new facility.The complex will enable the company to reorganize its production system, including existing factories, and strengthen its capabilities. It is scheduled to begin operations around March 2029.

The Daniamant DanEI-300 electronic inclinometer has achieved IMO Wheelmark (Marine Equipment Directive) approval, becoming the world’s first electronic inclinometer certified to meet IMO carriage requirements for container ships and bulk carriers.The approval confirms that the DanEI-300 complies with the requirements of Directive 2014/90/EU (MED) for Electronic Inclinometer Equipment, following successful conformity assessment under Module B (EC Type Examination) and Module D (Quality System Assessment) by the notified body DNV (Notified Body No.

Results from last year’s Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ballast water management has revealed a change in regulatory compliance failures, which now include the actual performance, operation, and maintenance of installed ballast water treatment systems.According to Charlène Ceresola, BWT Project Manager and Regulatory expert at BIO-UV Group, Port State Control (PSC) data show that while documentation and record-keeping issues remain widespread, the most serious non-compliances are technical in nature.“When you look at the total number of compliance failures…

Jifmar Group and Seavium have formalized a strategic partnership to deploy digital and artificial intelligence (AI) driven capabilities across Jifmar’s fleet and internal workflows, as offshore operators accelerate adoption of data-driven operations.Under the agreement, more than 80 vessels from Jifmar’s fleet will be integrated into a unified digital ecosystem aimed at improving fleet visibility, standardizing technical information and strengthening preparation and delivery of…