Zelim’s SWIFT man overboard recovery device has received full type approval from classification society Lloyd’s Register, paving the way for the maritime industry’s widespread use of the sea survival safety system.

Kongsberg Maritime has achieved a significant milestone for the cyber security of its products with the completion of testing to comply with IACS UR E27, which is based on IEC 62443, including the DNV Cyber Security Profile 1 certification.

A broad international consortium has developed the first handbook for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosure in relation to marine minerals. The purpose of the guidance document is to enable transparent and consistent reporting of material ESG topics of marine mineral projects in the context of global standards.

Strategic Marine announces the successful delivery of two industry leading 42-m Fast Crew Boats (FCBs) to ADNOC L&S, reinforcing their commitment to supporting offshore operations with cutting-edge maritime solutions.

ClassNK has classed the ammonia-fueled tugboat ‘Sakigake’ completed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. as an ammonia-fueled vessel. This is the world's first ammonia-fueled vessel for commercial use (as of August 23, 2024, according to research by NYK).

Saildrone has mapped 1,500 square nautical miles in the north-central Gulf of Maine in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s efforts to survey deep-sea coral habitat.

The accuracy of AIS data used to track ship movements is vital for analysis of vessel performance in areas such as fuel consumption. OrbitMI has therefore collaborated with Maritime Data on a joint project to enhance screening of AIS data providers so it can deliver the best quality data for clients.

Seas Geosciences has announced a multi-year agreement with Britoil Offshore Services (Britoil) to charter and convert the BOS Princess into a Geotechnical Drilling Vessel that will be available to the market starting in January 2025.

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to supply a package of mission-critical technology for its latest Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV), which is currently under construction for Cadeler, a shipping and construction company operating in the offshore wind industry.

Marlink, a leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions, has extended its Sealink NextGen solution for Solstad Offshore to include a flexible fleet agreement for Starlink LEO services. This will increase the flexibility to allocate data according to actual needs at any given time across the fleet.

The partnership between Veracity by DNV and INTERTANKO represents an advancement in the use of verified emissions data by making it easier for tanker operators to share emissions data directly with external stakeholders, reducing their administrative workload.  

Danphone announces its selection by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to spearhead the replacement of Canada’s NAVTEX equipment. This contract represents a significant milestone for Danphone, underscoring the trust and confidence placed in the company’s products by a professional agency such as the CCG. This aims to ensure maritime safety along the world’s longest coastline.

Kongsberg Digital will integrate Vessel Insight with the Smart Ship^© Hub platform to improve vessel and voyage performance, machinery condition monitoring, predictive diagnostics and overall health management.

The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICESAR) is a volunteer organization dedicated to search and rescue (SAR) operations across Iceland. With a focus on responding to emergencies such as maritime accidents, avalanches, lost hikers, and natural disasters, ICE-SAR plays a critical role in ensuring public safety.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and CORE POWER have launched a joint regulatory assessment study to conduct research on the regulatory feasibility and frameworks that would need to be established for a nuclear container ship using a fourth-generation reactor noted for its high inherent safety to undertake cargo operations at a port in Europe.