London, 26 May 2026 — lomarlabs, Lomar’s venture catalyst focused on advancing maritime innovation, has been named “Maritime Innovation Pioneer 2026 – Europe” by CFI.co as part of the leading media organisation’s prestigious annual international awards…
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Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111): Key outcomes on autonomous ships, GHG safety and situation in the Strait of Hormuz
The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee met for its 111th session from 13 to 22 May 2026 in London, United Kingdom. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Theofilos Mozas…
Solent Growth Partnership has confirmed that Solent FutureScape will return on 16 March 2027, bringing the region’s flagship AI and technology event back to the King’s Conference Centre, Hedge End.…
ABB introduces new solution to automate quay crane waterside operations and improve container terminal efficiency
– ABB’s Waterside Automation solution enables transition toward autonomous ship-to-shore crane operations, reducing reliance on continuous manual control and addressing a key bottleneck at container terminals – Combines sensor data,…
Further Ventures would like to invite you to the unfiltered, unscripted, symposium-style conversation around maritime tech, AI, and investment the industry has been asking for. Meet the Maritime Tech &…
A Perfect Storm Forecast for Posidonia 2026: Wind Propulsion, International Shipping, and the Energy Transition
London, UK – May 19, 2026: The global maritime industry’s accelerating return to wind-powered shipping will take centre stage at this year’s Posidonia exhibition in Athens, as the Greek shipping…
Astrolight and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to Boost Europe’s Space Connectivity with New Optical Ground Station in Greece
The station will support in-orbit demonstration and validation of high-speed and secure space-to-Earth laser communication links for the Greek CubeSat missions, part of ESA’s effort to advance European optical connectivity…
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics (OSIG) Special Interest Group will host its flagship forum for the global subsurface community, the 10th International OSIG Conference, on…
Practical Knowledge Beyond AI: Human Wisdom in Knowledge Management and Maritime Operations
by Prof. Dr. Eng. Evangelos Markopoulos, Visiting Professor in Knowledge Management and Artificial Intelligence, and Senior Fellow at the University of Turku, Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical and Materials…
Helsinki (Finland), 13 March 2026 – Foreship, RINA’s marine consulting company, has been a key force behind the creation of the very first Four Seasons Yacht, bringing its world-renowned expertise in…
IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out
IEA SUPPORTS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF GLACIAR PESQUERA FISHERIES FLEET WITH INMARSAT NEXUSWAVE ROLL-OUTInmarsat’s fully managed bonded service has transformed operational and crew connectivity on board Glaciar Pesquera’s state-of-the-art factory vessels.…
bound4blue and Cryosafe Services partner to support LNG Carrier eSAIL® applications
Barcelona, 14/05/2026: Cryosafe Services, a leader in LNG operations and consultancy support services, has signed a partnership agreement with bound4blue to collaborate towards the application of bound4blue eSAIL® integration for LNG Carrier…
The move reflects the growing role of independent assurance in naval procurement and export programmes. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine design to Hanwha Ocean. The AiP has…
IMO Maritime Safety Committee convenes in London to discuss safety and security of international shipping
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization today, which brings together IMO’s 176 Member States to discuss issues related…
Sustainable Shipping Initiative study: Industry must now scale digital, design and workforce action to build on progress
New report charts the progress made under the Hong Kong Convention and identifies the digital innovation, end-of-life design thinking and workforce continuity required to safely scale ship recycling for rising…
The marine pump specialist, Svanehoj, further expands its marine service and aftersales business in the Benelux region by acquiring H&K Services B.V., a Dutch company specializing in the service and…
Berg Propulsion is providing the propulsion technology and systems integration to optimise performance of the second and third vessel in India’s Green Tug Transition Programme. Hönö, Sweden, 11 May 2026: Marine propulsion solutions…
MARITIME IMPACT – Our expertise in stories What global change means for shipowners Geopolitical change is influencing trade, regulation, and operational priorities. In our latest Market Views episode, NYK’s Carl‑Johan Hagman shares views…
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06 May 2026 – Singapore – Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, has expanded into Singapore, strengthening its international footprint and deepening its…
NAPA launches stability management solution for RoRo vessels in collaboration with Stena Line
NAPA Stability for RoRo integrates cargo planning and stability management into a single workflow, reducing officer planning time from up to 1.5 hours to approximately 10 minutes per departure. Helsinki,…
Orderbook growth and significant developments in reducing methane slip highlight LNG’s role in maritime decarbonisation
A new edition of Fuel for thought: LNG sets out how LNG continues to offer a competitive compliance pathway as EU and IMO regulations tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released its…



