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Kongsberg Maritime’s drive for innovation

Kongsberg Maritime’s drive for innovation

From establishing the benchmark that set the standard for offshore supply vessels to advanced anchor handlers that transformed the oil and gas industry and a growing reference list in fishery and merchant ships, Kongsberg Maritime’s ship design history can be traced back 50 years with its origins in the heart of what is today’s maritime […]

Study highlights methanol retrofit fire risks

Study highlights methanol retrofit fire risks

Existing firefighting methods and safety rules not ready for growing interest in methanol conversion projects, warns new study Methanol as a low-carbon fuel is an attractive choice for vessel owners and operators as they look to transition to net zero. Orders for methanol-fuelled newbuilds have increased 9% in the last 12 months, 2% more than […]

Sponsored: A GLOBAL GATHERING OF ELECTRIC AND HYBRID MARINE INTELLIGENCE ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

Sponsored: A GLOBAL GATHERING OF ELECTRIC AND HYBRID MARINE INTELLIGENCE ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2024 offers a unique opportunity to ensure your place at the forefront of the transition towards sustainable maritime transportation. Whether you’re looking to explore new products, connect with suppliers, or learn about the latest industry developments and regulations, this event provides a platform to accelerate progress towards zero-emission shipping and […]

Orca AI secures US$23 million funding for autonomous shipping solution

Orca AI secures US$23 million funding for autonomous shipping solution

Orca AI, a leading AI-based operational platform for ships, has successfully raised US$23 million in new funding. This latest financial boost, led by OCV Partners and Mizmaa Ventures, brings the company’s total funding to nearly US$40 million. Orca AI is on the forefront of integrating autonomous features into existing vessels, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, […]

Maritime’s diversity challenge in the technical sector

Maritime’s diversity challenge in the technical sector

Women often lack the opportunities to pursue technical careers in maritime, believes WISTA International President Elpi Petraki Across the entire maritime sector women account for 29% of the overall workforce, but as data published in the 2021 IMO-WISTA (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) Women in Maritime Survey Report revealed there are enormous disparities not […]