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Singapore-based BW Epic Kosan (BWEK) has deepened its collaboration with GIT Coatings as the company accelerates the rollout of proactive...

SS Teo, one of Singapore’s most recognised shipping figures and executive chairman of Pacific International Lines (PIL), has stepped aside from his leadership role as he prepares to defend himself and his company against a US Justice Department container cartel investigation.  PIL, currently the world’s 12th largest container shipping line, confirmed that Teo will take a leave of absence from his position...

Maritime digital solutions provider Marlink has signed a strategic partnership with vessel analytics company Metis in a move aimed at expanding shipowners’ access to advanced vessel data intelligence and AI-powered operational analytics.  Under the agreement, Marlink will act as a strategic integration partner for Metis’ vessel performance and operational data solutions, combining Metis’ onboard analytics and high-frequency data acquisition capabilities with Marlink’s global digital infrastructure, cyber-secure connectivity services and worldwide maritime support...

Shipping companies are being forced to rethink traditional voyage planning strategies as geopolitical tensions, volatile fuel markets and operational disruptions continue to reshape global trade flows, according to maritime technology specialist StormGeo.  The company believes the industry must move away from static operational decision-making and adopt more adaptive, AI-driven voyage optimisation strategies capable of responding in real time to changing market and operational conditions.  Recent disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle...

Product tanker operator Hafnia is accelerating the deployment of enterprise AI platform Complexio across its business after the first phase of implementation delivered early operational improvements in commercial and finance workflows.  The update was revealed in Hafnia’s first-quarter results, where chief executive Mikael Skov highlighted faster response times and improved operational efficiency following the platform’s initial rollout.  Skov described Complexio as an enterprise AI solution that combines conversational AI, workflow analytics and automation tools to support faster and...

Laskaridis Shipping has joined forces with maritime software company Seafair to introduce an AI-powered compliance platform aimed at modernising some of the shipping industry’s most complex and time-consuming audit and safety management procedures.  The new AI Compliance Engine has been developed to automatically analyse company procedures and operational documentation against major industry frameworks, including DryBMS and DBCE, while also supporting broader standards such as the Code of...

Swedish tanker owner Terntank has entered into a commercial agreement with maritime performance specialist Oversea following a successful trial period involving the company’s Fleet Support Center services.  The partnership will initially cover nine vessels, including Terntank’s latest Hybrid-Plus tankers, while two additional newbuildings scheduled for delivery next year are also expected to join the programme.  Among the vessels included in the agreement, two are equipped with wind-assisted propulsion systems as part of Terntank’s broader strategy to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency across its operations.  Under the...

A 52-minute documentary titled Posidonia offers a very different meaning to a name more commonly associated with the major shipping exhibition held...

Norwegian battery specialist Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage have taken a step further in their collaboration, signing a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation battery systems for the maritime sector.  The agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding signed late last year, which first set the framework for joint work on marine battery technologies. This new phase formalises...

Cryosafe Services, a specialist in LNG operations, has signed a partnership with wind propulsion developer bound4blue to study how its eSAIL system could be integrated into LNG carrier vessels and optimised for real-world operations.  The work will focus on different installation layouts, with the aim of improving vessel performance while staying fully compatible with the operational constraints of LNG shipping. That includes key factors such as air draft limits, cargo handling procedures, gangway access, and mooring arrangements, all of which must align with LNG terminals and...