Tech

A recent essay in The Atlantic warned that so-called “emotion AI” is increasingly appearing in workplaces, with systems claiming to interpret human feelings through facial expressions, voice patterns and even keyboard behaviour. The question now being raised is whether this same technology could eventually find its way into shipping.  Over the past decade, maritime operations have become heavily digitised. Ships are tracked via AIS, engines are monitored through sensors, and port equipment is increasingly managed through cameras and connected systems. The next step being explored by some researchers and technology providers is more sensitive: applying similar tools to people themselves.  That would mean monitoring crew members’ mood, stress levels or...

Swedish power-to-fuel developer Liquid Wind has been declared bankrupt, marking a significant setback for one of the Nordic region’s most...

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...

The Crown Estate has launched the third and final round of its Supply Chain Accelerator programme, making an additional £15m ($20.3m) available to support...

The maritime sector’s ambition to build smarter, more connected vessels is accelerating, but the results are falling short of expectations,...

Hyster, the forklift and container-handling equipment specialist, has introduced a new range of factory-validated lithium-ion batteries and charging systems designed...

Finnish naval architecture and engineering company Deltamarin has joined H4PERION, a Horizon Europe project funded by the European Union and coordinated by...

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has revealed what is being described as the world’s first LNG carrier fitted with hard...

Finnish maritime technology company Awake. AI has entered into a partnership with Dutch maritime systems specialist Tidalis to introduce a...