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A consortium of stakeholders has been established to further develop a digital domain aimed at bringing common online standards to maritime navigation and transportation systems.

The not-for-profit Global Maritime Forum issued a call to action appealing for active multi-stakeholder collaboration between all maritime stakeholders, but also including fuel companies, engine manufacturers and financial institutions, to reach the…

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) has welcomed the latest amendment to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code which includes updates relating to cargoes that may liquefy.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has used an electronic bill of lading (e-BL) in a successful real-time pilot shipment, significantly reducing the time to transfer the title deed from up to seven days…

Yanmar has revealed results from its research into robotic boats and auto-docking, which it plans to develop into commercial applications.

The offshore industry needs a robust set of standards enabling new, safely implemented systems to reach the market in order to reap the full benefit of remote operations, say experts from DNV…

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has updated its guidance to international shipping on achieving Compliance with the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap.

A European Commission funded impact assessment into a potential Mediterranean emissions control area (ECA) found that designating such an ECA would result in significant socio-economic benefits. This is the third such study…

Classification society, ClassNK, has launched Primeship-PSC Intelligence, a support system aimed at improving Port State Control (PSC) performance and ship management.

Classification society, DNV GL, has developed a method of hull condition monitoring which makes use of the ships digital twin, a virtual model prepared during the design phase.