Latest maritime technology updates and reports
Splash247
French ocean data intelligence firm SINAY has acquired UK-based vessel tracker MariTrace, as reported by Splash247. This acquisition follows SINAY's previous purchases of marine weather analytics provider OpenOcean in 2022 and container tracking service Safecube in 2024.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that significant advancements in using ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel for the maritime industry have been made in East Asia. At the Sea Japan 2026 exhibition in Tokyo, ClassNK issued the first-ever Approval in Principle for an ammonia-fuelled panamax bulk carrier.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Singapore is inviting proposals for autonomous inter-gateway container feeder vessels. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between container terminals.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Bound4blue's first China-built suction sails have been installed on Klaveness Combination Carriers' vessel, Baltazar, in preparation for its imminent delivery. This marks a significant advancement in sustainable maritime technology.
Splash247
Lloyd’s Register has conducted a live trial of Orca AI’s navigation platform on a feeder containership in the Mediterranean, as reported by Splash247. The five-day assessment evaluated the AI's ability to assist bridge teams, particularly in challenging visibility and high-traffic conditions.
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Swiss engineering firm Accelleron has introduced the ACCX300-L turbocharger, which aims to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and uptime for two-stroke marine engines, as reported by Splash247. The new turbocharger features a simplified platform, integrated digital tools, and a novel service model to improve lifecycle maintenance.
Offshore Energy
Oceaneering has successfully conducted the first land-based piloting of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) on an offshore drilling rig in Brazil, as reported by Offshore Energy. This operation marks a significant advancement in remote technology for the maritime industry.
Splash247
Everllence has successfully completed the factory acceptance test of its first ammonia-burning engine, a significant advancement towards commercial ammonia propulsion, as reported by Splash247. The dual-fuel B&W 6G60ME-LGIA engine is intended for a vessel being constructed for Eastern Pacific Shipping at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
gCaptain
gCaptain reports that the U.S. Navy's Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program is attracting significant interest from defense technology firms, shipbuilders, and autonomy specialists. This surge of activity is making the MUSV program one of the most competitive in the industry.
Dutch company Fugro has inaugurated a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) test pool in Singapore, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in enhancing ROV testing capabilities in the region.
