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Digital Ship Daily: Largest Auto Survey Ship; Oceanbird CEO Named; DNV Simulator Update; Wing Sail Launch; and Furetank Fossil-Free
Arnel Murga
August 29, 2025
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DNV revises maritime simulator standard to support safer and more adaptable training. Photo by DNV.
DNV has revised its Maritime Simulator Systems Standard to reflect the growing use of digital training tools and alternative fuels. The update is designed to strengthen seafarer safety and prepare crews for the industry’s transition to new technologies…read more
Saildrone Surveyor SD-3000 is Saildrone's first production Surveyor-class USV. Photo by Saildrone.
The American Bureau of Shipping has certified the Saildrone Surveyor, the world’s largest classed unmanned surface vessel. The 20-meter autonomous ship is designed for deep ocean missions and is considered as a milestone in maritime innovation….read more
Oceanbird has named Amrit Kaur Bhullar as its next Chief Executive Officer. She will assume the role on January 1, 2026, as the company moves from research into commercial deployment.
Oceanbird has named Amrit Kaur Bhullar as its next Chief Executive Officer. She will assume the role on January 1, 2026, as the company moves from research into commercial deployment….read more
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Furetank tanker vessel with gas tank on deck. Photo by Furetank.
Swedish shipping company Furetank is now running its EU-based fleet on liquefied biomethane, achieving fossil-free operations. A new supply deal and EU legislation have enabled this transition, making this a milestone in renewable fuels for shipping.…read more
The first Oceanbird Wing. Photo by Oceanbird.
Oceanbird has launched its first full-size rigid wing sail, the Wing 560, in Landskrona, Sweden. The 40-metre structure marks a milestone in the push for fossil-free shipping and will be installed on a Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel in 2026.…read more
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