Wärtsilä says 2026 will force shipowners to rethink how they manage fleet lifecycles, fuel choices and digital operations. With new rules coming and technology moving quickly, owners are being urged to invest in long term strategies built on data, flexibility and collaboration.

 → See how long-term planning is reshaping fleet strategies

Mythos AI has introduced MNAV, a high speed autonomy system designed for unmanned vessels operating in congested and open waters. The launch is a shift toward practical, scalable autonomous operations that shipowners and managers will soon need to integrate into fleet planning.

 → Understand the next stage of unmanned vessel capability

Fifty years after Kongsberg Maritime tested its first dynamic positioning system, the technology remains central to how shipowners manage safety, precision and digital control at sea. The company looks back at its roots while pushing DP into a new era shaped by data integration and remote operations.

 → Explore how modern DP supports safer offshore operations

Newlab New Orleans and JERA have formed a partnership to move advanced carbon capture technologies from pilot scale to commercial use. Their focus on improving efficiency for power generation could shape future options for shipowners seeking low carbon energy supply and cleaner industrial corridors.

 → Review what new carbon capture systems mean for energy supply

At Marintec 2025, MSC and its partners presented a new ammonia-dual fuel container ship concept that signals how major shipowners are preparing for a low-emission future. The Approval in Principle granted by DNV highlights growing confidence in alternative fuels for the mainline trades.

 → Learn how ammonia designs fit future fleet renewal decisions

Zinus has become one of the most visible technology suppliers in the shift toward cleaner port operations. Its win at the Maritime CleanTech Awards underlines how shipowners and port operators are turning to practical electrification solutions that work at scale. The company’s rapid global reach is drawing attention across the maritime sector.

 → View practical steps ports and owners take to cut emissions

A new DNV white paper presents methanol as one of the most technically ready alternative fuels for deep sea transport, supported by growing infrastructure and industry investment. Its future, however, will depend on policies, cost and the pace of supply growth.

→ Understand methanol’s readiness and remaining barriers