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Inmarsat Maritime is preparing its global customers for a major rise in bandwidth and network performance as the ViaSat-3 satellites move toward service entry. The company says the coming phase of NexusWave will bring more capacity, stronger reliability and a clearer path for digital progress at sea.
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Igloo Corporation, Bureau Veritas and Hyundai LNG Shipping have begun a joint development project focused on meeting the rising cyber risks tied to digital operations at sea. The initiative aims to build practical, verifiable cyber resilience aligned with IACS UR E26 and E27. It reflects a growing industry shift toward stronger protection of navigation and operational systems.
BMT’s new work with the South Australian Government advances an emerging model of AI-enabled harbour oversight. The Deep Blue Project is shaping how data autonomy can support safer, more efficient and more sustainable maritime operations.
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
A recent policy webinar brought together experts who argued that domestic energy growth and emissions reduction can progress at the same time. Their discussions revealed shifting priorities in US energy policy and a wider recognition that multiple technologies will be needed. The debate also highlighted how future decisions on engines and fuels will influence transport, industry and global standards.
“K” LINE used its presence at Techno-Ocean 2025 to highlight the technologies and strategies it considers central to reducing emissions across its fleet. The company presented work on wind propulsion, automation and alternative fuels, alongside a wider outline of its Environmental Vision 2050. Its message to industry visitors was clear. Decarbonisation requires coordinated steps across operations and supply chains.
Washington State Ferries has taken a significant step in its long term electrification programme by selecting ABB to supply hybrid electric propulsion systems for its next generation of vessels. The first two ferries will introduce some of the largest battery installations planned for any US ship. The move sets the pace for a fleet strategy aimed at lower emissions and greater reliability.
Yesterday's Most Engaging Story:
When you strip digitalisation down to its essence, it’s not about apps or dashboards; it’s about connection. Connection between systems, between people, and between the data that flows through them. Yet in the maritime industry, those connections remain incomplete.