Today’s stories show how maritime progress is increasingly defined by what works in practice, not what sounds promising. From AI that depends on clean data and collaboration, to connectivity, fuels and carbon transport moving into everyday operations, execution is becoming the real differentiator. Across digitalisation and decarbonisation, shipowners and managers are now shaping outcomes through integration, discipline and experience.

— Arnel Murga

AI is ready. Now the industry must be. AI has moved quickly into maritime operations, but its real value still hinges on fundamentals many organisations overlook. Drawing on decades across terminals, shipping lines and technology providers, Oscar Pernia argues that without shared data standards, system interoperability and genuine collaboration, AI risks becoming an expensive distraction rather than an operational tool…read more

Every vessel begins its decarbonization journey from a different point. Different ages. Different trades. Different commercial realities. That is why a single pathway to 2050 rarely works in practice.

At Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, shipowners are supported in understanding the range of decarbonization trajectories available today and how those options evolve over time. From efficiency measures and operational changes to alternative fuels and emerging technologies, the challenge is not choosing the “best” solution, but choosing the right one for your fleet.

Like plotting a long voyage, decarbonization requires understanding currents, constraints, and milestones along the way. With nearly 200 years of maritime expertise and deep regulatory insight, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore helps bring structure and clarity to complex choices.

Explore the different decarbonization pathways and find the trajectory that fits your fleet.

Connectivity now defines capability at sea. A traditionally built sailing vessel retracing ancient trade routes has become a live test case for modern maritime connectivity. Eutelsat’s OneWeb network provided the sole communications link for Project Kaundinya, supporting crew welfare, coordination and security and showing how digital systems can adapt to even the most unconventional platforms…read more

Fuel strategy enters the decision room. Motor Oil Hellas has joined the Waterborne Technology Platform, bringing fuel suppliers closer to shipowners, managers and regulators shaping Europe’s zero-emission pathway. The move reflects a growing recognition that decarbonisation depends as much on coordinated fuel availability as on vessel technology…read more

Carbon transport moves from concept to service. “K” LINE is extending its role in Europe’s carbon capture and storage chain with new liquefied CO2 carriers for the Northern Lights Project. Building on experience from earlier phases, the contracts underline how shipowners with proven operational track records are shaping the commercial backbone of emerging decarbonisation services…read more

Alternative fuels meet daily operations. Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has taken delivery of its first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier and completed green methanol bunkering within normal trading patterns. The vessel’s entry into service shows how ship managers are translating alternative fuel strategy into repeatable operations, training and safety procedures rather than one-off demonstrations…read more

Class approval is finally catching up with digital reality. Digital class is moving from concept to execution. Lloyd’s Register stepping into leadership of the OCX Consortium signals that shared 3D model approval is becoming a practical tool for shipowners seeking faster design cycles, fewer bottlenecks and clearer oversight from yard to delivery…read more