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In an industry often cautious about declaring any technological shift as transformative, Stena Bulk and OrbitMI offer a notably grounded perspective on how artificial intelligence can support operational excellence. Their conversation in a recent Digital Ship webinar reveals an approach centred not on spectacle, but on practicality: solving real problems, modernising data foundations, and building the cultural conditions for innovation to take root.
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Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has entered a strategic partnership with Orca AI to bring AI assisted navigational awareness to more than 750 vessels. This reflects a growing shift among shipowners and managers toward practical digital tools that reinforce safety and operational control.
Hafnia has chosen FrontM’s infotainment suite to strengthen communication and wellbeing across its fleet. This is a response to the expectations among shipowners to provide more consistent digital support for crews and to advance safety culture.
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Corvus Energy has introduced Blue Whale NxtGen, a new LFP based marine energy storage system aimed at shipowners preparing for higher energy demands and tightening regulation. The launch adds to the growing market of battery powered and hybrid vessel operations.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkering operations for a cruise vessel in Greece. Coordinated by World Fuel Services with Greek supplier EKO, the delivery strengthens the cruise line’s wider strategy to introduce certified low carbon fuels across its fleet.
Alfa Laval has introduced the PureBallast 3 Ultra reactor to the global market, showcasing it publicly for the first time at Marintec in China. This shows the company’s focus on practical compliance support for shipowners who must meet tightening ballast water regulations.
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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.