The voice of IT Leadership in the commercial maritime industry
Two decades before digital transformation became a buzzword across the industry, Manuel Fernazdez de Mosteyrin, Chartering Manager and AI & Innovation leader at Stena Bulk was already rethinking processes. His first digital project wasn’t revolutionising operations; it was convincing his manager to use a PDF printer.
It was this mindset of ‘there’s got to be a better way’ that has shaped Manuel’s entire career. Manuel argues that innovation only succeeds when leaders fall in love with problems, not technologies.
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The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses will remain strictly anonymous and will be used only in aggregated form as part of the upcoming Kaleris and Thetius Thought Leadership Report 2026.
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Evergreen Marine is standardising vessel connectivity across its fleet with a new bonded service from Inmarsat Maritime. The move places crew welfare, cybersecurity and data led operations at the centre of the shipowner’s IT strategy.
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) is supplying a multi buoy offshore monitoring system to support a US Coast Guard mission under the Department of Homeland Security. The project shows how OPT is framing persistent, renewable powered platforms as part of long term maritime operations and management.
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
New findings from Project CAPTURED are prompting shipowners to take a closer look at onboard carbon capture and utilisation. A full life cycle assessment suggests that how captured CO2 is handled beyond the vessel can materially change its value as a decarbonisation option.
V.Group has acquired fuel efficiency and decarbonisation specialist Njord, adding technology integration depth to its ship management offering. The move reflects how shipowners are seeking practical support as regulatory and fuel choices become more complex.
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As shipowners demand more resilient digital and connectivity systems, Navarino is reshaping its ownership structure to support long-term growth. A new partnership with ICG is intended to strengthen the technology platform that vessel managers increasingly rely on for operations, security and compliance.