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Editor’s Note
Today’s stories reflect a clear shift in how safety, autonomy and decarbonisation are being embedded into core maritime operations.
From AI-driven situational awareness becoming standard equipment, to propulsion control integration for autonomous vessels, digital capability is moving from optional to expected.
At the same time, structured trade corridors and practical retrofit partnerships signal that infrastructure and emissions reduction are advancing in parallel. Hydrogen logistics and yard-led decarbonisation complete a picture of an industry focused on delivery, not just ambition.
Navigation, Autonomy & New Technologies
Privilège Marine makes SEA.AI standard
AI-assisted situational awareness is no longer an upgrade. A leading European catamaran builder has made machine vision and real-time optical detection standard across its entire range, reframing what owners should expect as core offshore equipment. For yacht managers and bluewater operators, the move speaks directly to risk mitigation, crew workload and operational confidence.
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Electrification at Sea Requires More Than Batteries
Maritime electrification is often discussed in terms of battery capacity alone. In reality, successful electrification depends on a broader ecosystem: onboard systems, shore power, operational profiles, and regulatory alignment.
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore supports shipowners by helping them evaluate electrification holistically. That includes understanding battery technologies, charging infrastructure, power management, safety considerations, and lifecycle impacts.
Like switching from fuel oil to electricity at home, the transition only works when wiring, supply, and usage patterns align. At sea, those complexities multiply.
The role of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore is to help shipowners navigate this transition with confidence, balancing innovation with operational practicality and long-term sustainability.
Navigation, Autonomy & New Technologies
Robosys adds Sleipner thrusters to VOYAGER AI
Remote and autonomous vessel operations depend on unified control across every propulsion element. With thrusters now integrated into a multi-OEM autonomy platform, shipowners gain tighter station keeping and simplified specification across mixed fleets. The development strengthens interoperability at a time when autonomy projects are moving from trials to deployment.
Adani Ports and Marseille Fos back India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor
A new pact linking Indian and French port infrastructure strengthens the institutional backing behind the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor. With focus areas including smart port platforms, data interoperability and green corridor development, operators trading between India and Europe may see growing digital alignment along this route.
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Propulsion and future fuels
Drydocks World joins MERC retrofit drive
Decarbonisation is increasingly defined by what can be installed during scheduled drydockings. A major global yard has joined an industry consortium focused on practical emissions reduction for the existing fleet, bringing hands-on retrofit expertise into technology evaluation and deployment planning.
Propulsion and future fuels
Hydrexia advances solid-state hydrogen at sea
A regional maritime shipment of solid-state hydrogen has been completed in Asia, using metal hydride storage technology. For operators exploring hydrogen supply chains, the demonstration highlights alternative transport models designed to improve safety, reduce risk and support cross-border energy trade.
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HD Hyundai and Siemens unify shipyard data
Shipbuilding is moving towards a single digital thread from design to production. A new integrated platform aims to eliminate data gaps, connect engineering and manufacturing in real time, and strengthen delivery control across global yards. For shipowners ordering complex tonnage, digital consistency at source is increasingly tied to cost, quality and lifecycle performance.