Editor’s Note
Today’s newsletter looks at how maritime transformation is becoming practical rather than aspirational. From digital shipbuilding foundations to interoperable trade documents, low emission fleets, electric passenger vessels and sustainable shipyards, each story shows how execution is now catching up with ambition.
— Arnel Murga
Information, not software, is now the real differentiator. Digital shipbuilding is not failing because of technology. It struggles when it is treated as a software project rather than a business change. This feature examines why connected information and disciplined lifecycle change management are becoming non negotiable for shipowners exposed to delivery risk and rising complexity…read more
Software, Big Data & IoT
Legal certainty changes everything. Electronic Bills of Lading are finally moving into day to day fleet operations. With insurance approval secured and interoperability taking centre stage, Singapore’s TradeTrust framework is reshaping how shipowners manage compliance, risk and cost across global trade lanes…read more
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Decarbonisation only matters when vessels are earning. MOL’s latest LPG dual fuel VLGC shows how alternative fuel vessels are being deployed for real commercial service. Chartered to TotalEnergies, the ship highlights how fleet renewal, emissions reduction and long term partnerships are increasingly linked…read more
Shipyards are becoming energy systems too. A S$200 million shipyard investment signals how repair, conversion and newbuilding are being reshaped by sustainability and higher value engineering. PaxOcean’s new facility places decarbonisation and innovation at the centre of yard operations…read more
Cities may adopt electric vessels faster than ports. Electric hydrofoiling is being tested not as a concept, but as public transport. A live trial in Queenstown explores whether fast, low emission passenger services can relieve congestion where roads can no longer expand…read more
Friday’s Most Engaging Story
Better AIS data is now a risk tool, not a nice-to-have. Reliable vessel tracking is no longer optional for fleet oversight, compliance and risk control. Lloyd’s List Intelligence is strengthening its AIS foundations through a new satellite partnership designed to improve coverage, accuracy and resilience in hard-to-track regions. For ship managers, better data quality is becoming central to confident operational decision-making…read more