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Editor’s Note
Connectivity, decarbonisation and digital readiness are no longer side projects.
Today’s stories show how shipowners and operators are embedding resilient communications, energy efficiency and electric propulsion directly into fleet strategy.
From bonded satellite networks and remote SatCom upgrades to OpenRoaming at sea and next-generation battery vessels, digital capability is now shaping operational performance and asset value. Infrastructure decisions today define competitiveness tomorrow.
Communications & Cyber Security
Vega Reederei advances digital eco fleet with NexusWave
Low latency, bonded satellite connectivity is moving to the centre of fleet design. A 10-vessel eco series will deploy integrated cyber secure, multi-network infrastructure to support advanced onboard systems, emissions goals and future electric upgrades. Digital capability now sits alongside hull and propulsion in defining next-generation assets.
Communications & Cyber Security
Wallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades SatCom fleet
A 41-vessel SatCom overhaul shows how large fleets are tackling resilience and ship shore integration without downtime. Remote installations, redundant connectivity and structured data management are positioning operations for real time performance and stronger crew welfare. This is what fleet wide modernisation looks like in practice.
Communications & Cyber Security
AIDA Cruises rolls out OpenRoaming at sea
Fleet wide OpenRoaming deployment across 11 cruise ships signals a shift in how operators treat onboard connectivity. Seamless authentication, zero drop performance and support for operational systems place digital experience at the heart of guest satisfaction and safety. For cruise management, network performance is now brand performance.
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Propulsion and future fuels
Kongsberg and PT PAL target greener fleet
A new MoU between a global marine technology provider and Indonesia’s largest state owned shipyard underlines how national fleet transitions are being shaped by cross border collaboration. Energy management, propulsion and automation integration are central to future ready newbuilds and retrofits. Industrial alignment is becoming critical to emission reduction progress.
Propulsion and future fuels
Brim Explorer backs electric trimarans
A Norwegian operator is investing heavily in high speed battery powered trimarans designed from the outset for electric propulsion. With 100 nautical mile range and 20 knot speed, the project reflects growing confidence in zero emission passenger operations. The commercial case for electric tourism vessels continues to strengthen.
Yesterday’s Most Engaging Story
INSA joins ICS to shape global policy
India’s shipowners have secured a stronger voice in international policymaking as their national association joins the leading global shipowners’ body. The move places Indian operators directly inside discussions on regulation, digitalisation and decarbonisation at a time when compliance and geopolitical risk are intensifying. For managers, influence at rule-making level increasingly shapes commercial outcomes.