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Digital Ship Daily: Connectivity, Intelligence, Data Standards, Emissions Tools, and Clean Propulsion
Arnel Murga
November 20, 2025
The voice of IT Leadership in the commercial maritime industry
SpecTec says the next phase of maritime digitalisation will depend on real progress in data standards and system integration. The company believes that shared formats and closer collaboration can help operators make better decisions and unlock safer and more efficient operations across the sector.
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Aquarius Bulk Carrier Shipping has begun a fleet-wide upgrade of its digital systems as it turns to Navarino for stronger connectivity, unified IT management and strengthened cyber security. The Athens based company says the move is part of its wider push to support crew welfare and improve operational reliability.
Windward has introduced a new system that brings together satellite imagery, radio frequency data and behavioural analytics in a single operational picture. The company says the technology is designed to help governments and commercial operators respond faster to security risks across global trade.
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The Baltic Exchange has introduced a new calculator that standardises how freight earnings are assessed across bulk, tanker and gas markets. The organisation says the tool will help market participants navigate growing regulatory pressures while bringing clarity to emissions related costs.
Steerprop has secured a major contract to supply its most powerful ducted propulsion units to date for Jan De Nul’s new rock installation vessel. The project reflects rising demand for high efficiency systems that can support offshore energy work while improving operational control.
Yesterday's Most Engaging Story:
OLYMPIC NOTOS. Photo from Olympic Subsea.
Digitalisation and electrification produce extraordinary results for Norwegian offshore operators. Digitalisation, advancing hand-in-hand with the electrification of ships, is bringing remarkable efficiency gains in the workboat segment, one of the most formidable sectors in which to attempt to lower costs. For Olympic Subsea, the results speak for themselves: generations of its offshore vessels have reduced fuel consumption by 83%, from 18 tonnes burned per operating day to just three tonnes, according to CEO Stig Remøy.
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