Good morning. Today’s edition highlights how shipowners are responding to growing operational and regulatory pressure through practical action rather than long-term promises. From cyber resilience and digital risk visibility to fuel pathways and wind assisted propulsion, the focus is on solutions that can be deployed now. Together, the stories reflect a sector tightening control of risk while preparing fleets for the next regulatory phase.

— Arnel Murga

Cyber risk often starts with the simplest mistake. New analysis shows that many of the most expensive cyber breaches begin with basic access failures rather than advanced attacks. For shipowners managing increasingly connected fleets, the findings underline how everyday controls can determine whether incidents escalate or are stopped early…read more

Digital transformation in shipping is accelerating, but many of the hardest questions remain unanswered.

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Cyber assurance moves from policy to proof. iO3’s V.Secure has received IACS UR E27 Type Approval, giving shipowners independent assurance that onboard cyber systems meet recognised resilience standards. As digital systems become central to vessel operations, certification is emerging as a key element of fleet risk management…read more

Visibility is becoming a competitive advantage. Yamaha has centralised its maritime logistics data to gain earlier insight into transport disruption, tariffs and inventory risk. The approach shows how real time visibility can help operators respond faster to change and reduce manual workload across global supply chains…read more

Fuel choices depend on how fuel is made. Researchers in South Korea have developed a new ammonia production concept that could reduce emissions and costs compared with conventional methods. For shipowners considering ammonia fuel, upstream efficiency may become a decisive factor in long term viability…read more

Decarbonisation shifts from theory to deck. H2SITE has established a Norwegian base to move ammonia cracking from development into real vessel deployment. By working directly with shipowners and yards, the company aims to turn ammonia and hydrogen concepts into operational systems…read more

Wind returns as a working asset. Stena Line has introduced wind assisted propulsion on a new Irish Sea RoRo, combining rotor sails with hybrid power systems. The project shows how shipowners can cut emissions today without waiting for new fuel infrastructure…read more

Why AI is becoming unavoidable for modern shipyards. Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in shipbuilding. From model based engineering to automation, simulation and the industrial metaverse, leading yards are using AI to address labour shortages, complexity and cost while supporting faster delivery of lower emission vessels…read more