Ransomware Still Tops Maritime Cyber Risks, Says ABS Consulting Cyber Expert

The story: ABS Consulting’s Michael DeVolld warns that ransomware remains the biggest cyber threat to global shipping, even as vessels become more connected and secure.

Why it matters: Cyber risk now affects safety, trade continuity, and crew welfare. New regulations from the U.S. Coast Guard and the EU’s NIS2 directive aim to raise the cybersecurity baseline across fleets.

“Cyber risk is a critical business risk. An incident will impact everyone,” said DeVolld, Senior Director of Maritime Cybersecurity at ABS Consulting.

The bottom line: Cyber resilience is now as vital as navigation, and the clock is ticking for compliance….read more

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ABS Wavesight Unites Maritime Tech and Expertise

The story: ABS Wavesight gathered global users in Houston for its annual summit, showcasing new software including Wavesight Advantage™ and NSE 7.0.0, designed to simplify compliance and boost fleet performance.

Why it matters: With over 5,000 vessels using its platforms, ABS Wavesight is shaping how digital tools improve safety, emissions tracking, and real-time operations in an increasingly connected fleet.

“For more than 25 years, our user summit has been the anchor point for unveiling our latest innovations,” said Staci Satterwhite, CEO of ABS Wavesight.

The bottom line:  Software and seafaring are converging, and collaboration is steering the course….read more

ClassNK Certifies Samsung’s Autonomous Bridge System

The story: A new autonomous bridge software, SAS-IBS, has received Technology Qualification from ClassNK, validating its safety and reliability under the society’s rigorous testing framework.

Why it matters: Autonomous navigation is moving from prototype to practice as regulators set standards for situational awareness, collision avoidance, and human oversight.

 “ClassNK will continue supporting the implementation of automated operation technologies by setting standards and technical verification,” the organization said.

The bottom line: The bridge of the future is digital, data-aware, and built on certified trust….read more

Doing What’s Right: Design Thinking, Decarbonisation, and the Power of a Common Bottom Line

Link to the Podcast: Episode 17: Design Thinking, Decarbonisation, and Doing What’s Right; with Laurence Odfjell

The story: The chairman of Norwegian Shipping Company Odfjell believes shipping’s future depends on “doing what’s right” — by design. The Norwegian shipowner blends architectural thinking with pragmatic climate strategy, built on efficiency, fuel flexibility, and well-to-wake awareness.

Why it matters: Odfjell’s fleet has already cut carbon intensity by 54% from 2008 levels, surpassing its 2030 target early. His approach proves decarbonisation can be both creative and profitable: when design, culture, and accountability align.

“The greenest fuel is the fuel you don’t burn,” said Laurence Odfjell, Chairman of Odfjell SE. “Let’s make money doing this, because then more people will do it.”

The bottom line:
For Odfjell, sustainability is a design problem: one solved through pragmatism, teamwork, and a common bottom line….read more

Hydrogen-Ready Tanker Earns Top Green Finance Rating

The story: Japan’s new hydrogen-fueled oil tanker, Kikou Maru, has received the highest environmental rating from ClassNK and the Development Bank of Japan. The vessel marks a key advance in Japan’s clean coastal transport ambitions.

Why it matters: As global shipping experiments with hydrogen, Kikou Maru offers a proof point for scalable zero-emission fuel adoption backed by financial and regulatory incentives.

“Our aim is to realize zero emissions through technological innovation,” said Uyeno Transtech Ltd. in a statement.

The bottom line: Hydrogen-ready ships are moving from concept to commercial course in Asia’s coastal fleet….read more

Jotun Verified for Lowest Speed Loss in the Industry

The story: Jotun’s SeaQuantum X200 antifouling has been verified by DNV for just 1% average speed loss , the lowest ever recorded. The data, from 41 vessels under ISO 19030 standards, confirms significant fuel and emission savings.

Why it matters: Each percentage point of drag reduction means measurable climate and cost gains. Jotun’s verification shows coatings can be a direct path to lower carbon output and operational savings.

“An average speed loss of 1.0% really pushes the boundaries of what an antifouling can deliver,” said Habibe Escobar, Category Manager for Jotun’s SeaQuantum brand.

The bottom line:  Hull coatings are proving to be quiet but powerful allies in the race to net zero….read more

ICYMI:

Yesterday’s Digital Ship Daily

🛰️ 𝗟𝗠𝗧 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟱𝗚-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗮
LMT Innovations demonstrated a full 5G-powered ecosystem at the Freeport of Riga, featuring drone inspections, underwater monitoring, and USVs. The private 5G network ensures high-speed, secure connectivity across the port.

🧭 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗣-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
At Kormarine 2025, Trelleborg Group launched the SafeCaptain P-Series, fixed navigation units designed to modernize older vessels and protect against GPS jamming and spoofing.

🔗 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹
MARANICS has signed a White Label Agreement allowing an industry partner to build its own maritime application on the Maranics platform, which provides the data and workflow

🤖 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮
Robosys Automation has signed a new contract with AMC Search to integrate VOYAGER AI into the college’s WAM-V 16 training vessel, expanding its autonomous and remote operator courses.

via Vessel Performance Info

🌿 𝗔𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗼-𝗟𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
Anew Climate and Seaspan Corporation Energy completed North America’s first ship-to-ship loading of renewable Bio-LNG in the Port of Long Beach, fueling a commercial container vessel with low-carbon gas.

⚓ 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀
The Los Angeles–Long Beach–Shanghai Green Shipping Corridor reached its first phase goals, achieving full shore power electrification, low-carbon ship deployment, and expanded green fuel bunkering.