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Editor’s Note
Shipowners and managers are navigating a more complex operating environment shaped by digitalisation, fuel transition and tightening regulation.
Today’s stories show how technology is moving from pilot stage into daily operations, from fuel documentation to onboard support and inventory management. At the same time, investment and new data are beginning to clarify the commercial case for alternative fuels and zero-emission vessels. These developments point to a more data-driven and compliance-focused model for fleet management.
Software, Big Data & IoT
Ofiniti funding targets digital bunkering growth
Shipowners are under growing pressure to digitise fuel operations as regulation and multi-fuel complexity increase. Ofiniti’s latest funding highlights rising demand for platforms that replace manual processes with verifiable digital records. The shift is moving fuel data from back-office administration to a core operational and compliance function.
Navigation, Autonomy & New Technologies
Shipmanagers tap Alfa Laval AR support
Ship managers are turning to AR-enabled remote support to manage increasingly complex onboard systems. Alfa Laval’s approach connects crews with shore-based experts in real time, improving troubleshooting, compliance and performance. Reliable connectivity is making this level of support practical across more vessels.
Software, Big Data & IoT
DryLog and CleanQuote advance AI inventory
DryLog Services is using AI to turn routine ROB data into actionable insights for fleet operations. By combining voyage data, stock levels and purchasing patterns, the system supports earlier and more consistent decision-making. The focus is on improving outcomes without changing existing workflows.
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Propulsion and future fuels
Bureau Veritas supports KMG electric tug
Shipowners are beginning to deploy fully electric harbour vessels as part of emissions reduction strategies. The delivery of EON in Singapore shows how battery-powered solutions are moving into operational use. Port and coastal segments are emerging as early adopters of zero-emission technologies.
Propulsion and future fuels
WinGD and Envision push ammonia case
New analysis suggests green ammonia could compete with conventional fuels under moderate regulation. For shipowners, this adds greater clarity to long-term fuel strategy decisions. Cost predictability is becoming as important as compliance in the fuel transition.
Yesterday’s Most Engaging Story
Cybersecurity in a fast-moving fleet: Scott Dickerson on closing the gap
Cybersecurity is still being treated as an afterthought in many shipping organisations, even as digital systems expand rapidly. Scott Dickerson warns that outdated strategies and weak integration between IT and operations are exposing companies to serious risk. He argues that cyber must be addressed as a business issue, not just a technical one.