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Editor’s Note
Digitalisation and decarbonisation are no longer parallel tracks. They are converging into a single operational priority for shipowners and managers. From AI-driven decision making to connected financial workflows and propulsion innovation, the industry is shifting from tools to execution. Performance now depends on how well systems, data and processes work together.
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From dashboards to decisions: How Columbia Shipmanagement is reframing AI at sea
Columbia Shipmanagement’s experience shows that AI success depends less on technology and more on structured data, clear processes and crew adoption. By focusing on decision-making rather than dashboards, the company is seeing measurable gains in fuel efficiency and operational performance. The real shift is behavioural, not technical.
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Emissions compliance is no longer a reporting exercise, it is a strategic capability. Smart Ship© Hub Digital supports shipowners with accurate, auditable, and automated emissions intelligence aligned with EU ETS, FuelEU, CII, and MRV/DCS requirements.
By combining high-frequency operational data with standardised governance, SSH delivers transparent carbon footprint calculation without spreadsheets or manual reconciliation. Operators gain a real-time view of emissions exposure and performance trends across the fleet.
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SSH transforms compliance from a cost centre into a performance lever, allowing organisations to respond faster and plan smarter in a tightening regulatory environment.
Navigation, Autonomy & New Technologies
Maritime resilience now runs on data and AI, says PortXchange CEO
Geopolitical tension around Hormuz is exposing how quickly global shipping can be disrupted. Operators are turning to AI and trusted data to understand cascading impacts across routes, ports and supply chains. The ability to respond quickly is becoming central to resilience.
Software, Big Data & IoT
HarborLab, Danaos advance digital port costs
HarborLab and Danaos are linking operational and financial systems to remove manual workflows in port cost management. The integration enables continuous data flow from port call planning through to reporting and approvals. Ship managers gain faster visibility and tighter control over expenses.
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Shipbuilding & Design
Accelleron, HD HMS boost Hapag-Lloyd emission cuts
Hapag-Lloyd is scaling engine optimisation after early results showed measurable fuel savings on two vessels. The approach reflects a wider shift towards targeted retrofits that support both compliance and cost control. Decarbonisation is increasingly delivered through incremental upgrades.
Propulsion and future fuels
Fincantieri, Viking advance hydrogen cruise
Fincantieri’s launch of Viking Libra marks a step towards zero-emission cruise operations. The vessel will use hydrogen and fuel cells to operate in environmentally sensitive areas. Early adoption signals how alternative fuels are entering practical use.
Propulsion and future fuels
Norsepower advances wind for ship decarbonisation
Norsepower’s latest rotor sail combines aerodynamic design with digital control to improve fuel savings. Real-time optimisation ensures performance is sustained in actual operating conditions. Wind is moving from concept to scalable solution.
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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.