For decades, maritime procurement has relied on emails, manual quotation requests, and legacy workflows that strain purchasing teams and slow vessel operations. Procureship, the Greece-founded e-procurement platform now approaching its tenth year, sees the root of the problem not in the software on offer, but in the way digital procurement has traditionally been delivered: as a self-service subscription model with very little human support.

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P&O Maritime Logistics is taking a structured step toward modern fleet management as it begins a new digital partnership with Onboard. The agreement focuses on bringing real time operational visibility to its harbour towage vessels. Early work will start on units deployed in Mozambique and the Dominican Republic.

 → See how real time vessel data strengthens fleet decision-making

VN Maritime is strengthening its position in autonomous naval platforms with the integration of SEA.AI’s optical situational awareness system into the USV12. The work reflects a growing commitment among shipbuilders and defence partners to adopt technology that supports safer and more informed operations. The 12 metre vessel is designed for both crewed and autonomous missions.

 → Explore why optical detection is redefining autonomous safety

CMES-Tech has secured DNV’s Type Approval Design Certificate for its new 35 metre tilting rotor sail, opening the way for installation on DNV classed vessels. The recognition places China’s domestic wind-assisted propulsion developers on firmer ground as shipowners look for practical energy saving systems. The approval comes at a time when the industry is seeking technology that can support compliance and manage rising fuel costs.

 → Learn what certified wind systems mean for fuel reduction plans

Svitzer has formalised its plan to introduce battery electric TRAnsverse tugs into its global fleet with a newbuilding contract at Cochin Shipyard Limited. The agreement confirms four vessels with options for four more. The move reflects the towage operator’s strategy to bring low emission tug capability into mainstream port and terminal operations.

 → Discover how electric towage supports port decarbonisation

NH3 Clean Energy and ITOCHU Corporation have signed a new agreement to develop clean ammonia bunkering in the Pilbara and across the Asia Pacific region. The plan centres on supplying low emissions ammonia from NH3’s WAH2 Project. The collaboration strengthens a growing network of partners focused on ammonia as a fuel for future shipping.

 → Understand how ammonia supply chains are taking shape

In an industry often cautious about declaring any technological shift as transformative, Stena Bulk and OrbitMI offer a notably grounded perspective on how artificial intelligence can support operational excellence. Their conversation in a recent Digital Ship webinar reveals an approach centred not on spectacle, but on practicality: solving real problems, modernising data foundations, and building the cultural conditions for innovation to take root.

→ Hear how maritime leaders are leveraging AI today