Shell Marine’s New Sensor Service Strengthens Vessel Reliability

Shell Marine has launched the Shell Marine Sensor Service (SMSS), a 24/7 onboard monitoring system that gives crews real-time visibility into oil and equipment condition. The service aims to reduce machinery failure and improve operational resilience across the global fleet.

⛽ Discover Shell’s onboard “digital deckhand” for resilience.

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How many tools do you use to plan a voyage today? Fuel efficiency, routing, speed, and emissions compliance are often managed in silos, wasting time and money. OrbitMI brings everything together in one platform. With AI-powered optimization, you’ll cut fuel use, reduce risk, and protect profitability, without extra complexity. Smarter planning starts with OrbitMI.

Learn how leaders use Orbit to optimize outcomes.

Procureship and Achilles Tackle Maritime Cyber Risks

A new partnership between Procureship and Achilles is revealing deep cyber vulnerabilities among maritime suppliers. With nearly one in four showing high-risk profiles, shipowners are stepping up digital due diligence to protect their operations and compliance standards.

🔍 Read how ESG and cyber scoring improves supplier trust

Thales’ WaveLINK: A New Era for Maritime Safety

At Europort 2025, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. launched WaveLINK, a next-generation maritime safety system built on Iridium Certus technology. The system improves how vessels stay connected, turning emergency communication terminals into smart, everyday tools for safer and more efficient operations 

👉 See how WaveLINK transforms safety into smart operations.

Sperry Marine Powers New Era in Heavy Lift Navigation

Sperry Marine has equipped SAL Heavy Lift’s first Orca Class vessel with its latest VisionMaster Integrated Bridge System. The advanced platform brings a suite of “industry firsts” that enhance safety, precision, and performance for one of the most advanced heavy lift fleets entering service.

🌍 Explore how smart bridges enhance safety and polar readiness.

Berg Propulsion Expands Retrofit Work with Arriva

After confirming more than 10% fuel savings on the general cargo vessel Norjarl, Norwegian shipowner Arriva has commissioned a second retrofit with Berg Propulsion. The project shows how control technology upgrades can extend vessel life and improve efficiency amid stricter carbon targets.

⚡ See how digital drive control improves retrofit ROI

Lloyd’s Register Leads Global Push for Zero-Carbon Innovation

Lloyd’s Register, together with COSCO Shipping Group, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the University of Southampton, has launched the International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre. The partnership aims to turn maritime decarbonisation and intelligent ship research into real-world, scalable solutions.

🌐 Learn how this partnership shapes net-zero maritime tech

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Yesterday’s Digital Ship Daily

🖥️ 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐓
George Koutsomichalis, IT Manager at MPP CARRIERS, shares how digital leaders are now central to vessel operations, driving cybersecurity, efficiency, and transformation across fleets.

📦 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Queclink Wireless Solutions has unveiled a smart bolt-seal for containers that sends real-time alerts on tampering, helping prevent theft and ensure cargo integrity across global supply chains.

🛳️ 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Madeira Ports has launched a digital quay reservation platform to improve cruise operations, offering real-time coordination, transparency, and stronger data security across port users.

via Vessel Performance Info

⚙️ 𝐕𝐏𝐒 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐄𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
VPS warns shipowners to start measuring methane and nitrous oxide emissions now, as the EU’s FuelEU and ETS frameworks tighten greenhouse gas reporting rules.

🌏 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫
Singapore and South Korea have signed an agreement to develop a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, focusing on clean fuels, data sharing, and joint training for a decarbonised maritime future.

⚡ 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐮𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨-𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬
Corvus Energy’s battery systems will power Japan’s first electric tugboat, advancing zero-emission port operations through collaboration with NYK Line and Keihin Dock.