Kongsberg Reshapes Its Maritime Business with New Spin-Off

🧭 Two paths, one vision for maritime tech

The story: Kongsberg Gruppen is entering a new era by separating its maritime division into a publicly listed company. The move aims to sharpen focus on global opportunities in both defence and maritime technology as the Norwegian group prepares for its biggest transformation in decades.

“This will further strengthen competitiveness... where security and sustainability are expected to dominate in the coming decades,” said Eivind Reiten, Chair of the Board.

The bottom line: Norway’s industrial giant is doubling down on its maritime future with a dedicated digital tech company….read more

DNV and UC Berkeley Partner on Safe AI Research

The story: DNV has teamed up with UC Berkeley’s CITRIS institute to research the safe use of embodied AI—from autonomous ships to drones. The collaboration will study how AI systems behave under stress and uncertainty to make them safer in the real world.

“Embodied AI presents unique challenges... our partnership allows us to co-develop frameworks that ensure these systems operate reliably,” said Astrid Rusås Kristoffersen, DNV’s Group Director of R&D.

Professor Murat Arcak of UC Berkeley emphasized the strategic value of the collaboration: “DNV and UC Berkeley share a strong record of collaboration. Our new partnership on AI safety is timely and strategic: DNV's long-standing experience in assuring safety across diverse industries will ground and sharpen our research for real-world impact amid the rapidly evolving AI landscape.”

The bottom line: From ship bridges to city streets, this project sets new standards for AI safety and reliability….read more

FLIR Unveils AI Cameras for Smarter Seas

📸 Eyes wide open at sea

The story: FLIR has launched its new flagship M460 and M560 multi-spectral maritime cameras, blending AI and advanced imaging to boost situational awareness. Designed for professional mariners, they combine 4K visuals, long-range laser sensors, and AI-powered object tracking.

“We’re setting a new standard for maritime situational awareness,” said Grégoire Outters, General Manager of FLIR Marine.

The bottom line: FLIR’s new AI cameras redefine visibility and safety for ships navigating the world’s busiest waters….read more

Wattlab Powers Vertom Tula with Solar Innovation

☀️ Clean energy hits the deck

The story: Dutch cleantech firm Wattlab has fitted Vertom’s MV Vertom Tula with 44 modular solar units delivering 79 kWp. reducing up to 20% of onboard energy use.

“For shipowners, time is money... should the panels need to be removed, the crew can easily stack and store them,” said Bo Salet, CEO of Wattlab.

The bottom line: Solar power for ships is no longer experimental; it’s already in commercial operations….read more

Portchain Network Cuts 800,000 Tonnes of CO₂

⚓ Data-driven decarbonisation

The story: Since 2022, Portchain’s digital berth alignment platform has helped carriers avoid 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ by enabling Just-in-Time port calls and real-time schedule sharing.

“Our mission is to cut 0.5% of global emissions... the full potential of these digital solutions is still ahead of us,” said Niels Kristiansen, CEO of Portchain.

The bottom line: Smarter scheduling is proving that digitalisation can drive measurable sustainability gains….read more

Daphne and Maran Gas Test Methane Abatement at Sea

💨 First steps in methane reduction

The story: Daphne Technology and Maran Gas Maritime completed the first shipboard test of a plasma-catalytic methane abatement system aboard the LNG carrier Maran Gas Chios.

“This was the first time SlipPure™ Plasma-Catalytic system has been deployed on a ship... it represented a bold step into uncharted territory,” said Ivan Raleff, Managing Director of Daphne Technology.

The bottom line: Tackling methane slip at sea could be a game-changer for LNG-fuelled shipping and maritime climate goals….read more

ICYMI:

Yesterday’s Digital Ship Daily

⚓️ 𝗣𝗻𝘁𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀
Tschudi (Tschudi Ship Management AS), NAL Research Corporation, and SGM Technology AS have launched PntGuard, a new system that detects and counters GPS spoofing in real time using Iridium satellite signals.

🤖 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀
OceanPal Inc. has launched SovereignAI, a $120M project built on the NEAR Foundation blockchain to create AI-cloud systems for data sovereignty and digital infrastructure.

🛡️ 𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗠𝗙 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
The OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) has launched a six-month Focused Inspection Campaign to verify vessel security readiness under SIRE 2.0.

via Vessel Performance Info

🌍 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Airlines for Europe (A4E) and the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY SHIPOWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS (ECSA) - Europe’s aviation and maritime leaders are urging the EU to make clean fuels affordable and widely available through an ambitious Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP).

🔋 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The EU-funded Marpower project is developing a gas turbine system that runs on hydrogen and other sustainable fuels to power next-gen ships.

🚢 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹
GOLTENS DUBAI has launched the Captain Arctic, a near-zero-emission expedition vessel combining wind and solar power for sustainable polar voyages.