Tschudi, NAL Research and SGM Technology AS Launch PntGuard for Safer Seas

🛰️ Trusted navigation in a spoofed world

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄: Tschudi, NAL Research, and SGM Technology have launched PntGuard, a new system that detects and counters GPS spoofing in real time using Iridium satellite signals.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: With GPS jamming incidents on the rise, ships need verified position data to maintain safe navigation and defend against cyber or electronic interference.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Reliable navigation is no longer optional; it’s a frontline defence for modern fleets….read more

OceanPal Launches SovereignAI with $120M NEAR Deal

💠 Blockchain meets blue economy

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄: OceanPal has launched SovereignAI, a $120M project built on the NEAR blockchain to create AI-cloud systems for data sovereignty and digital infrastructure.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The initiative signals how shipping companies are diversifying into blockchain and AI, linking physical assets to decentralised digital ecosystems.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Traditional shipowners are becoming digital pioneers in the race for AI sovereignty….read more

OCIMF Boosts Ship Hardening with Global Inspection Drive

🚨 Preparedness under inspection

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄: The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has launched a six-month Focused Inspection Campaign to verify vessel security readiness under SIRE 2.0.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Geopolitical instability and cyber risks are testing fleet resilience, making proper ship hardening and crew drills more crucial than ever.

“Security at sea begins with preparedness and familiarity,” said Dave Cudbertson of OCIMF.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Security compliance is evolving from paperwork to proof of real-world preparedness….read more

Goltens Dubai Launches Near-Zero-Emission Explorer

❄️ Clean design for fragile worlds

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄: Goltens Dubai has launched the Captain Arctic, a near-zero-emission expedition vessel combining wind and solar power for sustainable polar voyages.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The hybrid design cuts emissions by up to 90%, a benchmark for low-impact tourism and research in fragile ecosystems.

“The successful launch of the Captain Arctic underscores Goltens’ leadership in delivering practical engineering solutions that advance maritime sustainability,” said Sandeep Seth, CEO of Goltens Worldwide.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Clean exploration has arrived, showing sustainability can be both practical and beautiful….read more

MARPOWER Advances Clean Energy for Shipping

🌿 Hydrogen sails into reality

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄: The EU-funded MARPOWER project is developing a gas turbine system that runs on hydrogen and other sustainable fuels to power next-gen ships.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The project could enable zero-emission operations without sacrificing reliability, using digital twins and advanced turbomachinery.

“This strengthens our confidence that the project is on track to deliver practical pathways to help the maritime sector cut emissions while maintaining efficiency and reliability,” said Prof. Jussi Sopanen of LUT University.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Hydrogen propulsion is moving from theory to tested technology, anchoring Europe’s clean energy lead.….read more

A4E and ECSA Urge Bold EU Plan for Clean Fuel Access

⚡️ Greener skies, cleaner seas

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄: 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).

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Without coordinated funding, Europe risks falling behind in decarbonising shipping and aviation as fuel costs remain high.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Clean fuel access isn’t just climate policy; it’s Europe’s competitive edge.….read more

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Yesterday’s Digital Ship Daily

🧠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 by Robert Preston
In shipping, the greatest cyber risk isn’t in the code; it’s in the crew. GTMaritime’s phishing simulations reveal that 15% of seafarers clicked malicious links, showing how human behaviour remains the biggest vulnerability.

🚢 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗜 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆
Harren Group is teaming up with Orca AI to bring advanced situational awareness across its newbuild fleet. The system links bridge cameras to an AI analytics dashboard, reducing risks and fuel use.

🤖 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝘄𝗵𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆
Hanwha Ocean and U.S.-based HavocAI are joining forces to develop autonomous vessel systems that merge Korean shipbuilding expertise with American AI.

Via Vessel Performance Info

⚡ 𝗖𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗕𝗕 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁
CMAL, ABB, and Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. are building seven new all-electric ferries with integrated shore power systems to decarbonise Scotland’s transport network.

🔋 𝗥𝗔𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲
UK-based RAD Propulsion is unveiling a new high-power electric drive system at METS Trade 2025, targeting vessels that need greater thrust, endurance, and modular flexibility.

🌱 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹
Honeywell’s new Biocrude Upgrading technology converts wood chips and crop waste into ready-to-use renewable marine fuel, compatible with existing engines.