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Digital Ship Daily: Starlink Fails, Backup Matters; Software Puts Seafarers First; and Rotor Sail Wins Funding
Arnel Murga
August 06, 2025
The voice of IT Leadership in the commercial maritime industry
Starlink announced the outage on their X account. Credit: Starlink.
A recent global Starlink outage shook the maritime industry’s confidence in relying solely on one satellite provider for maritime connectivity. While Starlink has revolutionized maritime connectivity with affordable, low-latency broadband, the July 24 disruption left many vessels…read more
Credit: DNV.
CFARER has launched as an independent brand from DNV Maritime Software, aiming to modernize maritime operations with seafarer-centric digital tools. With backing from DNV and Wilhelmsen, and the integration of Diize, CFARER is set to…read more
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Credit: Anemoi Marine Technologies.
With £1.2 million in new funding from the UK government, Anemoi Marine Technologies is accelerating the future of wind-assisted propulsion with its next-generation folding Rotor Sail. Designed to integrate seamlessly into real-world vessel operations, this innovation brings practical wind power to…read more