The voice of IT Leadership in the commercial maritime industry
Editor’s Note
Good morning. Today’s newsletter highlights shipowners and operators integrating advanced technologies to strengthen safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability. From satellite connectivity and autonomous navigation to nuclear, electric, and hybrid propulsion, the industry is transforming how fleets are managed and decarbonised. What's increasingly clear is strategic adoption of real-time data and emerging power systems is becoming central to competitive fleet planning.
— Arnel Murga
Connectivity becomes core infrastructure. Hyundai Glovis is rolling out Starlink satellite internet across 45 vessels, boosting data speeds, safety monitoring, and digital capabilities. Faster connectivity is set to transform fleet operations and crew welfare…read more
Software, Big Data & IoT
Data drives strategic clarity. Jan De Nul integrates Spinergie’s real-time maritime intelligence to better assess vessel availability and offshore wind market trends, enhancing strategic decision-making…read more
AI takes control on deck. HMM is expanding its autonomous navigation rollout to 40 vessels with Avikus’ AI-powered system, enhancing safety, efficiency, and crew workload management…read more
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Nuclear propulsion meets fleet strategy. The UK Maritime Nuclear Consortium has launched to bring nuclear power into commercial shipping, creating standards for safety, regulation and insurability. The initiative could redefine long-range zero-carbon vessel operations…read more
Regulation, Technology
Europe charts tech-led decarbonisation. The Waterborne Technology Platform outlines a coordinated EU innovation framework to support zero-emission shipping, linking research, ports, and fleet operations for commercial impact…read more
Electrification moves forward. Fleetzero secures $43 million in Series A funding and opens a Houston R&D and manufacturing hub for hybrid and electric marine propulsion, aiming to scale electrification globally…read more
Yesterday’s Most Engaging Story:
If emissions targets are the goal, trusted operational data is the starting point. As regulation tightens, data quality is becoming a commercial advantage. Spinergie’s journey shows how compliance reporting is evolving into a foundation for emissions reduction and smarter fleet decisions…read more