Accelleron Expands Digital Footprint in Korea

⚙️ Smarter performance for a connected fleet

What’s the story: Accelleron has partnered with Korean maritime software developer LAB021 to bring its LOREKA360° digital optimisation tools to more shipbuilders and owners. The deal allows LAB021’s Vessellink users—already managing over 700 vessels—to access Accelleron’s engine, emissions, and hull performance modules.

“Working with LAB021, we can advance the integration of ship management and performance optimisation solutions,” said Shailesh Shirsekar, Global Head of Sales and Operations, Digital Solutions at Accelleron. “We look forward to a fruitful cooperation that will contribute to lower costs and emissions for our joint customers.”

Sang-Bong Lee, CEO of LAB021, added, “Accelleron’s complementary digital offer will add further value to Vessellink users. We are excited to join Accelleron in working towards a more holistic, integrated approach to digitalisation.”

The bottom line: By linking Vessellink’s 24-hour fleet monitoring system with LOREKA360°’s data-driven performance insights, the partnership strengthens Korea’s position as a global leader in smart, connected shipping….read more

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Europe Pushes for Digital and Green Shipping Leadership

🇪🇺 Policy drives the twin transition

What’s the story: The European Council is pushing for greater investment in clean and digital technologies to strengthen Europe’s maritime and shipbuilding competitiveness.

The Waterborne Technology Platform (Waterborne TP) says collaboration is key. “Pooling public and private resources towards research, development, innovation and its deployment will be key for the sustainable transition of the waterborne sector,” said Jaap Gebraad, Secretary General of Waterborne TP.

The bottom line: The Council’s stance reinforces Horizon Europe and the upcoming European Competitiveness Fund as the twin engines of the EU’s maritime decarbonisation drive….read more

DP World’s Digital Platform Transforms Mombasa Port

🌍 Smart trade for Africa’s busiest hub

What’s the story: DP World has rolled out a new Port Community System (PCS) in Kenya, modernising trade at the Port of Mombasa. Built with EMEA Port Logistics and the Kenya Ports Authority, the system digitises how cargo is tracked, booked, and cleared, reducing delays by up to 30%.

“Digitisation is no longer optional; it’s essential for unlocking the full potential of African trade,” said Mahmood Albastaki, COO of Digital Trade Solutions at DP World. Jack Rono, Director of EMEA Port Logistics, called it “a connected and transparent ecosystem that benefits all players in the trade chain.”

The bottom line: The PCS aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and positions Mombasa as a key digital hub for East and Central Africa….read more

MS Lumière Showcases First Autonomous Dock2Dock Voyage

🤖 Automation meets seamanship

What’s the story: In a breakthrough for inland shipping, the river cruiser MS Lumière completed the world’s first autonomous Dock2Dock voyage between Hardinxveld-Giessendam and Gorinchem. Developed by Shipping Technology, Retina, and Scylla, the demonstration proved safe autonomy is already here.

“With the Dock2Dock project, we’re proving that autonomous technology is no longer futuristic—it’s happening now,” said David Woudenberg, Head of Product Development at Shipping Technology. Retina Founder Tom Panjer added, “Reliable data is essential, but people must stay in control.”

The bottom line: The voyage combined real-world testing with human oversight, showing how automation and experience can safely coexist on the water….read more

Singapore and China Launch Green Shipping Corridor

🚢 Connecting Asia’s clean trade future

What’s the story: Singapore and China have signed an MoU to create a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The agreement, signed by Jeffrey Siow, Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport, and Liu Wei, China’s Minister of Transport, expands earlier port-level partnerships to a national framework.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the corridor will advance decarbonisation, enhance supply-chain efficiency, and develop shared standards for greener shipping.

The bottom line: The MPA said the collaboration “underscores both countries’ shared commitment to foster innovation, enhance maritime connectivity, and support the global transition towards a more sustainable maritime sector.”….read more

StormGeo’s Voyage Intelligence Charts a Smarter Course to Decarbonization

🧭 Turning data into lower emissions

What’s the story:  StormGeo’s Voyage Intelligence platform is helping shipowners link efficiency with decarbonisation. The system integrates weather, fuel, and performance data to guide voyage planning and reduce CO₂.

“In 2024, StormGeo supported more than 75,000 voyages worldwide, saving 0.6 million tonnes of fuel and 1.8 million tonnes of CO₂,” said Petter Andersen, Vice President for Shipping.

“Every drop of fuel saved supports both profitability and compliance,” he added.

The bottom line: By connecting ship and shore teams through one digital platform, StormGeo proves smarter voyages can drive both sustainability and stronger returns….read more

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Yesterday’s Digital Ship Daily

🛰️ 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮: 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘀, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹
Tototheo Global’s Chief Commercial Officer Vlassis Papapanagis says the biggest digitalisation challenge isn’t buying tech; it’s knowing which tools truly fit maritime realities. Experience and human understanding are still the strongest anchors of digital transformation.

🌍𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴
At the Global Security and Innovation Summit | GSIS Summit (GSIS) in Hamburg, leaders agreed that Europe’s strength depends on uniting technology and policy. The event spotlighted maritime innovation and startups shaping security capabilities. Europe is moving from strategy to action, with technology as its new defense line.

🤖 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 ⚙️
Samsung Heavy Industries is joining forces with Rainbow Robotics to develop AI-powered welding and inspection robots for shipyards. These mobile bots are designed to handle complex, risky tasks, from curved welds to confined spaces. Robots are joining the shipyard crew; and they’re learning to think and move like human welders.

Via Vessel Performance Info

🌊 𝗛𝗗 𝗛𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
At APEC 2025 Korea, HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun urged global partners to join in building a sustainable and tech-driven shipbuilding future. The company’s Future Tech Forum gathered global leaders from Siemens, Anduril, and Huntington Ingalls to discuss how AI, digital twins, and robotics can make shipbuilding greener and smarter.

⚡ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀
A new Fact.MR report projects the electric ship market will more than double to USD 22 billion by 2035, driven by IMO emission goals and advancing battery technology.