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OrbitMI has introduced a structured assessment that shows shipowners how well their vessel reports match recognised industry standards. The launch arrives at a time when the industry depends more heavily on accurate and consistent data. Executives say the goal is to strengthen trust across digital workflows.
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FrontM is expanding the deployment of its Loft Kiosk, a touch enabled onboard hub designed to modernise communication, training and crew support. The company says the system is helping shipowners strengthen safety culture and bring more structure to digital operations. Adoption is rising as fleets look for simple ways to improve the daily experience of seafarers.
Ardmore Shipping has introduced SteelCorr’s Digital Paint Report app across its fleet, giving crews a structured way to track corrosion and paint condition. The company says the tool strengthens vessel care and supports safer, more efficient operations. It also reflects Ardmore’s broader push toward digital ship management.
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Maritime Fusion has secured 4.5 million dollars in seed funding as it works to bring fusion power to commercial vessels. The company believes maritime applications offer a more practical entry point for fusion than the wider grid. Investors say early adoption at sea could reshape how large assets generate clean energy.
Glamox has been selected to supply marine certified exterior LED lighting for four new Offshore Construction Vessels commissioned by Seatankers. The vessels, designed in Norway and built in China, form part of a new class of offshore units prepared for hybrid battery operation and future methanol propulsion. The lighting package is tailored for complex offshore work and demanding marine conditions.
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