Rethinking Leadership in a Connected Maritime World: An Interview with Bjørn Højgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern Ship Management

Anglo-Eastern CEO Bjørn Højgaard says maritime’s biggest transformation isn’t just digital; it’s cultural. What he said: “You have to balance your sense of urgency, jumping at the opportunity, but sometimes slowing down, learning, and absorbing before you move.” His leadership philosophy blends confidence with humility, forged during the Univan-Anglo-Eastern merger.

On technology, Højgaard called low Earth orbit satellites a “game changer” that will redefine how crews communicate and make decisions.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵: He warns not to mistake connectivity for control. “We can remote-control a lot of things, but the authority to make decisions—you have to make sure we don’t take that away from the ships.”

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: In a connected world, leadership is shifting from command to trust….read more

Future-Proof Compliance

Struggling with new regulations? CII, EU ETS, and FuelEU are reshaping the way shipping companies operate, creating constant pressure to adapt. With more rules coming every year, costs are rising and complexity is growing. So is your exposure if compliance slips. OrbitMI removes the burden by automating emissions tracking, managing EU ETS credits, and simplifying reporting. With accurate data, built-in validations, and future-ready tools, you can protect profitability, cut risk, and stay ahead of change. Compliance doesn’t need to hold you back, it can be your unique advantage.

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Turning Data into Maritime’s Competitive Edge: An Interview with Joy Basu, Smart Ship Hub’s Chief Executive Officer

Smart Ship© Hub CEO Joy Basu has seen maritime shift from treating technology as a “nice to have” to making it core to survival.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The explosion of vessel data has turned limited, unreliable inputs into high-quality streams powering “micro-decision making” that can save millions.

“Even with a 2% deviation across 50 vessels, we are looking at a million tons of carbon footprint and a few million dollars of real dollar value impact,” said Basu. He’s calling on maritime CIOs to strengthen data infrastructure and transparency through “Lighthouse Projects” that share what’s working and what isn’t.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: With younger, tech-savvy owners rising and AI on the horizon, Basu says innovation must start “with the people at the helm.”….read more

Dualog Unveils Quota App for Fair Internet Access

Dualog has launched its new Quota app to give seafarers more control over their onboard internet while easing the burden on vessel IT. The app replaces Crew Connection and lets crew track data use, choose networks like Starlink or VSAT, and top up directly in-app.

“Our goal was to make life easier for crew, vessel managers, and the IT department,” said Vidar Berg, Product Manager at Dualog. Chief Commercial Officer Silje Moan added, “Fair access to the internet onboard helps crew stay in touch with their families.”

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Quota blends digital welfare with cybersecurity for a more connected crew experience….read more

US Warns UN Members Over IMO Climate Plan

The United States has threatened sanctions and visa restrictions against countries backing a UN plan to curb shipping emissions.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁: IMO member states will vote next week on a Net-Zero Framework to regulate CO₂ across a sector that moves 80% of global trade.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: The upcoming IMO vote could spark one of the sharpest global divides yet on how to decarbonize shipping….read more