Digital Doctor Onboard: Atlantas Brings Telemedicine to Sea

Health innovation connects crews to doctors in real time

Atlantas Ship Management is rolling out Vikand’s Telemedicine Digital Plus system across its fleet, in partnership with Navarino.

Why it matters: Crews can now connect to shore-based doctors anytime via real-time video, helping diagnose and treat illnesses without costly diversions.

“The health and wellbeing of our crew will always come first,” said Bhuvnesh Dogra, CEO of Atlantas. “This ensures seafarers receive high-quality medical care, wherever they are.”

The bottom line: For many crews, the doctor is now only a video call away; a major step forward in digital healthcare at sea….read more

Chartering Decisions Without Delay

When fixing a ship, every second counts. Yet too often, communication, data, and action live in separate systems, slowing decisions and creating costly errors. Sedna changes that. By bringing email, integrations, and voyage management into one operating system, your teams gain the context to act quickly and accurately. The result: fewer mistakes, faster execution, and more confident decisions across the board.

Learn more at sedna.com

NavFleet App Brings Fleet Management to the Palm of Your Hand

Mobile visibility for smarter fleet control

NAVTOR’s new NavFleet app is making ship management mobile. The app connects shipowners and operators to real-time vessel data, weather, routes, and alerts; All from a smartphone.

Why it matters: Instead of waiting for reports, managers can instantly see speed deviations, communicate with crews, and act on issues at sea.

“Sometimes you don’t know you need something until you experience it… then you can’t live without it,” said Tor Håkon Svanes, Product Manager at NAVTOR.

The bottom line: With over 18,000 vessels already using NAVTOR systems, the new app signals how digital oversight is going mobile, putting an entire fleet in the palm of your hand….read more

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Goes Fully Connected

5G and Wi-Fi upgrades link America’s busiest port network

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has signed a long-term deal with Boingo Wireless to deliver 5G and high-speed Wi-Fi across airports, seaports, and transit hubs.

Why it matters: The upgrade will improve passenger experience, streamline operations, and power digital tools from mobile ticketing to real-time logistics.

“Connectivity is as essential to travel today as runways, railroads and roadways,” said Kevin O’Toole, Port Authority Chairman.

The bottom line: With 5G linking everything from terminals to tunnels, America’s busiest port network is becoming a true digital gateway….read more

StormFisher Hydrogen’s Big Bet: Building North America’s First Large-Scale Low-Carbon Methanol Plant

Canada’s first major clean methanol plant targets maritime fuel

Canadian firm StormFisher Hydrogen is converting a stalled site in Varennes, Québec, into North America’s first large-scale low-carbon methanol plant.

Why it matters: The facility will produce 72,000 tonnes of methanol annually using clean hydrogen and captured CO₂, helping decarbonize maritime fuel supply said Judson Whiteside, CEO of StormFisher.

“This is more than an acquisition — it’s a commitment to Québec and to global decarbonization,” said Judson Whiteside, CEO of StormFisher.

The bottom line: From captured carbon to clean methanol, the Varennes project puts Canada on the map for sustainable maritime fuel….read more

Bureau Veritas Backs Hydrogen Cargo Ships

Partnership propels zero-emission vessels from concept to reality

Bureau Veritas is partnering with Gelibolu Shipyard, eCap Marine, and Møre Sjø AS to build the world’s first hydrogen-powered general cargo vessels in its class.

Why it matters: The ships combine hydrogen propulsion, batteries, and electric drives — moving Norway closer to zero-emission coastal shipping.

“This project marks an important step in advancing hydrogen as an alternative fuel,” said Matthieu de Tugny, Executive VP at Bureau Veritas.

The bottom line: Hydrogen cargo ships are no longer a concept; they’re under construction, setting a new standard for clean shipping….read more

DeepOcean Adds New Vessel for Offshore Renewables

Fleet expansion strengthens near-shore and survey capabilities

DeepOcean has chartered the Glomar Supporter, a multipurpose support vessel for near-shore operations in renewables and subsea work.

Why it matters: As Europe’s offshore energy market grows, demand is rising for smaller, cost-efficient vessels for survey and inspection tasks.

“We’ve been looking for smaller vessels that can provide an even more cost-effective offering,” said Øyvind Mikaelsen, CEO of DeepOcean.

The bottom line: DeepOcean’s fleet expansion strengthens its role in supporting offshore renewables — efficiently and sustainably….read more

ICYMI:

Yesterday’s Digital Ship Daily

👁️ 𝗦𝗘𝗔.𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗦
SEA.AI is bringing its award-winning Watchkeeper system to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Fuses optical and thermal cameras with AI to detect hazards, people overboard, and even whales.

🧭 𝗪𝗮𝗱𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺
Helm Operations just named James Wadsworth as CEO, with Nolan Barclay stepping up as Chairman. Helm’s software powers operations for more than 400 maritime customers managing nearly 12,000 vessels.

🔥 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗽 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Survitec Group Ltd. just unveiled a next-gen high-expansion foam fire system that delivers more protection with less pressure.

📡 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗞 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
Postrack Europe AB is entering the UK market with GPS trackers that last up to 20 years. With the UK’s booming logistics scene, operators are demanding better visibility to reduce loss and inefficiency.

❄️ 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱
The Istanbul Bridge, a Chinese container ship, just reached the UK via the Arctic in record time. The 20-day voyage cut transit time from China to Europe by half, showing the potential of polar routes.

🌍 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗜𝗠𝗖𝗢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀
WISTA International and BIMCO have signed an MoU to push diversity, sustainability, and professional growth across shipping.

💡 𝗩𝗣𝗦 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺
VPS unveiled VeriSphere, a digital platform. Operators can now manage all their data through a single interface instead of juggling multiple apps.

⛽ 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
Fratelli Cosulich Group launched the Maya Cosulich, the world’s first methanol-powered chemical bunker tanker.