NAPA and Interoutes Bring a Human Touch to Digital Routing

🧑‍✈️ Digital routing meets human expertise

The story: NAPA and Interoutes have launched an “Expert Route Monitoring” service that blends NAPA’s digital voyage optimization tools with real-time guidance from experienced mariners.

Why it matters: By combining AI-driven routing with human judgment, captains can navigate more efficiently through dynamic weather conditions, cutting fuel costs and emissions while improving safety.

Quotable: “Adding seasoned mariners takes digital benefits to the next level,” said Pekka Pakkanen, NAPA EVP for Shipping Solutions. Interoutes CIO Panos Gianniotis added, “The human element in seafaring cannot be undermined.”

The bottom line: Smart tech and sailor know-how are now sailing on the same course….read more

Sea and Pole Star Drive Smarter Compliance

🧾 Automated screening for the tanker trade

The story: Sea and Pole Star Global have integrated their platforms, Recap Manager and PurpleTRAC, to automate sanctions screening and compliance in tanker chartering.

Why it matters: Every vessel entered in Sea’s Recap Manager is now automatically vetted through PurpleTRAC, ensuring “100% screening certainty” and cutting clearance times in high-stakes chartering.

Quotable: “It’s about building compliance into the vital stages of chartering,” said Christoffer Svard, CCO at Sea. Adil Ashiq, Head of Partnerships at Pole Star Global, said the partnership helps clients “charter with confidence.”

The bottom line: Compliance is no longer a side step; it’s built into every fixture….read more

 Intellian Unveils Global GMDSS Systems

🛰️ Next-gen GMDSS goes fully global

The story: Intellian Technologies has launched two Iridium Certus GMDSS Systems, the C200M and C700, providing global distress coverage, even in polar regions. The systems mark a leap forward in maritime safety, allowing vessels to connect instantly with rescue coordination centers through intuitive Safety Display Terminals.

Why it matters: More than 80,000 vessels are required to meet GMDSS standards, and these terminals combine emergency functions, voice services, and L-band connectivity in a single compact system.

“We are incredibly proud to be a key partner in bringing Iridium's transformative GMDSS service to market,” said Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian Technologies. Iridium’s Wouter Deknopper, VP and GM of Maritime, added, “The combination of Iridium’s global network and Intellian’s intuitive hardware will deliver new levels of safety to seafarers everywhere.”

The bottom line: From the Arctic to the equator, Intellian’s new systems extend reliable emergency communication where it’s needed most….read more

DNV Revives Nuclear Path to Net Zero

⚛️ Revisiting atomic power for clean shipping

The story: DNV’s latest report argues that nuclear propulsion could be a long-term decarbonization option for shipping, supported by modular reactor designs and tighter international regulation.

Why it matters: No commercial nuclear-powered vessels have launched in over four decades, but as emissions targets loom, industry attention is returning to this high-energy alternative.

Quotable: “Nuclear energy has the potential to play a role in the maritime energy transition,” said Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV Maritime CEO. Ole Christen Reistad, DNV Senior Principal Researcher, added, “The business case must account for the full lifecycle costs, including fuel, maintenance, and waste.”

The bottom line: Once sidelined, nuclear power may yet find its sea legs in the race to zero emissions….read more

Lloyd’s Register Boosts STS Safety Standards

🧭 Auditing assurance for ship-to-ship safety

The story: Lloyd’s Register and DYNAMARINe are joining forces to launch an independent auditing scheme for ship-to-ship (STS) transfer providers, creating a consistent global benchmark for safety and quality.

Why it matters: The scheme aligns with OCIMF guidelines and could pave the way for a standardized assurance model similar to SIRE, helping reduce audit duplication across the energy sector.

“This partnership marks an important step in strengthening safety and sustainability,” said Ehud Bar-Lev, LR Business Development Manager. Dr. Alexandros Glykas, DYNAMARINe Managing Director, said it “reflects a shared vision to elevate safety and environmental responsibility in STS transfers.”

The bottom line: By setting new standards for STS audits, LR and DYNAMARINe are tightening safety at one of shipping’s most complex intersections….read more

Shipping Turns to Efficiency Over Emissions

The story: The new SMM Maritime Industry Report shows shipowners are betting on efficiency and technology, not lofty pledges, to reach climate goals. Half of respondents doubt net-zero by 2050 is achievable, but most are already investing in digital and propulsion upgrades.

Why it matters: As regulatory frameworks stall, companies are moving ahead with practical retrofits and hybrid propulsion systems to stay competitive and cut fuel costs.

“After all we are talking about roughly 90,000 ships world-wide – a gigantic undertaking,” said Dr. Klaus Borgschulte, SMM Advisory Committee Chair. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, DNV Maritime CEO, added that the Net-Zero Framework “is already reshaping investment decisions.”

The bottom line: For shipping, the path to zero isn’t ideological; it’s operational.….read more

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Yesterday’s Digital Ship Daily

🌍 Onboard Strengthens Leadership with New CCO Appointment
Rotterdam-based Onboard has appointed Sander Zwanenburg as Chief Commercial Officer to drive international expansion and deepen customer engagement in maritime digitalization.

📦 Evergreen Line Turns to Smart Containers for a Connected Fleet
EVERGREEN LINE is rolling out ORBCOMM’s smart dry container technology across its global fleet. The system tracks location, temperature, and door openings in real time, providing visibility and security for cargo.

📊 Gelectric Turns Daily Reports into Smart Fleet Insights
Dutch tech firm Gelectric has launched Digital Noon Reports, a system that transforms existing vessel report emails into analytics dashboards; no onboard hardware, no integration required.

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⚙️ Spinergie and Ocean Winds Strengthen Offshore Wind Intelligence
OW Ocean Winds has renewed its partnership with Spinergie for a third year to sharpen fleet analysis and project benchmarking. The offshore wind developer uses Spinergie’s real-time vessel and project data to manage efficiency and vessel availability across 17 projects in eight countries.

🐟 Hefring Marine and NIFF Chart a Smarter, Greener Course
The Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation (NIFF) is partnering with Iceland’s Hefring Marine to pilot smart vessel systems that monitor fuel use and vessel performance in real time. Supported by the Marine Environment & Fisheries Fund, the trial aims to improve safety and reduce emissions across the fishing fleet.