Decorum Maritime Launches DIDI Chart to Automate and Secure Electronic Chart Updates

What’s new: Germany’s Decorum Maritime has launched DIDI Chart, an automated system that securely delivers electronic navigational chart (ENC) updates to ships, even offline.

Why it matters: Updating ECDIS systems has long been a manual, error-prone process. DIDI Chart uses Zero Trust architecture to verify every data transfer, cutting risks and keeping vessels compliant without internet access.

The bottom line: Safer, faster, and cyber-secure chart updates—one less worry for crews on long voyages….read more

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Mexico Sets a New Maritime Standard with Trelleborg’s SafePilot System

What’s new: Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has completed deliveries of its SafePilot navigation systems to 25 major Mexican ports—one of the world’s largest national standardization efforts for pilotage technology.

Why it matters: The unified system gives pilots consistent tools and data across all ports, improving safety and efficiency while simplifying training.

Zoom out: With growing ship sizes and traffic, Mexico’s ports are now better equipped to handle the future of maritime trade safely….read more

Forecast Meets Fuel: StormGeo Integrates Imarex for Smarter Bunker Decisions

What’s new: StormGeo has integrated Imarex Technology’s Traffic Light System into its s-Insight Bunker Management platform, giving shipowners market-timing forecasts for bunker purchases.

Why it matters: The tool tells operators not just where and what to bunker, but also when. That timing edge could mean millions in savings as fuel prices swing.

The takeaway: As fuel costs rise, smarter data—not luck—will decide who saves the most at sea….read more

ABB Powers Floating Green Ammonia Venture

What’s new: ABB has signed an agreement with SwitcH2 to deliver automation and electrification systems for an offshore green ammonia FPSO off Portugal.

Why it matters: The facility will use renewable power and a 300 MW electrolyzer to produce up to 243,000 tons of green ammonia a year—fuel that could decarbonize shipping.

The takeaway: Offshore energy isn’t just about wind anymore—it’s about producing cleaner fuels at sea….read more

France’s Offshore Future Takes Shape at Provence Grand Large

What’s new: Bureau Veritas has certified the Provence Grand Large floating offshore wind project.

Why it matters: The installation, developed by EDF, Enbridge, and CPP Investments, powers 45,000 homes and proves floating wind is commercially viable.

Big picture: France joins the ranks of nations turning offshore wind into a cornerstone of clean energy….read more

Japan Builds First TCT Turbocharger

What’s new: At its Tamano factory, Mitsui E&S has built Japan’s first Everllence TCT40 turbocharger under license—ushering in a new era for marine engine performance.

Why it matters: The locally produced turbocharger improves efficiency for large two-stroke engines while strengthening Japan’s domestic manufacturing base.

The bottom line: After four decades of collaboration, Everllence and Mitsui are still pushing marine propulsion forward….read more

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Yesterday’s Digital Ship Daily

🛰️ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲
Marlink is giving Polish dry bulk operator Polish Steamship Company a digital lift, deploying its Sealink NextGen hybrid network—mixing Starlink LEO connectivity with VSAT—for 50 vessels. The move boosts bandwidth, strengthens cybersecurity, and supports safer, smarter fleet operations.

⚙️ 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲
Robosys Automation just landed a contract to retrofit a Damen Fast Crew Supplier vessel with its VOYAGER AI autonomy suite for offshore wind work. The system adds route planning, collision avoidance, and remote operations.

🌌 𝗘𝗦𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗞 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗔 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻
ACUA Ocean has won support from the European Space Agency - ESA and the UK Space Agency to develop its Pioneer-class uncrewed vessel. The craft will deploy and recover underwater robots for subsea inspection—“nested robotics” in action.

🔧 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝗦𝗚𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
Dutch sealing specialist Lagersmit and underwater repair firm Subsea Global Solutions are deepening their collaboration in Singapore and Southeast Asia. SGS will act as Lagersmit’s sales agent and continue maintaining Lagersmit Supreme® seals.

⚡ 𝗔𝗬𝗞 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸
AYK Energy Ltd. will supply batteries for the world’s first fully electric fast ferries, connecting Spain and Morocco. Operated by Baleària, the vessels will run entirely on AYK’s Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, cutting emissions and noise.