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Digital Ship Daily: SpaceX’s $17B Move; Telenor Maritime New Chief Executive; K LINE Bets on Kite Power
Arnel Murga
September 10, 2025
The voice of IT Leadership in the commercial maritime industry
Photo by SpaceX.
SpaceX’s $17 billion spectrum purchase from EchoStar has major implications for global connectivity at sea. The deal secures key airwaves for Starlink’s Direct to Cell service, setting the stage for stronger links between ships and shore….read more
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Magnus Müller as Telenor Maritime's new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1.
Telenor Maritime is set for a leadership change as CEO Lars Erik Lunøe steps down after nearly seven years. Magnus Müller, a veteran of the global telecom sector, will take over as chief executive on October 1….read more
Tom Buhl, Senior Business Development Advisor, Nagarro; Frederik Lerche-Tornoe, CEO, Oceanly; and Harsh Narula, Co-lead - Ground Transportation & Logistics, Nagarro
Oceanly and Nagarro have announced a new partnership aimed at delivering AI-driven fleet performance and maritime intelligence solutions. The collaboration promises fuel savings, emissions monitoring, and predictive maintenance for global shipping operators….read more
Screenshot from Inmarsat NexusWave video.
Norse Ship Management has selected Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave service to improve connectivity for its crews and operations. The installation, supported by Station Satcom, promises high-speed, unlimited data and reliable coverage for vessels worldwide….read more
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Photo by K Line.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE) has completed the first phase of development for its Seawing automated kite system. The wind-powered device aims to cut fuel consumption and emissions, with shipboard trials planned over the next two years….read more
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