Navigating the Shift from Paper to Digital Logbooks at Sea: An Interview with Matthew Bland

Matthew Bland, a digital transformation leader with nearly two decades of maritime experience, was among the first to guide vessels through the move fom paper to electronic logbooks. 

In this exclusive interview, he shares candid lessons from the front lines of digitalisation: how infrastructure gaps, and vendor missteps can derail even the best-intentioned projects. From spotting operational trends early to reducing compliance headaches, Bland explains why the rewards are worth the effort, but only if fleet managers treat IT as a strategic investment and choose their technology partners with the same care as a long-term relationship. His perspective offers fleet leaders a grounded roadmap for turning digital records into real operational value….read more

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Kaiko Launches Digital Tool for Vessel Inspections

Kaiko Systems has introduced Shore Reports, a new digital inspection platform designed for superintendents and vessel managers. The tool aims to replace outdated manual reporting methods with a faster, more reliable system….read more

Carnival Extends Deal with Maranics for Digital Upgrades

Carnival Cruise Line has renewed its contract with Maranics to expand digital workflow solutions across its fleet. The partnership aims to boost efficiency, safety, and compliance while supporting the company’s sustainability goals.….read more

Everstream Partners with SONAR on Weather Risks

Everstream Analytics has joined forces with FreightWaves and SONAR to bring advanced weather risk analytics into the SONAR platform. The integration gives logistics professionals access to predictive tools that help them plan around climate volatility and supply chain disruptions….read more

Wah Kwong, NatPower Launch Green Port Venture

Wah Kwong Maritime Transport and NatPower Marine have formed a joint venture to build Asia’s first large-scale zero-emission port power network. The initiative will start in Hong Kong and expand across the region, giving ships access to clean electricity while at berth….read more