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Today’s must read: What AI Can Do for Shipping, and What the High Seas Treaty Means for the Industry?
Arnel Murga
September 22, 2025
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Undeclared and mis-declared goods remain the leading cause of ship fires. Photo from World Shipping Council.
Global carriers are adopting an AI-powered system to detect undeclared dangerous goods that have led to a sharp rise in shipboard fires. The World Shipping Council says the tool will analyze millions of bookings in real time to prevent tragedies at sea….read more
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Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement to enhance operational reliability of three CLSICO LNG ships.
Wärtsilä has signed a 15-year Lifecycle Agreement with CLSICO to support three LNG carriers. The deal will use Wärtsilä’s predictive maintenance tool, Expert Insight, to improve reliability and reduce costs….read more
NYK, MTI, and Grid Develop and Launch AI-based Car Carrier Allocation System. Photo from NYK.
NYK has begun full-scale use of an artificial intelligence system that automates planning for its global fleet of car carriers. The new tool promises faster scheduling, lower costs, and reduced emissions by optimizing ship allocation across hundreds of voyages….read more
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Steel Cutting Ceremony for the New Generation Maritime Affairs Patrol Vessel with Wind-Assisted Propulsion. Photo from Mauric.
France has started construction of its next-generation offshore patrol vessel that combines hybrid propulsion with wind-assisted sails. The ship is designed to extend patrol endurance, cut fuel use, and improve operational flexibility….read more
UN ‘high seas’ treaty clears ratification threshold, to enter into force in January. Photo from UN.
The High Seas Treaty has secured the 60 ratifications needed to enter into force, setting the stage for new environmental rules in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The move is expected to reshape commercial shipping with stricter oversight, marine protected zones, and added compliance costs.….read more
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