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Today’s must read: AI Route Planning; OceanWings Certified; USV Safety Tech; UK Green Corridor; Samskip Hydrogen Ship

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Hefring Marine has adapted its Intelligent Marine Assistance System to tackle the safety risks of high-speed unmanned surface vessels. The technology offers real-time speed and risk management to help operators avoid accidents….read more

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Weathernews and HD Hyundai Marine Solution have launched OSR-OW, a route optimization tool that blends weather forecasts with AI vessel modeling. Early trials show average fuel savings of 5.3%, offering shipping companies both cost and emissions benefits….read more

Sperry Marine will supply Integrated Bridge Systems for two hydrogen-powered, autonomous-ready container ships ordered by Samskip. The vessels, under construction in India, will combine zero-emission propulsion with navigation technology built for the future….read more

Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition

Heysham Port will soon become the starting point for the UK’s first electric shipping corridor, cutting Irish Sea emissions by a third. The project, led by NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group, brings shore power charging to ferries and freight ships….read more

Left-Right: Romain Grandsart and Emmanuel Schalit, OceanWings, and Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, DNV Maritime.

OceanWings has secured a Type Approval Design Certificate from DNV for its automated wingsail propulsion system. The certification confirms safety and reliability standards, paving the way for wider adoption of wind-assisted shipping….read more

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