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Digital Ship Daily: U.S. Navy Autonomous Ships; SpecTec’s New CPO; Wallenius Unveils RoRo Concept; JMU Delivers Green Tanker
Arnel Murga
September 03, 2025
The voice of IT Leadership in the commercial maritime industry
Boston-based startup Blue Water Autonomy has secured $50 million in Series A funding to build autonomous ships for the U.S. Navy. The company plans to deploy its first long-range vessel in 2026 as demand for uncrewed surface ships accelerates….read more
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Maritime software firm SpecTec has appointed Garry Clarke as Chief Product Officer. Clarke will lead product strategy and innovation as the company expands its asset management solutions for the global shipping industry….read more
Where operational excellence meets net zero ambition
Wallenius Marine and KNUD E. HANSEN have launched a new RoRo ship design at the Donsö Shipping Meet. The concept features a bow engine room, expanded cargo space, and dual-fuel electric propulsion with future-ready green technology….read more
Japan Marine United Corporation has delivered a new 159,097 dwt Suezmax tanker to Advantage Tankers. The vessel, named Advantage Smart, features advanced energy-saving technologies and emissions-cutting systems.…read more
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