Navigation & Communication

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Marine electronics and NMEA specialist Actisense has launched two products that it says aim to solve critical on-board connectivity challenges.

20th September 2024

Award winner launches two products

20th September 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

The MV Wavelab research catamaran is continuing its work on the Kiel Fjord in Germany, collecting data, training AI-based algorithms and testing new functions, sensors and systems.

9th September 2024

MV Wavelab advances autonomous navigation

9th September 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

More than 40 passengers and crew were injured when a master fell asleep at the helm of a ro-ro passenger ferry,  investigators have found.

5th September 2024

String of errors causes ferry grounding – report

5th September 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

After more than a decade of effort and four diplomatic conferences, the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) has officially transitioned from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to…

27th August 2024

IALA boosts navigation safety with new status

27th August 2024

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

In a groundbreaking deep water trial off the coast of Madeira, an autonomous underwater vehicle has successfully completed a spiral behaviour mission, providing vertical profiling of the water column down to 2,000…

8th August 2024

Deep water data sub successfully trialled

8th August 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is surveying maritime stakeholders to help understand electronic chart system (ECS) requirements.

1st August 2024

IHO launches ECS survey

1st August 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Passage planning risks were not considered before a motor vessel escorting a swim relay team around the Isle of Wight grounded, the MAIB has found.

25th July 2024

Flawed navigation led to grounding – report

25th July 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Maritime IT firm AST Networks is moving into the navigation and communication sector with a range of new products and a consultancy service.

25th July 2024

AST Networks expands into NavComs

25th July 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

According to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) guidelines, vessel traffic services (VTS) contributes to the safety of life at sea, navigation efficiency, and protection of the maritime environment.

28th June 2024

Opinion: Are today’s VTS systems fit for small, complex ports?

28th June 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

ABB has introduced a new feature to its Routing Services portfolio that will allow vessel owners to manage fuel costs on a through-voyage basis by optimising vessel optimal route and speed at…

5th June 2024

Optimal speed routing for enhanced fuel efficiency

5th June 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 is planning to launch four completely autonomous ferries by 2028.

31st May 2024

Autonomous navigation ordered for Norway ferries

31st May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The market for marine onboard communication and control systems is projected to increase by 50% by 2028, driven by a rise in the size of marine fleets, according to the market research firm…

28th May 2024

NavComms market in for 50% hike – report

28th May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Viasat company Inmarsat Maritime has launched a fully managed connectivity service for maritime.

22nd May 2024

Inmarsat launches ‘game-changing’ network service

22nd May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A Finnish technology company has designed a solution to give ship managers shoreside an unparalleled view of the surrounding area of all fleet vessels, including tugs and harbour vessels.

22nd May 2024

Better situational awareness for fleet managers

22nd May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Maritime communications company GTMaritime has updated its fleet management tool to better help owners and operators optimise performance and protect against cyber attacks.

16th May 2024

GTMaritime upgrades fleet management tool

16th May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Seawork exhibitor Hefring Marine has recently announced two partnerships with operators using the Icelandic company’s AI-driven technology.

15th May 2024

Vessel operators sign up for Hefring’s IMAS system

15th May 2024

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Technical advisors have been signed up to work on Norway’s plans to build the first ship tunnel in the world.

8th May 2024

VIDEO: Advisor hired for world’s first ship tunnel

8th May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

NAVTOR is calling on hydrographic offices and other industry stakeholders to help urgently “bridge the divide” between vessels and management teams with the wide-scale roll-out of onshore ENCs.

3rd May 2024

NAVTOR calls for greater ENC access

3rd May 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Diverse Marine and Hefring Marine have joined forces on a smart marine solution as standard on all newbuilds.

2nd May 2024

Smart vessel system for Diverse newbuilds

2nd May 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Two of Seawork’s exhibitors have collaborated to maximise NMEA data efficiency with a new X-band radar ’Pathfinder’ system.

23rd April 2024

Seawork exhibitors in electric collaboration

23rd April 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

NorthStandard and Orca AI are working together to offer the global marine insurers’ members an automated situational awareness solution to manage safety risk.

13th March 2024

NorthStandard looks to AI for safer navigation

13th March 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Engineering specialist Spencer Group has completed work to create a new permanent home for an iconic vessel, with some of its emerging young talent playing a key role in the project.

4th March 2024

Safeguarding the future of the Spurn Lightship

4th March 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR) has formed a commercial partnership with Hefring Marine, in order to increase its fleet safety and operational efficiency.

19th February 2024

SAR partnership will increase Icelandic fleet safety

19th February 2024