A research project called Maritime Internet of Things (MARIOT) will develop a low earth orbit satellite network based on VHF Data Exchange System technology (VDES) to establish a stable, low-cost data connection to improve maritime […]
In response to disruptions caused by COVID-19, the Liberian Flag Registry has carried out its first remote Annual Safety Inspections (ASI) aboard one of its ships. In the first week of April, Liberia’s inspections team […]
Further digitalisation and the use of remote services will be relied on more, even after the outbreak of COVID-19 declines, according to industry figures at a DNV GL webinar on 2 April. “Maritime shipping is […]
Onboard connectivity to the Internet of Things (IoT) could promote improved maritime safety through crew health and wellness, according to a manufacturer of such solutions. “Spending more on IoT connectivity will save costs elsewhere,” claimed […]
The Russian government has been instructed to create a new system of controlling cargo flows in the Arctic and ensure ship safety in the region. President Vladimir Putin stipulated the decree titled ‘On the Basics […]
For the inevitable further digitalisation of ships to take place, ships and ship management companies need to ensure cyber security is fully implemented as part of the International Safety Management (ISM) code onboard, according to […]
Wärtsilä has announced that its Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) solution will be deployed in the Port of Callao in Peru to improve the port’s safety. Dense fog and haze are a constant challenge that often […]
A proactive anti-biofouling hull cleaning robot designed for underwater use has been developed and manufactured by Kongsberg in partnership with Jotun, a paint solutions provider. The Jotun HullSkater is a remotely operated technical robotic solution […]
Initial sea trials were carried out for the first commercial maritime autonomous surface ship (MASS) in the port of Singapore. The ‘IntelliTug’ project is a joint collaboration between marine equipment manufacturer Wartsila, PSA Marine a […]
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) now offers remote surveyor services at its remote survey centre that opened in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 10 March 2020. “The remote service delivery is led by a team of […]
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