Shipping is on a digital transformation voyage, much like it is for decarbonisation, and the industry still has long way to go in adopting new technologies.

The digitalisation and adoption of electronic procedures is among the top priorities for Greece’s Ministry of Shipping and its marine education system should be enhanced to embrace the challenges of new technology.

The line-up of wind energy projects in waters off the US East Coast grew this week as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced its intention to begin an environmental review of the MarWin project.

DNV signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday with Saronic Ferries to develop Greece’s first electric ferry for short-sea routes in the Argosaronikos region.

Three new international Ambassadors have joined the growing ranks of the prestigious Global Maritime Club, in association with Seatrade Maritime.

Start-up Spot Ship, which aims to reduce C02 emissions in shipping by optimising ballast voyages, recently launched version 2.0 of its platform and brought in new investors from within the industry.

The hoarding of data can create a dead weight for a company; the value of data is in its sharing and analysis.

The UK government has confirmed £12m in funding to accelerate the research and development of zero emission maritime technologies.

WTW has launched CyNav for Ports and Terminals, a cyber solution specifically designed to help address the escalating cyber risks faced by owners and operators in this strategically vital sector of the global maritime supply chain.

The Global Maritime Club Summit – in association with Seatrade Maritime – will make its debut at this June’s Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition.