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NAVTOR is steering fleet monitoring and management towards new horizons with the introduction of AIS streaming to the NavFleet platform. In doing so, the Norwegian-headquartered company is ‘inventing something unique’ – using its own digital ecosystem to capture live vessel AIS data so management teams can see exactly where ships are, and what they’re doing, …

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The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the professional body for the commercial shipping industry worldwide, has officially welcomed its new senior officers at this year’s Controlling Council meeting held in Cape Town, South Africa. Outgoing President Punit Oza FICS handed over the reins to a familiar name in maritime. Natalia Margioli FICS is the first …

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DexCentral Maritime OS, developed by Australia-based Charter Fleet Marine, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nath School of Business & Technology (NSBT), a social initiative of N. Kagliwal Education & Research Foundation, to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and create practical learning and career opportunities for students. The agreement establishes a framework for industry-oriented projects, …

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Seatrium Limited (“Seatrium” or the “Group“) has renewed its multi-year agreement with the world’s largest cruise operator, Carnival Corporation, extending a longstanding strategic partnership established since 2010. The agreement underscores Seatrium’s established track record and leading capabilities in delivering complex cruise ship maintenance, upgrades, revitalisations and retrofit solutions. Under the Favoured Customer Contract (“FCC”) agreement, …

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The Government of Canada has stated that the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) is intended to replace the Victoria-class fleet with up to 12 modern submarines. This will create a long-term requirement for the people, organisations and industrial capabilities needed to support those platforms throughout their lifecycle. As Canada advances its plans for a new …

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In response to global trends in maritime decarbonisation and the energy transition, a ceremony themed “Sustainable Green Energy, Setting Sail Toward Net Zero” was held today (October 5) at the Port of Kaohsiung’s Sixth Container Terminal to mark the launch of marine biofuel bunkering services. Representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), the …

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Following a public vote, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced the names for the two new freight-flex vessels that will serve Scotland’s Northern Isles routes. Operated by NorthLink Ferries, the new vessels set to serve the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will be named MV Hascosay and MV Hakon. Over the two weeks, more than …

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DexCentral, a maritime software platform built in Australia by the team behind Charter Fleet Marine, has opened its design-partner programme to a limited number of ship management fleets after three years of development. The platform addresses a problem familiar to almost every ship manager: operational data fragmented across disconnected systems. Crewing runs in one application, …

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Hempel A/S has signed a three-year global hull coatings agreement with A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), covering a substantial share of the company’s 2026 to 2028 dry dock programme. “Maersk is widely recognised as a global leader in operational excellence and decarbonisation, setting the standard for our industry. We are very proud to work with …

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Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic today announced its strongest operational month on record. July revenue surged 170% year-on-year, powered by dominant demand for polar expeditions and intensifying guest loyalty. Total growth year-to-date was an exceptional 268%. What’s more, the latest August figures show the trend continuing. The company’s core polar portfolio drove two-thirds of …

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