R&D: Why Shell Shipping does not need a bigger boat for its version of Jaws
Simple innovation and ‘creativity’ is delivering big benefits for energy transition, with extensive man hours logged by the major to investigate around 100 new tech for its fleet at any one time
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Watch-keeping: ‘Cameras are the eyes and algorithms the brain’ as Orca looks to automate navigation
Israeli developer’s collision avoidance systems used to navigate an unmanned vessel through Tokyo Bay last February are now fitted on 150 vessels
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Marubeni trials: ‘Imperfect’ CII demands collaboration over vessel optimisation, says NAPA
A NAPA and ClassNK study into real-life carbon savings for bulk carriers showed emissions can be cut by 7.3% but highlighted shipowner and charterer cooperation is essential
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Digital services: Cloud-based seafarer training marketplace surges on Covid shift
Swedish Shipowners’-backed and DNV-certified Seably platform has 800 online courses from third-party educators, shipping companies and specialists
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AI & AIS screening: Big data can have big impact on shipping’s sanctions risk management
As compliance requirements ramp up on Russia sanctions busting, technology firms are offering digital solutions to stay on the right side of the law
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The Tomorrow People: Future of FFA market will blend man and machine
The market is embracing a variety of different tech tools
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‘Industry first’: Pricing iron ore freight made easy with automation
The Zuma Labs C5 module aims to remove the hassle for traders and shipbrokers in pricing Western Australia to China capesize bulker voyages
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Tech on a shoestring: Investors put maritime start-ups and scale-ups under the microscope
Capital to scale up faces a higher bar and fuels M&A expectations, while opportunities for start-up funding remain but founders may have to prepare for a longer stretch between rounds
