Rob O'Dwyer

The TwinShip consortium has published its latest Data Management Plan, detailing the datasets, data architecture and security measures supporting the project's AI and Digital Twin applications for ship operations. The document is the second version of its annually updated documentation. The first

Dualog has launched Workspace, a collaboration platform designed to connect shipboard crews and shore-based staff within a single communications environment using individual user identities linked to vessel, rank and crew rotation. The first application available through Workspace is Dualog Chat,

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and US developer Mousterian Corporation have signed an engineering contract for the first deployment of a moored floating data centre in the United States. The agreement advances the strategic cooperation framework signed by the companies in April 2026 and covers th

ZeroNorth has introduced Propel, an agentic AI application designed to automate operational tasks across voyage, vessel and fuel management workflows, with Cargill, Ultrabulk and CMB.TECH joining as launch partners. The first version of Propel focuses on voyage optimisation, taking over manual co

Sedna has partnered with PortPal to integrate port call management into its email platform, allowing port agencies to convert operational emails into structured workflows using AI. The integration connects Sedna's email platform with PortPal's port agency software, enabling users to tag incoming

Klaipėda Container Terminal (KCT) is to implement Portchain's Quay berth planning software as the terminal continues its digitalisation programme following the deployment of Portchain Connect earlier this year. The software is designed to provide a shared, real-time planning environment for berth

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to become commonplace in shipping contract drafting within the next three to five years, according to a survey of BIMCO's Documentary Committee members, although respondents believe human oversight will remain essential. A BIMCO survey found that while onl

ADI Chain and Shipfinex have entered a partnership to develop a regulated route for tokenised maritime assets, with an initial pipeline of around 35 vessels valued at approximately US$500m. Shipfinex will originate, structure and issue eligible maritime assets, while ADI Chain will provide the bl

Marlink is to acquire UK communications firm Global RadioData Communications (GRC) in a deal that it says will add around £35m in annual revenue and 30 employees to its government and defence business. The transaction, which covers 100% of GRC, is expected to close later in August 2026. Based

Incheon Global Container Terminal (IGCT) is to deploy CyberLogitec’s OPUS Terminal operating system at the Phase 1-2 project at Incheon New Port. The terminal is scheduled to open in 2028 and will be Incheon Port’s first fully automated container terminal. The hybrid-layout terminal will use D