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11 Nov

Matson deploying advanced whale detection technology

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, shipping, technology

(HONOLULU) — Matson has announced a product agreement with WhaleSpotter Corp. to purchase and deploy a groundbreaking whale detection system developed by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), making Matson the first container shipping company to deploy this advanced marine protection technology. Developed at WHOI with support from Matson and other contributors, the WhaleSpotter system combines thermal and AI-driven detection,…

25 Sep

Coast Guard to invest $350M in robotics, autonomous systems

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsAutonomous vessels, technology, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday it will invest nearly $350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), includes $11 million in fiscal year 2025 for immediate upgrades to critical autonomous systems. Initial investments include: • $4.8 million to procure 16…

24 Sep

Remote pilotage not ready for prime time, report says

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsPilots, technology

(LONDON) — The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA), in collaboration with the Canadian National Center of Expertise on Maritime Pilotage (NCEMP) and the Canadian Coast Guard, has released a report on the technical readiness of remote pilotage solutions. This first report from the International Study on Remote Pilotage found that proposed solutions offered a glimpse of what is possible. However,…

10 Sep

ABB to partner on nuclear reactors for maritime industry

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newspropulsion, shipbuilding, technology

(STOCKHOLM) — ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment of small modular lead-cooled reactors to the maritime industry. Building on the terms of an existing MoU between Blykalla and ABB signed in October 2024, which targets developing lead-cooled SMR technology to support Sweden’s clean energy requirements, this…

07 Aug

Pilot-assist AI system installed on Southern Devall towboat

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater, Navigation, technology

(SULPHUR, La.) — Mythos AI, a pioneer in maritime autonomy and situational awareness systems, has completed the first installation of its Advanced Pilot Assist System (APAS) on a Southern Devall tow vessel. This milestone marks the first deployment of this type of technology on the Mississippi River, signaling a transformative step in American inland shipping. The Mississippi River and its…

31 Mar

World’s first ammonia-fueled tug completes three-month trial

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingpropulsion, technology

(TOKYO) — The world’s first commercial-use ammonia-fueled vessel, Sakigake, has successfully completed a three-month demonstration voyage during which it engaged in tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay and achieved a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction of up to approximately 95 percent. The vessel was completed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and IHI Power Systems Co. Ltd. (IPS) on Aug. 23,…

31 Mar

Panama Canal offers transit slot for low-emission ships

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, shipping, technology

(PANAMA CITY, Panama) — Contributing to the commitment of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, the Panama Canal Authority has launched the NetZero Slot, a transit slot reserved only for vessels with low-carbon emissions, as a strategy to incentivize customers on their path to decarbonization. Beginning Oct. 5, the Panama Canal will implement the first phase of a weekly NetZero…

27 Mar

ABS joins MIT initiative to transform global shipping

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding, shipping, technology

(CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) — The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), in collaboration with leading players in the maritime industry, has joined an initiative from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to tackle challenges facing global shipping. The MIT Maritime Consortium unites academia and industry to support the development of technologies that aim to transform the sector, including alternative fuel and new…

27 Mar

Satellite jamming ‘grave concern’ to shipping, IMO says

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newscommunications, IMO, Navigation, technology

(LONDON) — Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states need to urgently enhance their protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said with “grave concern” in a joint statement. These cases of harmful interference are in the…

24 Mar

IMO to develop global strategy for maritime digitalization

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsIMO, shipping, technology

(LONDON) — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to create a comprehensive strategy that harnesses emerging technologies to turbocharge efficiency, safety and sustainability in the shipping industry. During its 49th session in London from March 10-14, the IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL) outlined a work plan for developing the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization, which is set to be…