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Fincantieri launches world’s first hydrogen cruise ship

Fincantieri launches world’s first hydrogen cruise ship

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 24, 2026 | Digitalisation, Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

The Viking Libra, a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched on 19 March at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. It will be the world’s first cruise ship powered by hydrogen. The vessel is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. The cruise ship...
Report: Shipping must master data to remain competitive

Report: Shipping must master data to remain competitive

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 19, 2026 | Digitalisation, Maritime research, News, Shipping

Shipping companies must improve how they collect, structure and use operational data if they are to remain competitive in an increasingly regulated and digital operating environment. This follows from new research from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and OneOcean. The report,...
Dutch navy buys and trials new reconnaissance drones

Dutch navy buys and trials new reconnaissance drones

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 18, 2026 | Digitalisation, Navy, News

After extensive testing, the Royal Netherlands Navy has purchased twelve V-BAT drones. Equipped with radar and cameras, this type of drone conducts reconnaissance and gathers intelligence. It can remain airborne for many hours at altitudes of several kilometres. The...
AI can help track floating plastic debris from space

AI can help track floating plastic debris from space

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 10, 2026 | Digitalisation, Maritime research, News

Under the EPFL-led ADOPT project, researchers are combining AI satellite-image recognition with drift prediction models to improve the collection of plastic debris in the ocean. The technology has passed the proof-of-concept stage and is ready for field testing. ...
Orca AI extends situational awareness to 360° view

Orca AI extends situational awareness to 360° view

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 10, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Navigation, News, Piracy, Shipping

Maritime AI company Orca AI has launched the next generation of its AI-based operational platform, delivering a 360° field of view (FOV) around a vessel. This forms a foundation for advanced collision avoidance and autonomous navigation. Demand for full-surround...
Alewijnse equips Vietnam’s largest bulk carrier

Alewijnse equips Vietnam’s largest bulk carrier

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 4, 2026 | Digitalisation, Engineering, News, Shipbuilding

Alewijnse Marine Vietnam has delivered a comprehensive electrical and automation package for the Truong Minh 02. This is the largest bulk carrier to be built in Vietnam to date. The delivery of the Truong Minh 02 marks a significant milestone for Vietnam’s...
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