2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (105+ words) Real-world test data suggests that AI watchkeeping assistance systems can make shipping safer, reducing risk of collision during challenging navigation scenarios. But the tech's advocates say that it is by no means a substitute for skilled mariners: it augments the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (872+ words) Published by Pat Zeitler (Article originally published in July/Aug 2026 edition.) The winds of the digital age and artificial intelligence seem like a tempest for the marine industry. For those who are prepared and understand how to properly apply the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (625+ words) As shipping companies face growing operational complexity, rising cyber risks, and increasing demands for real-time data exchange, a new truth about cloud software is emerging: not all cloud solutions are created equal. Many 'cloud-based' maritime systems are, in practice, traditional…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (223+ words) Published Aug 25, 2026 3:18 PM by The Maritime Executive ClassNK has launched ‘Survey Compass,’ an AI assistant that supports shipowners and ship management companies in their survey-related operations. Survey Compass is available on ‘ClassNK Customer Hub - Ship in Service -’ (hereinafter ‘CCH SiS…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (796+ words) Published by The Conversation Some developers are now exploring the ocean as a new location for AI infrastructure in the hopes that underwater data centers could improve energy use and cooling efficiency while using less fresh water and land area…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (817+ words) Published Jul 19, 2026 8:59 PM by Gemini News Uncrewed vessels that navigate themselves and notify operators when they need support from shore-based navigators. However, such ships also require an international regulatory framework. Now, the first version is in place, largely thanks to…...