When artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization are discussed in maritime, attention still gravitates toward autonomous ships. Yet the market is not about de-crewing but, rather, applying vessel and shore data to make operations safer, more fuel-efficient, and easier to maintain.As of 2024, the maritime AI market stood at $4.13 billion, with a projected five-year CAGR of 23%. Market-size estimates should be treated cautiously, but the direction is hard to miss – AI solutions have advanced from trials into voyage planning, machinery monitoring, bridge decision support, port coordination
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Marine Safety Alert warning vessel owners, operators and crews to verify their ships' maximum air draft before transiting beneath bridges and other overhead obstructions, following an incident in which an unaccounted-for antenna struck a bridge.In Safety Alert 17-26, issued November 10, 2026, the Coast Guard detailed its investigation of a deep-draft vessel that contacted a bridge despite voyage-planning calculations indicating sufficient vertical clearance.
Louisiana-based military boat builder Metal Shark has received orders to construct additional 38 Defiant patrol boats for Bangladesh.The welded-aluminum 38 Defiant is a military and law enforcement platform designed for coastal patrol, maritime interdiction, port security, search and rescue, and other security missions. Combining high-speed and maneuverability with all-weather crew protection, the platform has been delivered to military and government customers worldwide.
Britain said on Tuesday it would spend £90 million ($121 million) on drones, sensors and artificial intelligence systems to help the Royal Navy counter Russian undersea threats in the North Atlantic and protect critical infrastructure.New network of autonomous systems equipped with advanced sensors will create a unified surveillance capability to improve the detection and monitoring of submarine activityWestern officials have warned Russia has increased activity around subsea infrastructureIn April
A tanker carrying the first cargo of Russian diesel for the United States has come to a halt off the US east coast, shipping data showed on Tuesday, with its operator saying its destination had not yet been decided.President Donald Trump last month announced a surprise deal with Moscow to import diesel from Russia to help lower prices at the pumps ahead of this month's US midterm elections.The Malta-flagged tanker Agioi Fanendes was loaded with 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low sulphur diesel in Russia's Baltic port of Primorsk on October 22, LSEG shipping data showed
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged €50 million ($56 million) on Tuesday to help Bulgaria and Romania expedite the launch of a Black Sea maritime security hub following a string of deadly drone attacks on cargo ships.At least nine cargo ships were hit by naval drones near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, killing several seafarers and leaving others missing, raising concerns over how the escalating maritime war between Russia and Ukraine is expanding into a major challenge for NATO in the Black Sea.
European nations have taken no concrete steps to strengthen shipping protection in the Red Sea, Italy's defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that governments have failed to respond to his calls to bolster the bloc's naval mission in the area.In September, Guido Crosetto urged the European Union to bolster its Aspides mission, launched in 2024 to protect commercial shipping from attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that have escalated as part of the Middle East conflict.
Marlink has secured Bureau Veritas (BV) type approval for the XChange NextGen edge platform, giving shipowners independent assurance that their onboard digital infrastructure is designed with long-term cyber resilience built-in. For shipowners, onboard technology is a long-term investment that can remain in service for years. As software evolves and new services are introduced, cybersecurity must remain a priority throughout the platform’s lifecycle.
Brønnbåt Nord's largest wellboat to date will be equipped with a complete fish handling system from Cflow in Langevåg, on Norway's west coast. The solutions have been further developed to ensure good conditions for the fish, gentler handling and efficient operations on board.With a cargo capacity of 5,000 cubic meters, the new wellboat can carry the equivalent of approximately 4.2 million salmon dinners in a single trip to the processing plant.The investment will help meet growing demand for wellboat capacity in Northern Norway.
Techouse has secured a contract from Black & Veatch to supply heat recovery steam generation (HRSG) modules for Golar LNG's fourth floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, with the system expected to reduce fuel consumption by 20-25% compared with conventional gas turbine-only systems.The contract covers two HRSG modules weighing approximately 1,000 tonnes each, along with supporting systems, Techouse announced on November 10.Techouse will deliver the equipment as a subcontractor to Black & Veatch, which is responsible for the FLNG topside solutions.
Abu Dhabi-based industrial AI company AIQ and US maritime intelligence firm Quartermaster have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to explore AI-enabled maritime safety and security solutions for offshore energy operations.The agreement, signed during ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi, will initially focus on the United Arab Emirates, with plans to explore opportunities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and international markets.
Tidewater Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $360.4 million, up 5.3% sequentially, as improving offshore support vessel (OSV) day rates and utilization supported earnings growth. The company also completed a $500 million acquisition in Brazil and issued an optimistic outlook for 2027, citing strengthening offshore activity and tight vessel supply.Net income for the quarter ended September 30 reached $17.5 million, compared with a loss of $800,000 in the corresponding 2025 period. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $140.1 million, while operating cash flow reached $75.