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NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the global electrification of ports and marinas

Cleaner Seas July 10, 2026

Announced at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the integration of Europe’s largest international charging network (10 July 2026) – NatPower Marine, a NatPower Group company enabling the energy transition in the maritime sector, has signed a strategic agreement to acquire the Aqua

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New COMPETIQ, a live avatar interviewer recruitment platform, launched as merchant shipping faces growing officer recruitment crisis

Cleaner Seas June 30, 2026

(30th June 2026) – CCOMPETIQ a new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help employers recruit qualified seafarers faster, while maintaining rigorous standards of safety, verification and competence. Developed by Glasgow-based maritime technology company The World Yacht, the

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UniSea acquires AI-powered frontline intelligence company Kaiko Systems

Cleaner Seas May 30, 2026

UniSea has completed the acquisition of German maritime software company Kaiko Systems to further expand its Fleet Management System (FMS) with AI-powered pre-inspection tools, establishing a new international maritime tech group. The combination brings together two complementary specialist software businesses serving the global maritime industry, with the combined group

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Hyke and Pascal Technologies partner to power next-generation electric ferries in Norway

Cleaner Seas May 23, 2026

Hyke and Pascal Technologies are partnering on the powertrain of the Hyke F-15 Shuttle, the all-electric passenger vessel ordered by Cityboat for zero-emission passenger transport in Norway. Hyke delivers the vessel, with the hull built by Herde Kompositt, while Pascal Technologies delivers the electric powertrain platform. Making an exceptional vessel even better The Hyke

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Fleetwork returns to Posidonia 2026 showcasing the next generation of cloud maritime ERP

Cleaner Seas May 21, 2026

The first fully cloud, Greek-built maritime ERP platform introduces a new generation of tools for the shipping industry Athens, May 21, 2026. Fleetwork, one of the fastest-growing maritime ERP technology companies, will participate in Posidonia 2026, taking place from June 1 to 5 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, where it will showcase the latest generation […]

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Wah Kwong NatPower and CKS Join Forces to Advance Electrification of Hong Kong–Guangdong Inland Water Transport

Cleaner Seas May 16, 2026

(15 May 2026) – Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings (“Wah Kwong NatPower”) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co., Ltd.(“CKS”), a subsidiary of Guangdong Provincial Port & Shipping Group Company Limited. The two parties have agreed to establish a cooperative framework based on the principles of mutual

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From Coral Reefs to Code: Training AI to Recognise Marine Species and Ecosystems- Part 1

Cleaner Seas May 3, 2026

More than 65% of marine species are unknown to science. But, artificial intelligence is changing this fast. It can look at thousands of underwater pictures in just minutes. This is much quicker than what marine biologists can do by hand. The mix of artificial intelligence and marine conservation is a game-changer for our oceans. Scientists […]

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Decarbonising operations to reduce emissions and costs remains top of the agenda at Seawork

Cleaner Seas April 30, 2026

The European Onshore Power Supply Association (EOPSA) is supporting Seawork in 2025 with a pavilion in the Associations Hall. Leading the way on decarbonisation through electrification and shore power and supporting the commercial marine industry. The 2025 Seawork conference programme is focussed on decarbonisation with free to attend sessions that share insights and

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How AI is Protecting Marine Life: Smart Tech for Cleaner Seas

Cleaner Seas April 27, 2026

Did you know AI can spot over 400 large plastic items in the ocean from GoPro images? This shows how powerful AI is in fighting ocean pollution. We’ll look into how AI is changing how we protect our oceans and marine life. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a big problem, with 1 to 10 […]

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Ocean Network Express Deploys New Efficient Vessel to Key Transatlantic Trade Route Linking Europe to the USA

Cleaner Seas April 21, 2026

16th April 2026 – London – Ocean Network Express (ONE), the global container liner company, has announced the deployment of its brand new container ship M/V ONE Satisfaction on its Transatlantic AT1 service, further strengthening its presence on the trade route between Europe and the United States. Launched in March 2026, the AT1 service connects […]