Innovation & technology News

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

Events News

Posidonia 2026 Takes Centre Stage as Shipping Recalibrates Amid Global Freedom of Navigation Challenges

Cleaner Seas May 29, 2026

From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in response to geopolitical disruption and structural change. Posidonia 2026 will open its gates on June 1, welcoming more than 40,000 maritime industry professionals from around the world to

Innovation & technology News

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

Innovation & technology News

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 […]

Innovation & technology News

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

Climate Change News

The Ocean Is Sending an Operational Warning – and We Need to Take Notice

Cleaner Seas May 15, 2026

By Sjoerd de Jager, CEO of PortXchange Earth Day has always been a moment for reflection. But 2026 has it feeling more like a deadline. For decades, climate change was framed as a future risk – something to mitigate, model, or manage over time. However, today the data is telling us a different story. We’re […]

Events News

Posidonia 2026 conference programme kicks off early 
with geopolitics dominant in industry agenda

Cleaner Seas May 6, 2026

From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in response to geopolitical disruption and structural change. This year’s programme, set to begin weeks ahead of the exhibition itself, reflects a shipping industry navigating one of its most

Events News

Posidonia 2026 Newsletter Issue 04

Cleaner Seas May 4, 2026

POSIDONIA 2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME KICKS OFF EARLY WITH GEOPOLITICS DOMINANT IN INDUSTRY AGENDA From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in response to geopolitical disruption and structural change. This year’s programme, set to

Innovation & technology News

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

News Ship safety

Can Autonomous Vessels Increase Maritime Safety?

Cleaner Seas April 28, 2026

The Future of Safe Sailing: Can Autonomous Vessels Really Cut Risks at Sea? Have you ever heard of a ship that sails itself? No, this isn’t a pirate ghost story. We’re talking about autonomous vessels, the maritime world’s high-tech answer to safer seas. But can these robotic sailors really outsmart Mother Nature and human error? […]