July 2025
The July issue of Marine Log highlights AI’s role in maritime sustainability, the challenges of new propulsion technologies, and how policy and innovation are shaping green shipping.
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Op-Ed: AI and ports—Are you protected?
By Ed McNamara, CEO of Cleveland-based port insurance broker Armada Risk Partners Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new frontier in port operations, revolutionizing work in areas ranging from vessel traffic management and
KR and HD Hyundai Samho join forces to bring AI into ship design
These days, AI is everywhere and now classification society KR (Korean Register) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with shipbuilder HD Hyundai Samho to jointly develop AI-based solutions for innovation in
VIDEO: BV’s new AGS 3D delivers next-generation remote inspection
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has launched an advanced tool for ship and offshore structure inspections. Called the Augmented Surveyor 3D (AGS 3D), it is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and
Orca AI closes $72.5M Series B funding round
London-headquartered Orca AI has closed an investment of $72.5 million in Series B funding. Brighton Park Capital led the round with participation from existing investors Ankona Capital and Hyperlink Ventures. The investment
CMT: AI not yet intelligent enough to diagnose engine problems
AI might be everywhere but Glueckstadt, Germany-headquartered Condition Monitoring Technologies GmbH ( CMT) is cautioning against placing sole reliance on artificial intelligence in ship condition monitoring. It says that human expertise remains
Op-Ed: Is vessel modeling a solved problem?
By Angus Whiston, Communications Director, DeepSea Technologies In the world of commercial shipping, accurate vessel modeling has always been an essential yet elusive goal. Whether for operational efficiency, technical optimization, or commercial
Shipin Systems names Daniela Krispin its CTO
Boston-headquartered maritime AI specialist ShipIn Systems, has appointed Daniela Krispin as chief technology officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience leading R&D teams in both startup and corporate environments, Krispin comes
Q&A: OpenTug’s use of AI in marine logistics
Sponsored Content: Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug’s BargeOS, the marine logistics platform that optimizes booking, quoting, and tracking for inland and coastal shipments, recently sat down with Marine Log to discuss the company’s AI
Op-Ed: Digitalization for better asset performance management
By Ilari Leinonen, Product Owner, Elomatic The maritime industry is currently navigating a period of transformation, which is driven by increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks and an industry-wide push towards decarbonization. With these