The maritime industry is facing profound changes: decarbonisation, digitalisation, automation, and volatile supply chains demand technologies that combine environmental responsibility, safety, and economic viability. At SMM 2026, the…

This year’s SMM will see a large Indian delegation visit the show as well as important players in Hamburg’s shipping community to reveal details of the country’s recently announced shipping sector expansion and explore new opportunities for…

Kongsberg has chosen this week’s ONS 2026 offshore event in Stavanger to unveil the new Aegir SSA (Subsea Situational Awareness) system based on a network of sonars designed to improve maritime security, safety and navigation by continuous underwater…

As the maritime industry gathers at SMM, Konstantinos Papalexopoulos, Marine Consulting Vice President at Foreship (RINA), explains why shipowners should prioritise practical decarbonisation measures today while keeping existing fleets and newbuildings flexible enough to adapt to tomorrow’s fuels, regulations, and technologies.

The first week of September will once again be dedicated to the world’s leading maritime trade fair, SMM in Hamburg. For four days (September 1st to 4th), technologies and concepts will be presented that “shape the future of maritime transport”,…

Need a break from the exhibition halls? Hamburg offers plenty of opportunities to get moving, often with a view that makes the workout even more worthwhile.

The classic Hamburg running route is popular for a reason. The 7-kilometre loop around the…

Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy and Dutch maritime system integrator Gebhard Electro have agreed two new projects to electrify workboats.

The first involves a new TSHD1000 trailing suction hopper dredger being built by Damen Shipyards in the…

Anschütz will present a new-generation gyrocompass at SMM, introducing the Standard 100 MF to the market for the first time. The new system applies proven vibrating gyro principles derived from established gyrocompass systems based on the…

People talk about 2050 as though it’s a lifetime away. It’s definitely not, says Berg Propulsion’s David Sakandelidze, Business Manager for Energy Efficiency. The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) is now only 24 years away, he declares, less than the…