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VSAT is still the “workhorse” connectivity layer on many deep-sea fleets because it offers wide-area coverage, predictable service models (when you buy the right plan), and a mature installation and support ecosystem. The tradeoffs...

Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is becoming the practical middle ground between “fix it when it breaks” and rigid calendar overhauls. In 2026, the big shift is not one new sensor, it is the workflow: continuous...

Advanced AI weather monitoring is the new baseline for voyage planning in 2026 because the forecast “engine room” is changing fast: traditional physics models are now being run alongside operational AI forecast systems, and...

Shipping KPI dashboards are becoming the “single pane of glass” for fleets because 2026 is forcing better measurement, not just better reporting: more granular IMO fuel data collection starts 1 January 2026, EU ETS...

Biofouling is becoming a 2026 board-level maintenance topic because it sits at the intersection of fuel performance, invasive species risk, and what ports will allow for in-water cleaning. The practical shift is toward “keep...

Smart ports are turning into live operating systems: terminals, vessel traffic, truck gates, and service providers share more real-time data so the port can predict congestion, sequence moves, and reduce avoidable waiting. The practical...

Starlink has changed expectations onboard fast: crews now assume video calls, cloud apps, and real-time support at sea, while operators care about one thing even more, whether connectivity stays usable when the ship is...

Port call optimization is where “schedule reliability” either gets saved or quietly breaks: a ship can run a perfect passage plan and still lose half a day if berth readiness, pilots, tugs, mooring gangs,...

AI ETA prediction is where a lot of “shipping delays” quietly get decided: if your ETA is wrong, everything downstream gets noisy (berth plans, pilots, yard moves, trucking windows, and customer updates). Going into...

AI collision avoidance is basically the industry’s attempt to turn “what the bridge team already does” into a more consistent, less fatigue-sensitive process: detect early, classify correctly, fuse sensor inputs, and suggest COLREG-aware actions...

AI machine vision on ships is shifting from “nice to have cameras” to a practical bridge and operations layer: automated detection of small targets, floating objects, and developing close-quarters situations, plus better watchkeeping support...

Cable Management Systems (CMS) are the “last 30 meters” technology that makes shore power practical. You can have a fully compliant shore connection on paper, but if the cable handling is slow, heavy, or...

Ship Engine Monitoring Systems (EMS) are moving from “nice dashboards” to core operations tools. Going into 2026, the practical shift is tighter data quality, more remote diagnostics, and earlier warning on the stuff that...

Going into 2026, the real story of MASS is supervised autonomy and remote support becoming normal on specific routes, while the regulatory and liability structure slowly catches up. For most owners, the near-term value...

Maritime cyber security is getting less “IT-only” and more “ship operations reality.” Going into 2026, the practical shift is that shipowners are buying solution stacks that work in degraded connectivity, mixed-vendor OT, and constant...

Remote vessel operations (ROC) is moving from “cool demo” to “managed operating model.” Going into 2026, the practical shift is that more projects are treating the shore-based Remote Operations Center as a real part...

LEO satellite maritime internet is quickly turning ship connectivity from “email at sea” into something closer to an always-on office network. Going into 2026, the big shift is not just faster downloads, it’s lower...

Advanced modeling is becoming less about “nice-to-have engineering” and more about running ships with fewer surprises. As carbon costs and fuel rules tighten, teams are leaning on models that can test scenarios (speed, routing,...

GNSS interference is showing up less like an occasional anomaly and more like an operational condition on certain trade lanes. Going into 2026, bridge teams are increasingly expected to handle “position uncertainty” events cleanly,...

Digital maritime surveillance is no longer just “coast guard stuff.” Going into 2026, it is becoming a day-to-day operating reality for commercial shipping because navigation interference (jamming/spoofing), sanctions risk signals, and space-to-seabed monitoring efforts...