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Marine solutions specialist Ecocoast has been appointed by Xylem, a global provider of water and environmental monitoring technologies, as its Authorised Systems and Service Partner for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

GTT Marine, a business unit of the GTT Group, and Normec Verifavia, announce a new integration between GTT Marine's Vesper Insights solution and the Normec Verifavia Emissions Verification dashboard, enabling automated data exchange and continuous emissions verification for shipping operators.

OceanWings has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK covering its Rigid Fixed (RF) and Rigid Tiltable (RT) wingsails. The approval was presented during an official ceremony at SMM in Hamburg on 2nd September 2026.

Marine water and waste specialist Hamworthy has unveiled its new Ultra Trident MBR, a membrane bioreactor that brings advanced wastewater treatment to a wider range of vessels.

GTT Marine, a division of the GTT Group, today announces the commercial availability of Bridge Operations Quality Assurance (BOQA), a new capability within Safety Insights by Danelec that extends the value of Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) data from post-incident investigation into proactive, continuous safety improvement.

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has launched a new OT Security offering for maritime and land-based industries.

Marlink, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Oldendorff Carriers (Oldendorff) through the integration of flexible Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity across its owned vessels, supporting reliable, high-performance digital operations across the company’s bulk carrier fleet.

Today, 29 employees from Poole-based marine water and waste specialist Hamworthy joined the Marine Conservation Society for a beach clean-up on Bournemouth seafront, helping remove litter from the coastline and support efforts to protect the local marine environment.

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver resilient digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a fully managed hybrid connectivity and digital services platform for Mein Schiff Flow, the latest addition to the cruise operator’s fleet.

Following the divestment of Wärtsilä Water & Waste to Solix Group AB, Hamworthy today launches as an independent specialist in marine water and waste systems.

OmniAccess, a global leader in digital solutions for the cruise and yacht sectors, has launched NextGen Fusion 2.0, a new multi-orbit connectivity service designed to move maritime communications beyond traditional single-network and dedicated-capacity models.

Cobham Satcom will showcase its new SAILOR 7200 terminal for Iridium at Posidonia 2026, expanding customer choice in next-generation Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) services and strengthening the company’s position as the only GMDSS equipment manufacturer supporting both recognised satellite safety service ecosystems.

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has signed an MoU with Metis, a specialist in maritime data collection and advanced analytics, to establish a strategic partnership and expand IoT capabilities for shipowners and fleet operators.

Daniamant A/S is proud to announce a major software update for its industry-leading EchoPilot Forward Looking Sonar systems, enabling seamless integration with Navico Group’s Multi-Function Displays (MFDs).

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered a research collaboration with connectivity and cyber security specialist Marlink to examine how the maritime industry can better manage the growing complexity of digital systems on board ships.

OceanWings has received validation from DNV for its high-fidelity aerodynamic modelling, confirming the robustness and reliability of the company’s methodology for quantifying the propulsion power delivered by its wingsail technology.

GeoAcoustics Ltd has appointed Celestial Tech as its official Channel Partner in Bangladesh. The agreement will see Celestial Tech represent the full GeoAcoustics product portfolio, including the new GeoMB multibeam echosounder, GeoScan side scan sonar systems, and GeoPulse sub-bottom profilers.

OmniAccess, a global leader in managed services and business-critical digital solutions for the cruise and yacht sectors, has released its Cyber Intelligence Report for Remote Operations 2026, examining how cyber risk is evolving across the highly connected vessels it serves.

Marlink, a global leader in secure managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has released its Cyber Intelligence Report for Remote Operations 2026, highlighting how evolving cyber threats are increasing the risk of disruption across maritime, energy, enterprise and critical infrastructure sectors.

Danelec, a GTT Group company, has entered a commercial cooperation agreement with CleanQuote, a global platform for underwater inspection and hull cleaning services. The partnership will help ship operators move from identifying performance deterioration to executing well planned, compliant underwater services.