Author Archives: Smart Sea

RESEARCH REPORT ON THE USE OF STARLINK SATELLITE INTERNET ON VESSELS AND COMPARISON WITH OTHER INTERNET CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS 1. Introduction Within the contemporary maritime sphere, internet connectivity aboard vessels has evolved into a critical operational determinant, surpassing its previous status as a mere onboard amenity. The escalating integration of advanced applications and operational procedures necessitates […]

ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) RESOURCE UTILIZATION FOR MARITIME SHIPPING COMPANIES 1. Introduction: The Strategic Role of IT in Modern Maritime Shipping In the context of globalization and the increasing complexity of supply chains, the maritime industry is becoming increasingly dependent on information technology (IT) to efficiently manage and operate fleets. A wide range of […]

CYBER SECURITY THREATS ARE NOT NEW, BUT SHIPPING STILL UNPREPARED Shipping’s legacy systems and accelerating digitalisation call for a focus on cyber security regulation and training to respond to threats. The maritime industry’s mix of legacy systems, rapid data exchange, and rapid digitalisation create challenges around cyber security in need of urgent, collaborative solutions, according to an […]

MARITIME CYBERSECURITY COLLABORATION The collaboration between the two parties will focus on enhancing maritime cybersecurity design, meeting the new mandatory standards UR E26 and E27 of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Mr. Won-Kyun Cho, Country Manager of Fortinet Korea, representing Fortinet, a global leader in architecting and driving the convergence of networking and […]

ZERONORTH SECURES $20M FINANCING TO DRIVE MARITIME TECH GROWTH The investment will improve ZeroNorth’s data access, tech innovation, and market expansion. CIBC Innovation Banking has provided a $20m debt financing package to maritime technology consolidator ZeroNorth. ZeroNorth is planning to use the funding to bolster its growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions, which  are expected […]

LLOYD’S REGISTER PARTNERS WITH MICROSOFT ON AI-DRIVEN NUCLEAR TECH LR will use Azure OpenAI Service to streamline regulations, bridging terrestrial and maritime nuclear applications. Lloyd’s Register (LR), a UK-based classification society, has collaborated with Microsoft to use generative AI to enhance the application of nuclear technology within the maritime sector. The partnership will utilise Microsoft’s […]