Orca AI Secures $72.5 Million Investment to Scale Autonomous Shipping Solutions

Orca AI Co-founders Dor Raviv, CTO (left), and Yarden Gross, CEO

Led by Brighton Park Capital, the investment will fuel further development of autonomous maritime technology, driving operational efficiency and sustainability across the global shipping industry

LONDON, UK – Orca AI, a leader in maritime technology, today announced it 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 Hyperl...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/07/orca-ai-secures-72-5-million-investment-to-scale-autonomous-shipping-solutions/

Enhancing Maritime Insurance Brokerage Services for Client Benefit

by Anastasios Andreas Maraslis, Marasco Marine Ltd – Founder/President/Director

The Marine Insurance Broker’s Route to Success”

In the ever-changing world of maritime trade, the role of a marine insurance broker is pivotal. Professional Brokers act as the crucial link between vessel owners and operators and the insurance market, ensuring that clients have the protection they need to navigate the unpredictable seas of risk. However, the maritime industry is not static; it evolves with global...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/enhancing-maritime-insurance-brokerage-services-for-client-benefit/

Lloyd’s Register OneOcean machine-learning technology adopted by TotalEnergies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

New collaboration delivers significant fuel and emissions savings through advanced technology.

Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has collaborated with TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy company, to deploy advanced route optimisation technology across its shipping operations.

TotalEnergies has adopted LR OneOcean’s Route Optimisation solution, which combines expert master mariner oversight with sophisticated machine learning fuel modelling and hull analysis capabilities.

The Route...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/02/lloyds-register-oneocean-machine-learning-technology-adopted-by-totalenergies-to-reduce-fuel-consumption-and-emissions/

Meta: shares jump on strong outlook and capex raise

  • Q1 revenue $42.3bn vs $41.4bn expected
  • Q1 EPS $6.43 vs $5.28 expected
  • Daily active users up 6%
  • Full year capex guide raised to $64-72bn

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“Meta shares are racing higher in after-hours trading after a strong set of results – and, more importantly, a confident outlook. This was never really about the quarter just gone for Meta; all eyes were on guidance for the second quarter and capex for the full year – and neither disappointed. The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/meta-shares-jump-on-strong-outlook-and-capex-raise/

Veson Nautical: Quality data critical to AI success in maritime sector

Emily Edwards

Veson Nautical executive tells Geneva Dry conference that a strong data foundation is what enables organizations to gain a decision advantage with AI

Geneva – 30 April 2025: As the sheer volume of market signals and data today far exceeds what any human can reasonably process, there is no question that AI needs to be part of the solution. However, for AI to make a positive impact on maritime, data quality needs to be prioritized according to Emily Edwards, Vice President of Product...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/veson-nautical-quality-data-critical-to-ai-success-in-maritime-sector/

Xeneta unveils index-linked contract simulator, backed by the industry’s most comprehensive and neutral ocean container freight data

Fabio Brocca, Xeneta Chief Product Officer

Oslo, Norway – 29 April 2025  – Xeneta has launched an index-linked contract (ILC) simulator to help shippers navigate ocean freight container market volatility and end procurement inefficiency.

The new ILC Simulator – now available in the Xeneta platform – allows shippers to compare traditional fixed-rate contracts with index-linked contracts using sample corridor data or their own historical ocean container freight rates.

The simulator is an important...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/xeneta-unveils-index-linked-contract-simulator-backed-by-the-industrys-most-comprehensive-and-neutral-ocean-container-freight-data/

Fugro to adopt NAPA Logbook fleet-wide following trial

Electronic logbook streamlines Fugro crew’s workload and supports wider digitalization and sustainability strategy.

Helsinki, Finland: 29 April 2025 – Fugro, the world’s leading geo-data specialist and international operator of specialized vessels, has strengthened its partnership with NAPA, the global provider of maritime software and data services, deciding to roll-out NAPA Logbook across its entire fleet of vessels after a successful individual trial.

Fugro Venturer, vessel on which the NAPA...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/fugro-to-adopt-napa-logbook-fleet-wide-following-trial/

Lloyd’s Register expands Global Fuel Finder with new biofuels capability 

The enhanced platform supports safer, more sustainable fuel strategies in an increasingly complex marine energy landscape. 

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Global Fuel Finder tool, delivering a significant upgrade that allows ship operators and technical teams to make faster, smarter decisions when sourcing marine fuels.  

The latest development adds biofuel availability and quality insights to the platform, helping clients navigate the energy transition with confidence. 

Developed by LR’s...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/24/lloyds-register-expands-global-fuel-finder-with-new-biofuels-capability/

Sallaum Lines selects Inmarsat NexusWave to drive fleetwide digitalisation strategy

Sallaum Lines drives fleetwide digitalisation strategy with NexusWave

Agreement sees Sallaum Lines become an early adopter to transition to Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed bonded connectivity service from traditional VSAT solutions. 

23 April 2025
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Sallaum Lines, a leading Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo shipping company, to upgrade to Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service, making...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/23/sallaum-lines-selects-inmarsat-nexuswave-to-drive-fleetwide-digitalisation-strategy/