The dot.com bust anniversary approaches and fears of an AI bubble are brewing

  • The dot.com bubble peaked on 10 March 2000, as internet companies saw spectacular gains before dramatic falls.
  • 25 years on there are fears another bubble has emerged amid AI enthusiasm.
  • It comes as tech stocks like Nvidia, Tesla and Palantir are hit by investor nervousness.
  • Amazon’s trajectory shows how market survivors can go on to reap unforeseen rewards.

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:

Susannah Streeter

‘’In the dot.com universe hundreds of stars were...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/06/the-dot-com-bust-anniversary-approaches-and-fears-of-an-ai-bubble-are-brewing/

Veson Nautical and Cargill expand long-standing partnership with Strategic Technology Agreement  

l to r: Sean Riley, President and Chief Operating Officer, Veson Nautical, John Veson, CEO, Veson Nautical, Eric Aboussouan, Strategy and Digitalization Lead, Cargill Ocean Transportation and Patrick Jourdain, Customer Lead, Cargill Ocean Transportation Image source Veson Nautical

Boston, MA – March 5, 2025: Veson Nautical (Veson), a global leader in maritime data and freight management solutions, and Cargill have expanded their longstanding partnership to accelerate digital transformation in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/05/veson-nautical-and-cargill-expand-long-standing-partnership-with-strategic-technology-agreement/

Toei Reefer Line selects Inmarsat NexusWave for evolving crew and business connectivity needs

The fully managed bonded connectivity service will enable Toei Reefer Line to enhance crew welfare, better serve existing and future operational requirements, and respond to growing demand for real-time data monitoring on board its vessels.

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, announced that Toei Reefer Line Ltd, a leading supplier of sashimi-grade tuna, will install NexusWave on board the company’s sophisticated factory vessels to support its evolving crew and business connectivity requirements.

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/05/toei-reefer-line-selects-inmarsat-nexuswave-for-evolving-crew-and-business-connectivity-needs/

Of Nuts and Bolts*

by John Faraclas

The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.

842: the pin number unlocking success!

Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:

  • a warm welcome and registration from twelve young volunteers supervised by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/

IMO Sub-Committee on ship systems and equipment (SSE 11)

The 11th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 11) took place from 24 to 28 February 2025. SSE 11 agreed on draft amendments to the design and prototype test requirements for the arrangements used in simulated the launching of free-fall lifeboats.

Measures for the detection and control of fires in the cargo areas of container ships were progressed, and an action plan for the consideration of fire risks for ships carrying electrical vehicles and other new-energy...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/28/imo-sub-committee-on-ship-systems-and-equipment-sse-11/

Inmarsat appoints Pulsar International as first NexusWave reseller partner in the Mediterranean

The maritime satellite integrator & service provider will help to bring the power of bonded multi-dimensional network technology to a wider ship-owning audience in the Mediterranean market.
25 February 2025 – Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has appointed Pulsar International as the first reseller partner for NexusWave in the Mediterranean market. The agreement will also enable Pulsar to act as a local installation partner in the region. Pulsar will be offering its customers...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/25/inmarsat-appoints-pulsar-international-as-first-nexuswave-reseller-partner-in-the-mediterranean/

Lloyd’s Register awards its first VC-L+ Descriptive Note for vessel connectivity

M/T Ascona

The award to Neda Maritime’s MT ASCONA marks a significant milestone in digital transformation and vessel connectivity.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first VC-L+ Descriptive Note for vessel connectivity to Neda Maritime’s vessel, MT ASCONA (VLCC). This is the first LR vessel to complete the verification.

The ability to support high-quality livestreaming and real-time data exchange offers ship operators improved remote monitoring and inspection capabilities, greater flexibility...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/10/lloyds-register-awards-its-first-vc-l-descriptive-note-for-vessel-connectivity/

Space Norway orders communications satellite THOR 8

Morten Tengs, CEO of Space Norway, and Hervé Derrey, CEO of Thales Alenia Space, sign the contract for the design, build and delivery of the new THOR 8 satellite

Space Norway, Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator, announces the contract for a new geostationary satellite to join its THOR fleet at 1° West.

Following the successful finalisation of an agreement with Thales Alenia Space for the design, construction, testing and delivery of THOR 8, the satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027.

T...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/10/space-norway-orders-communications-satellite-thor-8/

Ensuring the safety of autonomous shipping

As autonomous shipping makes strides, DNV is supporting its safe development. This has led to the launch of the AROS notation.

Autonomous shipping – ranging from decision support to fully unmanned vessels – can deliver a wide range of benefits, including improved safety, optimized logistics chains, reduced emissions, and lower operational and maintenance costs. DNV’s Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) notation ensures that shipping can take steps forward in the autonomous space while...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/07/ensuring-the-safety-of-autonomous-shipping/

John Faraclas interviews Bureau Veritas’ Dr. John Kokarakis

Dr. John Kokarakis, Technical Director, SEEBA Zone Bureau Veritas

For a couple of years we have been trying to have Dr. Kokarakis “on the record” and have his views on many shipping issues, paramount for shipping, particularly within the coming decade, in a very much changing Shipping Industry. We are very pleased he took his time and we come up with an excellent interview.

John Faraclas/allaboutshipping: What are the key strategic elements of BV’s technology in supporting both internal and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/02/john-faraclas-interviews-bureau-veritas-dr-john-kokarakis/