Wavesight will combine ABS’ fleet management and vessel performance platforms, which the classification society says are already installed on more than 5,000 vessels

Mr Meyer, the second chief from outside the Klaveness family, has a strategic ambition of making seaborne supply chains resilient, decarbonised and cost-effective, with a focus on safety

As digitalisation gains significance for maritime decarbonisation, understanding who owns what and how to reach agreement with equipment manufacturers will become increasingly important

This support channel will broaden the engagement efforts of the PIER71 maritime innovation initiative by connecting start-ups with industry partners that have not participated in its programmes before

The Ocean Founders initiative will give the industry a chance to hear from the heart of innovation. It will also provide start-ups with a platform to air their thoughts about the kind of hurdles they face in bringing new ideas to fruition

Lloyd’s List markets editor Michelle Wiese Bockmann will feature as part of a virtual panel discussion on why shipping should care about digital communications to be broadcast on November 3

Shipping is struggling with innovation, but technological breakthroughs are not the problem; the required advances needed are in scalability and availability

Business leaders recognise the significance of start-up thinking, though very few acquisitions of digital businesses by physical product businesses are successful. Innovation transforms expectations