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NexusWave earns Bureau Veritas Cyber Security Type Approval, advancing secure multi-network connectivity for the digital vessel

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 13:18:07 EDT

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has received Cyber Security Type Approval from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for NexusWave, its fully managed, bonded multi-network connectivity service. - - The approval evaluated NexusWave's compliance with the International Association of Classification Societies' (IACS) Unified Requirement E27 (UR E27) and marks another significant milestone in Inmarsat Maritime's strategy to deliver secure, resilient and future-ready connectivity for the inc...

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Introduces Its Summer 2028 Mediterranean & Northern Europe Season

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 11:13:56 EDT

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced its Summer 2028 European itineraries, featuring 52 voyages aboard Evrima and Ilma across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Sailing from late April through October 2028, the season takes guests from the lively coastlines of the Mediterranean to the dramatic fjords and rugged landscapes of Northern Europe, revealing the unique character of each region through thoughtfully paced journeys at sea, balancing unhurried days on board with imme...

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Telecom Egypt to Advance Egypt's Eastern Digital Corridor with a Multiple-Petabit Sharm El Sheikh–Taba Subsea Cable in Accordance with its New Strategy

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:54:12 EDT

Telecom Egypt, the total telecom operator in Egypt and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, has announced the signing of an agreement to construct the Sharm El Sheikh–Taba subsea cable in accordance with the company's new strategy. The new cable will extend Telecom Egypt's Red Sea Subsea Festoon Cable System to Taba, creating a continuous subsea connectivity path linking Suez, Zafarana, Ras Ghareb, Sharm El Sheikh, and Taba. The project marks a key milestone in expandin...

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W�rtsil� Lifecycle Agreement to ensure reliable response capability for Mercy Ships hospital vessels

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 15:08:00 EDT

Technology group W�rtsil� has signed a Lifecycle Agreement with charity organisation Mercy Ships International. The contract covers a 5-year renewal of an existing service agreement for the world's largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy™, and a 3-year service agreement for the organisation's latest newbuild vessel, the Africa Mercy II. Both ships are fitted with W�rtsil� engines. The order was booked by W�rtsil� in Q3 2026. - - Mercy Ships provides free medical c...

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SES Strengthens Peruvian Navy Operations with New Multi-Orbit Satellite Solution

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 15:05:18 EDT

SES, a space solutions company, extends its collaboration with the Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Per�) to deliver sovereign, multi-orbit satellite connectivity combining geostationary (GEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) services, supporting the Navy's coastal bases, aircraft, and vessels operating in the maritime domain of Peru. - - SES's managed multi-orbit solution will be available onboard the B.A.P. “UNI�N”, Peru's Sailing Training Ship and a symbol of national diplomacy abroad. Enhan...

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Newsflash: SES and De Boer Marine Expand Collaboration with FlexMaritime Deployment Across Global Markets

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:53:09 EDT

SES, a leading space solutions company, and De Boer Marine, a leading provider of top-quality marine equipment and maritime connectivity services, today announced an expanded collaboration to deploy SES FlexMaritime services across global markets. Under this multi-year agreement, SES FlexMaritime will provide De Boer Marine with high-performance global, multi-orbit satellite and terrestrial connectivity to support its maritime operator customers. Combined with De Boer Marine's expertise in...

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Alfa Romeo, Official Car of Genoa International Boat Show

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 17:58:44 EDT

- - • Alfa Romeo brings its line-up to the stage of international nautical excellence, both for an exclusive courtesy service and for static exhibitions in the spaces of the Levante Waterfront. - • The partnership between these two Italian brands is based on shared values: design excellence, attention to detail, pursuit of performance, and pleasure in facing every challenge with style. - • Alfa Romeo's presence at the Show forms part of a broader two-year program of the brand standing...

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New Inmarsat Maritime safety data hub insights combine GMDSS distress and weather data to provide unique insight into maritime risk

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:01:35 EDT

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has launched a new Maritime Safety Data Hub, providing the maritime industry with unique insights as well as direct access to the comprehensive analysis of risks shaping global shipping. - - Drawing on a unique dataset combining three years of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) data with an industry-first analysis of 106,975 maritime safety broadcasts transmitted in 2025, the new platform offers unprecedented visibility into the condition...

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Foreign Bottom Trawling is Exacerbating Food and Nutrition Insecurity, New Study Finds

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:23:50 EDT

Every day, foreign fishing fleets haul nutrient-rich fish out of the waters of countries with some of the world's highest levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. A new study, led by Oceana scientists and published in npj Ocean Sustainability, finds that if that catch stayed local instead of being shipped abroad, it could improve nutrient intake for up to 10.6 million people in 35 countries, especially West African nations.  - - Foreign fishing vessels often travel to the water...

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Addvalue and Viasat Join Forces to Simplify Real-time Inter-satellite Connectivity for U.S. Government Fleets

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:04:40 EDT

Addvalue Solutions Pte Ltd a wholly-owned subsidiary of Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd, today announced an agreement with Viasat, Inc. to deliver its Inter-satellite Data Relay Service (IDRS™) to U.S. Government customers through Viasat's HaloNet™ managed service offering. - - Satellite operators have long struggled to maintain continuous connectivity and custody of low Earth orbit (LEO) spacecraft. Communication between a LEO satellite and its ground stations is restricted to brief, periodic...

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Scania to showcase its broad marine offering at SMM 2026

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:58:03 EDT

At the event in Hamburg, Germany, from 1–4 September, Scania will showcase its range of power solutions including its popular 13-litre marine engine. Built on the Scania Super platform, the DI13 delivers improved efficiency, higher performance, and increased durability, helping reduce fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and operating costs. - - Scania will also present its electrification offering, including hybrid power solutions and industrial battery technology as part of its long-term...

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SK telink deepen strategic partnership to accelerate NexusWave adoption in South Korea

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:09:24 EDT

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, and South Korean telecommunications services provider SK telink have signed an agreement to advance maritime digitalisation across the country's shipping industry. - - The agreement will strengthen collaboration between the two companies to bring NexusWave services, the next-generation connectivity capabilities, to shipowners seeking to enhance operational efficiency, resilience and crew welfare. It covers NexusWave implementation across car carriers, co...

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FedEx and RE-THINK Join Forces Again to Protect Linkou's Coastline

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:58 EDT

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, once again partnered with the RE-THINK Environmental Education Association on August 15 to host the “2026 FedEx x RE-THINK Beach Cleanup” at Linkou North Jetty Beach in New Taipei City. The event brought together 55 FedEx team members and their families, who collectively removed 221 kilograms of marine debris, demonstrating their commitment to protecting Taiwan's coastline and making a positiv...

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Robert McLane's “Stop War America: A Marine's Story” to be Displayed at a Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:02:51 EDT

ReadersMagnet will exhibit “Stop War America: A Marine's Story” by Robert McLane at a renowned book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. The outdoor literary festival will take place on September 12-13, 2026, along South Dearborn Street, stretching from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street. - - “Stop War America: A Marine's Story” offers an honest and unforgettable account of military service, personal struggle, and resilience. McLane chronicles his extraordinary journey from the free-spir...

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Postal Service to Issue Commemorative Stamp for U.S. Coast Guard Academy Milestone

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:04:46 EDT

What: - - The U.S. Postal Service will release a new commemorative stamp celebrating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. This special issue continues the long-standing postal tradition of honoring the nation's premier military service institutions. - - The first-day-of-issue unveiling ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Forever stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #USCoastGuardStamp. - - Who: - - Marc McCrery,...

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