Thetius defines corporates as organisations that are at least 10 years old and have more than 250 employees.
30 corporate companies have been profiled by Thetius.
Alfa Laval
HQ: Denmark
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1883
Alfa Laval is a provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies dedicated to enhancing productivity and competitiveness across various industries. Its solutions support energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, food production, and marine applications.
Notable for:
- Being selected to retrofit Rio Rito’s bulk carrier with its OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication system to advance efficient shipping and reduce emissions.
- Entering a strategic joint venture with Aalborg CSP to develop Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) solutions. This move expands Alfa Laval’s expertise in molten salt heat exchanger technology.
- Launching its first methanol-fired Aalborg boiler for ships, compatible with LNG and methanol. The boiler has already secured significant orders for container ships, tankers, and cruise ships.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
HQ: United Kingdom
Employee Count: 1K-5K
Year Founded: 1862
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a ship classification organisation dedicated to setting safety and excellence standards. Known for marine and offshore innovation, ABS provides advanced solutions to the industries it serves, driven by a commitment to make the world safer.
Notable for:
- Presenting Seaspan Corporation and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping with an AiP in 2024 for a Foreship-designed ammonia-fueled container vessel.
- Announcing its collaboration with Mencast Marine, Singapore University of Technology and Design, and NAMIC to manufacture and class a 3D-printed ship propeller using Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) techniques.
- ABS also issued AiP certificates to Saildrone for its 10-metre uncrewed surface vehicle, the Saildrone Voyager, and the Surveyor ocean data collection platforms, marking a key step toward classification.
APM Terminals
HQ: India
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 2004
APM Terminals operates a port and integrated inland service networks, aiding shipping line and landside customers in enhancing supply chain efficiency, flexibility, and dependability. With a team of 22,000 industry professionals across 64 countries and five continents, APM Terminals offers advanced terminal technology and operations across its network of 74 ports and over 100 inland service locations globally.
Notable for:
- Signing a contract with Kalmar to deliver two new electric straddle carriers and retrofit two existing hybrid straddle carriers.
- Launching its Hazardous Documentation Vault, a digital platform using standard IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) terminology to streamline hazardous cargo documentation for ship operators, improving safety and efficiency.
- Investing $60 million in port-equipment electrification trials to accomplish the industry-changing breakthrough.
Ardmore Shipping Corporation
HQ: Ireland
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 2010
Ardmore Shipping Corporation specialises in owning and operating products and chemical tankers for global trade. The company aims to establish itself as a premier shipping entity committed to top-tier operational standards, customer satisfaction, and efficiency. Since its inception, Ardmore has pursued ambitious growth strategies, evolving into an organisation known for its excellence in the maritime industry.
Notable for:
- Implementing DeepSea Technologies’ AI-based Pythia voyage optimisation tool across its fleet. During the first year of the partnership, which involved a full-scale trial of the technology on Ardmore vessels, DeepSea and Ardmore refined a series of algorithms powered by DeepSea’s AI-generated vessel behaviour models, coupled with Ardmore’s historical data. Outcomes of this 12-month collaboration saw a promising decrease in fuel consumption and emissions.
- Initiated the installation of Value Maritime’s Filtree emissions-reducing systems on its vessels, marking the first deployment outside Europe with the Ardmore Seaventure.
- Ardmore Shipping has also joined as a founding member of DSG’s Seafarer DEIB Benchmarking Initiative to enhance workplace culture and safety at sea.
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV)
HQ: France
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1828
Bureau Veritas (BV) is a global provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, delivering solutions to assist clients with quality, safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility challenges. BV aims to reduce risk, improve performance, and promote sustainable development in the maritime industry.
BV operates globally, offering a wide range of services that include the classification of ships, statutory certification on behalf of flag administrations, consultancy for regulatory compliance, risk management, technical advisory, and digital solutions for the maritime industry. The company works closely with shipowners, shipyards, offshore operators, equipment manufacturers, and government bodies to promote safe and sustainable practices across the sector. BV focuses on digitalisation, decarbonisation, and ensuring sustainable shipping and offshore operations.
In recent developments, BV has made significant strides in advancing maritime digital solutions and sustainability efforts. In June 2024, BV announced it had joined forces with OTESAT_MARITEL to certify two cybersecurity solutions, IRIS and s@tGate, according to IACS UR E27 Rev.1 requirements on the cyber resilience of on-board systems and equipment. IRIS is designed to provide onshore and onboard cyber protection and features an e-learning module to raise security awareness. In June 2024, BV also awarded an AiP to Antwerp-based Seafar NV for its new communication system that is part of its remote control technology solution for ships.
Most recently, BV launched a new smart hub, “MOVE by Bureau Veritas.” MOVE, which is currently available to ship owners and flag authorities, is designed to integrate various maritime digital applications, helping reduce operational complexity by enabling fast, informed decision-making on asset compliance and performance. The solution offers ship owners a streamlined classification experience, allowing them to manage their fleet throughout their lifecycle, and analyse data from a single interface. The solution is highly customisable and can be adapted for individual specifications.
BV continues to play a pivotal role in the development of offshore wind energy projects. The company has been involved in certifying floating offshore wind turbines and providing technical expertise to ensure the safe and efficient operation of renewable energy assets in challenging marine environments.
Cargill
HQ: United Kingdom
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1865
Cargill draws together the worlds of food, agriculture, nutrition, and risk management. The company supports farmers in expanding their yields and accessing global markets. Its products enhance nutrition, food safety, and sustainability, while aiding partners in innovation and risk management. Cargill blends long standing expertise with new technologies to serve as a trusted global partner in food, agriculture, finance, and industry, working towards a sustainable future for agriculture worldwide.
Notable for:
- Selecting ZeroNorth as the primary optimisation partner for over 600 vessels to drive efficiencies, reduce emissions, and support environmental and commercial goals.
- Announcing a partnership with Signol for a six-month trial to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions on chartered cargo ships through behavioural change systems.
- The company also announced completion of pilots with Safetytech Accelerator for robotic hull cleaning and automated ship machinery data collection.
China Classification Society (CCS)
HQ: China
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 1956
China Classification Society (CCS) provides technical standards and specifications for ships, offshore installations, and industrial products. It offers classification inspection services and ensures compliance with international conventions, rules, and regulations mandated by flag states or regions.
Notable for:
- Awarding its first AiP for a marine liquid hydrogen fuel supply system developed by Weishi Energy Technology Hebei.
- In August 2023, CCS granted its first domestic-type approval certificate for a hull monitoring system developed by the China Ship Scientific Research Centre.
- The classification society also issued a certificate for the hydrogen fuel cell-powered demonstration ship Sanxia Qingzhou 1 in China.
ClassNK
HQ: Japan
Employee Count: 1K-5K
Year Founded: 1899
ClassNK is a global ship classification society with approximately 20% of the world’s commercial fleet under its register. ClassNK offers a wide range of services, including surveys, audits, and classification for ships and marine structures. Collaborating with partners like NAPA, Helm Operations, and SMS LLC, ClassNK provides software solutions spanning from ship design to operational management.
Notable for:
- Granting its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) management solution called Bearing CII Optimiser, developed by emissions management solutions provider, Bearing.
- Granting an AiP to a Japanese consortium for an autonomous navigation system developed by K Line, Japan Radio Co, and YDK Technologies.
- ClassNK also signed an MoU with FUKUI for a joint study on safety relief valves for liquefied hydrogen carriers.
DNV
HQ: Norway
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1864
DNV is an independent expert in risk management and assurance, operating in over 100 countries. DNV enhances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, and develops innovative solutions. From assessing new ship designs to optimising wind farm performance, analysing gas pipeline sensor data, or certifying food supply chains, DNV empowers customers to make critical decisions confidently.
Notable for:
- Its ShipManager solution, which was selected by the Maridive Group in April 2024 to enhance fleet management, including planned maintenance, procurement, crewing, and dry-docking.
- Collaborating with Alma Clean Power and Odfjell to develop a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system set to be installed on a chemical tanker by the end of 2024.
- DNV also granted an AiP to CB&I for its liquid hydrogen (LH2) cargo containment system design. The design is based on CB&I’s vacuum-insulated spherical technology and integrated into a concept vessel by Houlder.
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS)
HQ: Singapore
Employee Count: 5K-10K
Year Founded: 1988
Eastern Pacific Shipping is a shipping company supported by 6,000 sea and shore staff. The company has a fleet of 20 million deadweight tonnes covering containerships, dry bulk, and tanker sectors. EPS’ shore team is fully integrated, encompassing innovation, marine technical, operations, crewing, legal, finance, and commercial departments.
Notable for:
- Ordering three ammonia dual-fuel Newcastlemax ships from CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, with options for four more. The order is anticipated to expand to 10 vessels by 2027.
- Partnering with MAN Energy Solutions to develop crew training for the handling of ammonia. The MoU will enable EPS to be trained alongside MAN Energy Solutions’ engineers on the safe handling of ammonia for its dual-fuel engines, and to develop training material to strengthen capability building on the transportation of alternative fuels like ammonia over time.
- In August 2023, EPS and GCMD successfully bunkered the third supply chain of a biofuel blend as part of an ongoing project. During this trial, approximately 200 MT of a B30 biofuel blend of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and marine gas oil (MGO) provided by GoodFuels were bunkered in the Port of Vlissingen (Flushing) as the pilot fuel for LPG propulsion.
Ericsson
HQ: Sweden
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1876
Ericsson provides Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions tailored for service providers worldwide. The company aims to unlock the potential of connectivity, offering transformative technologies and services that are simple to integrate, adapt, and expand.
Notable for:
- Helping to digitally connect ports and harbours, transforming them into more productive and sustainable transport hubs.
- Partnering with the Port of Tyne to develop a private 4G and 5G network across its southern cargo terminal and industrial site in South Shields, England.
- Deploying and piloting 5G and enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) use cases in various ports, including the Port of Livorno.
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Eutelsat OneWeb (formerly OneWeb)
HQ: United States
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 2012
Eustelast OneWeb is a global communications company focused on providing universal internet access through a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). By delivering high-speed, low-latency services globally, OneWeb aims to enable economic growth, facilitate healthcare and education access, and support new business ventures. Its maritime connectivity service has achieved speeds exceeding 100 Mbps, available on a Try Before You Buy basis.
Notable for:
- Partnering with Marlink to provide high-throughput, low-latency internet access to Ponant’s polar exploration icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot. This enhances connectivity for guests and crew across the vessel’s itinerary.
- Partnering with KVH Industries to provide connectivity services to commercial and leisure vessels via its LEO satellite constellation.
- The company also reported a revenue boost following the OneWeb takeover. In 2024, it announced it had hit €1.21 billion in the company’s fiscal 2023.
GTT
HQ: France
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 1994
GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) specialises in engineering cryogenic membrane containment systems for transporting and storing liquefied gas, particularly LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). With over 50 years of experience, GTT provides technologies that optimise storage capacity and reduce construction and operational costs for ships and tanks equipped with these systems. The company operates across various sectors, including LNG carriers, very large ethane carriers, multi-gas carriers, floating LNG units, floating storage and regasification units, and onshore storage tanks, and promotes the use of LNG as a fuel.
Notable for:
- Receiving AiP from ClassNK for its Cargo Containment System and Cargo Handling System designed for liquefied hydrogen carriers.
- Acquiring Vessel Performance Solutions along with its flagship performance management software VESPER, used by 1,200 ships globally for operational data analysis without additional onboard sensors.
- GTT also partnered with ABS and DHT Holdings on a joint development project to optimise a new LNG-propelled VLCC. Aiming to enhance operational efficiency, fuel availability analysis at ports, tank size optimisation, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Hapag-Lloyd
HQ: Germany
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1847
Hapag-Lloyd has a liner shipping fleet of 253 modern container ships and a total capacity of 1.8 million TEU. Hapag-Lloyd operates with a container capacity of around 3.1 million TEU, including a significant fleet of reefer containers. The company offers 129 liner services worldwide, facilitating fast and reliable connections between over 600 ports across all continents. Known for its strong presence in the Transatlantic, Middle East, Latin America, and Intra-America trades, Hapag-Lloyd is a pivotal player in global maritime logistics.
Notable for:
- Partnering with software company Ankeri to deploy digital tools and software solutions to optimise fleet energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
- Introducing Hanseatic Global Terminals, a new brand bundling the company’s global container terminal operations. The brand will manage and consolidate terminal and infrastructure investments across 20 terminals in 11 countries.
- The shipping company also announced in August of last year that it has partnered with DB Schenker to use waste- and residue-based biofuel to reduce emissions across all ocean-leg transfers by 2023.
Kaleris
HQ: United States
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 2004
Kaleris provides cloud-based supply chain execution and visibility technology solutions to customers in more than 80 countries.
The company’s Navis brand includes terminal operating systems (TOS) and carrier & vessel solutions that support more than 800 customers globally. With 30 years of experience working with leading terminal operators, Navis is an established industry solution for both optimising facility operations in container, general, bulk, multipurpose, and mixed cargo terminals.
The TOS solutions are designed to optimise the movement of every type of cargo, reduce turnaround times, and enhance the accuracy of cargo handling. The carrier & vessel solutions monitor the strength and stability of a vessel during sailing, loading and unloading, ensuring safe and effective operations, stowage planning and cargo lashing.
By leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics, Kaleris provides actionable insights that help terminals and ship owners, managers, and operators make informed decisions, leading to improved operational performance and better customer service. Navis TOS solutions provide real-time data and analytics, allowing terminal operators to make informed decisions on resource allocation, cargo handling, and terminal productivity. It supports complex operational requirements, from single-terminal deployments to multi-facility networks.
Kaleris also provides integrated solutions for managing gate and rail operations, ensuring efficient handling of cargo entering and leaving the terminal. Automated gate systems, real-time tracking, and electronic data interchange (EDI) capabilities help reduce congestion, speed up truck turn times, and improve communication with stakeholders, including shipping lines, trucking companies, and rail operators.
In January 2024, Kaleris partnered with Northport to implement the Navis N4 TOS to modernise port operations at Port Klang, Malaysia. By implementing Navis N4, Northport aims to streamline its terminal operations, reduce turnaround times, and increase its handling capacity at Port Klang. Kaleris has also recently helped to improve operational efficiency at the Terminal Darsena Toscana in Livorno, Italy. The terminal deployed the Navis N4 Expert Decking solution to enhance yard planning efficiency and reduce rehandling by 25%.
Kongsberg
HQ: Norway
Employee Count: 1K-5K
Year Founded: 1814
Kongsberg is a global technology corporation delivering mission-critical solutions for demanding environments. It serves the maritime industry through two key divisions. Kongsberg Maritime delivers solutions to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability for ships, vessels, and offshore platforms. Kongsberg Digital focuses on advanced digital innovations that optimise operations across maritime, energy, and other sectors.
Notable for:
- Partnering with Fondazione Accademia Italiana Della Marina Mercantile to enhance maritime training with Kongserbg’s K-Sim simulator systems.
- Kongsberg Digital announced it has secured an industry-first IACS UR E27 approval and DNV cybersecurity certification renewal for Vessel Insight.
- Kongsberg Digital also launched its LedaFlow 2.10 with enhanced phase change modelling, reservoir simulator connectivity, and improved calculation speed.
Kpler
HQ: Belgium
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 2014
Kpler is a data and analytics firm on a mission to build one platform for global trade intelligence. The company develops proprietary technologies that automatically source, process and aggregate the raw data that is collected from various sources, including satellite feeds, port authorities, ship agents and commercial intermediaries in all the major energy hubs around the world.
Notable for:
- Completing five acquisitions in the last 18 months and three in the last year, including MarineTraffic, FleetMon, and ChartDesk. The purpose of the acquisitions is to further consolidate the maritime technology market.
- Securing over $200m investment funding in 2022 from private equity firms, Five Arrows and Insight Partners. The funding is being used to drive its acquisition spree and fuel the company’s trade within physical commodities, the energy transition, and adjacent markets.
- Multiplying its size by five in just three years.
Lloyd’s Register (LR)
HQ: United Kingdom
Employee Count: 5K-10K
Year Founded: 1760
Lloyd’s Register is prominent in engineering and technology services, enhancing safety and performance across critical infrastructures in over 75 countries. Its profits support the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, which funds engineering research, education, and public engagement. This aligns with its mission to create a safer world through collaborative efforts.
Notable for:
- Awarding an AiP to LNT Marine for its LNT A-BOX cargo containment system and LNG Fuel-BOX fuel tank system.
- Partnering with Capital Gas Ship Management and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard on the construction of two ammonia-ready carriers for delivery in 2025 and 2026.
- Lloyd’s Register, Knutsen, HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have collaborated on a joint development project (JDP) to measure carbon emissions throughout the entire lifecycle of a newbuild LNG carrier.
Maersk
HQ: Denmark
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1904
Maersk is a Danish shipping and integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify customers’ supply chains. The company has invested in low-carbon technology and reduced its carbon emissions by 40% in the last decade. It is now aiming to reach net zero by 2040.
Notable for:
- Teaming up with Croatia’s investment group ENNA to begin the construction of a new €380 million (US $405m) Rijeka Gateway terminal in Croatia. The terminal will start operating in 2025 and see the creation of 300 jobs on the terminal itself.
- Advancing the sustainability of its operations by using biofuel. The company received over 2,000 metric tonnes of B24 marine biofuel from CPN for bunkering GSL Kithira in Hong Kong.
- Maersk and Amazon finalised an agreement to transport 20,000 forty foot equivalent containers using green biofuel through Maersk’s ECO Delivery from 2023 to 2024.
MAN Energy Solutions
HQ: Germany
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1937
MAN Energy Solutions drives sustainable value creation across marine, energy, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Germany, the firm enhances efficiency and performance globally through a diverse portfolio of technologies. With 14,000 employees at over 120 sites worldwide, MAN PrimeServ supports its global customer base with after-sales services.
Notable for:
- Announcing plans to launch a dual-fuel MAN 175DF-M engine capable of operating on methanol by the end of 2026. The company will offer newbuild and retrofit options.
- Integrating time series database technology from InfluxDB to enhance real-time analytics and optimise engine performance.
- MAN Energy Solutions also signed an agreement with Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd for 15 methanol engine retrofits with the option for a further 45. The company aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions through dual-fuel technology.
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Manta Marine Technologies (formerly Yara Marine Technologies)
HQ: Norway
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 2010
Yara Marine Technologies, part of Yara International ASA since 2014, specialises in delivering emission control systems for sulphur oxides (SOx) cleaning in the marine industry. Established from Green Tech Marine in 2010, Yara Marine pioneered inline SOx scrubbers and is continuing to develop solutions like multi-engine inlet and flexible mini scrubbers.
Notable for:
- Partnering with shipping company Neu Seeschiffahrt to deploy its fuel optimisation technology, FuelOpt, across its fleet of VLOC and Newcastlemax vessels in 2024.
- Collaborating with BAR Technologies to build steel-and-composite sails for Berge Bulk’s vessel, aiming to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% and cut CO2 emissions by approximately 19.5 tons per day.
- In June 2023, the company also joined DNV’s Veracity platform to integrate its Fleet Analytics tool, enabling real-time operational data transfer and quality assurance for compliance reporting through DNV’s verification services.
Marcura
HQ: United Arab Emirates
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 2005
Marcura Group invests in businesses distinguished by unique expertise, innovative systems, and efficient processes, led by skilled industry specialists. Its portfolio targets companies poised to set industry standards and innovate with intelligence and value-added services. Each business upholds principles of independence and transparency, aiming to become a preferred specialist partner in their respective fields.
Notable for:
- Acquiring ShipServ in August 2023 to enhance its maritime procurement capabilities with a global network of 47,000 suppliers and serving a combined customer base of 800 maritime clients.
- Sea/ acquired Marcura’s MarDocs to enhance chartering workflows and bridge documentation gaps. The companies formed a data-sharing partnership to drive greater industry digitisation.
- In 2024, Marcura completed a significant company leadership transformation, appointing Henrik Hyldahn as Group CEO. He was previously the CEO of ShipServ, which Marcura acquired last year. The change in leadership is designed to drive technology transformation and guide Marcura through its next stage of growth.
MariApps
HQ: Singapore
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 2014
MariApps specialises in delivering digital solutions for the maritime industry, offering expertise in ship owning and management. The company provides a range of ser vices, including hosting, data migration, project management, mobile app development, and consultancy. Certified as a Microsoft Gold development partner and ISAE 3402 Type 2 compliant by Deloitte, MariApps ensures enterprise-standard development and operational readiness to meet the industry’s demands.
Notable for:
- Signing a digital partnership with Internship Navigation to roll out MariApps’ digital solutions suite, smartPAL, across its 100-vessel fleet.
- MariApps also signed an agreement with Kuwait Oil Tankers Company (KOTC) to enhance digitalisation with the implementation of smartPAL suite and advanced modules for ship management and operational efficiency.
- MariApps recently signed a deal with A.P. Moller – Maersk to deploy PAL NG on their owned container fleet. PAL NG is the next generation of MariApps’ ship management tool, smartPAL.
Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL)
HQ: Japan
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 1942
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is a Japanese transport company. The MOL Group operates a range of businesses including dry bulk, energy and offshore, and others. MOL’s dry bulker fleet is one of the largest in the world, offering transport services to meet various customer needs. It has a full lineup of general-purpose bulk carriers that can transport a wide variety of cargoes and specialised carriers designed to meet the specific characteristics of different cargoes and conditions at loading and discharging ports.
Notable for:
- Signing an MoU with Chevron Singapore to collaborate on lowering carbon intensity in the marine energy industry through joint research on next-generation fuels. The MoU will also explore new business opportunities.
- MOL also recently completed its pilot project to issue blockchain-backed carbon insets on the 123Carbon registry, which was supported by independent emissions verification, Verifavia.
- MOL also announced that it aims to deploy an AI monitoring system by Captain’s Eye for early fire detection on LNG-fuelled car carriers, enhancing safety with real-time alerts and remote monitoring capabilities.
NAPA
HQ: Finland
Employee Count: 251-1000
Year Founded: 1989
NAPA Group is an independent software provider for the maritime industry, specialising in advanced solutions for ship design and operation. NAPA’s expertise lies in 3D product modelling technologies and naval architectural analyses, aiming to set industry standards in ship design. NAPA collaborates closely with clients to develop and evolve software solutions that meet evolving industry needs and enhance operational efficiencies.
Notable for:
- Launching “NAPA Stability for Ferries”, an updated tool to support the safe and efficient loading of passenger vessels.
- In June 2023, NAPA announced a partnership with Simwave to offer advanced stability training for seafarers and ship operators. The training will leverage NAPA’s Stability and Loading Computer software and be offered through certified online and in-person sessions.
- NAPA also recently announced its collaboration with Finnlines to install electronic reporting, fleet monitoring, and stability management solutions, including automated Logbooks, on new Superstar-class RoPax vessels.
NYK Line
HQ: Japan
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1885
NYK Line is a Japanese logistics company that provides a range of services from liner trade, air cargo transportation, logistics, bulk shipping, real estate, and other business services. In 2023, the company launched its ‘Sail Green, Drive Transformations 2026 – A Passion for Planetary Wellbeing’. The new medium-term management plan comprises a business strategy to realise a corporate group that contributes to society and continues to grow sustainably and a financial strategy to promote management replete with capital efficiency.
Notable for:
- Installing variable compression ratio systems on new LNG-fuelled coal carriers, developed in collaboration with Mitsui E&S DU Co. and Winterthur Gas & Diesel.
- NYK also announced its partnership with software developer AIS Co to enhance efficiency in the tugboat segment. NYK deployed AIS’s TRANS-Crew solution, a labour management system for seafarers that calculates and improves the efficiency of attendance management.
- NYK collaborated with TB Global Technologies to develop designs for the industry’s first ammonia bunker ship, focusing on a specialised bunkering boom to safely handle the unique properties of ammonia.
RightShip
HQ: Australia
Employee Count: 201-500
Year Founded: 2001
RightShip is a maritime risk management and environmental assessment organisation known for its predictive online ship vetting platform, RightShip Qi. The organisation specialises in managing marine risk by identifying and excluding substandard vessels from supply chains, thus enhancing overall maritime safety standards. RightShip also champions sustainability with its widely adopted Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rating, which measures and acknowledges the CO2 output of vessels, promoting a shift towards a low-carbon economy in the maritime industry.
Notable for:
- Partnering with the Port of Sudeste to deploy the Maritime Emissions Platform for the first time in Latin America.
- Launching PortRISK, a new risk management solution for port and terminal operators. It leverages maritime databases to streamline vessel pre-arrival preparations and enhance operational efficiency.
- RightShip, NYK, and Solverminds also recently collaborated on PSC Submission API to streamline ship-management operations, integrating platforms for enhanced efficiency and transparency in handling PSC inspection and deficiency data.
Seaspan Corporation
HQ: Canada
Employee Count: 5K-10K
Year Founded: 2000
Seaspan Corporation, a subsidiary of Atlas Corp. is a large independent containership lessor, managing over 153 containerships with 36 more under construction (as of December 31, 2023) reaching a total capacity of over 1.9M TEU. Seaspan has more than 6,000 employees and oversees and manages every aspect of a vessel’s lifecycle.
Notable for:
- Integrating Wärtsilä ANCS SmartDock auto docking system to optimise operations onboard the Seaspan Trader. The system enables autonomous docking manoeuvres in challenging conditions.
- Joining the IMPA SAVE foundation as a pledger. IMPA SAVE works to reduce plastic consumption in the maritime industry and raise awareness of sustainable shipping.
- Seaspan, the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and Foreship, were recently granted an AiP by the classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of a 15,000 TEU ammonia-powered container vessel. The project goals include defining the safety objective, the impact of ammonia as a fuel on vessel performance, completing a hazard identification qualitative risk assessment, and developing the concept design.
Shell
HQ: Netherlands
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1907
Shell is a global energy and petrochemical company committed to providing cleaner energy solutions responsibly. Its operations span upstream, integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions, and downstream businesses. Shell’s Projects & Technology organisation oversees major projects and innovation. Upstream manages oil and gas exploration, extraction, marketing, and transportation, supporting global energy demands.
Notable for:
- Partnering with Orca AI to implement an advanced maritime navigation platform onboard gas tankers. The platform leverages thermal and low-light cameras for real-time collision avoidance and operational efficiency improvements.
- Shell Western LNG entered an agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for MSC Eurabia, MSC Cruises’ latest flagship and second LNG-powered vessel in its fleet.
- Shell joined forces with Houlder to advance maritime decarbonisation through retrofit and newbuild vessel solutions, aiming for lower-emission ships in commercial operation by the 2030s.
Wärtsilä
HQ: Finland
Employee Count: 10K-50K
Year Founded: 1834
Wärtsilä is dedicated to building a smart marine ecosystem focused on sustainable shipping. The organisation specialises in optimising on-board power production, route planning, and fuel usage with its products and life-cycle solutions. Wärtsilä aims to lead in the energy transition by enabling customers to maximise efficiency and future-proof their maritime assets.
Notable for:
- Introducing EvoTube in December 2023, a breakthrough in shaft line technology for marine propulsion systems. Its intelligent design optimises space utilisation and eases maintenance tasks.
- Announcing plans to deliver methanol engines to five 24,000 TEU new build container vessels for COSCO Shipping Lines and seven 24,000 TEU new build container vessels for Orient Overseas Container Line.
- Wärtsilä ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), a branch of Wärtsilä’s portfolio business, also announced the delivery of its SmartDock auto docking system to Seaspan, which aims to optimise maritime operations.
