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Shipbuilding, maintenance & repair


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5 Modernise, personalise and decarbonise through connectivity As digital transformation reshapes global travel, the cruise sector finds itself with an imperative to reimagine aspects of shipbuilding and upgrades. At the heart of this shift lies the Internet of Things (IoT) – a vast network of connected sensors, devices and platforms designed to monitor and respond to the environment, infrastructure and people in real time. GlobalData’s 2025 report, ‘The Internet of Things in Travel and Tourism’, offers a panoramic view of how IoT is transforming the sector.


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In this issue


14 Navigating the new era of maritime excellence Valmet DNAe


16 Ship retrofit: An intelligent solution for decarbonisation TecnoVeritas


Operations


19 Clearing a safer path A new AI-driven approach from Lancaster University could detect icebergs and floating ice with a 94% success rate. Frances Marcellin reports.


8 Water pumps: Trust matters IRON Pump


9 Proactive product development Antti Marine


10 Powering the


global cruise market Navantia


Environment


12 Navigating new emission rules


As new Emission Control Areas emerge in European waters, how will cruise operators invest in fuel compliance and emission-reduction technology? Keri Allan reports.


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21 Custom by design SunStone


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