Bartington Instruments unveiled their DG-1 24-bit digitizer and expanded quantum sensing capabilities in December 2025, solidifying their position within an optically pumped magnetometer market worth USD 420 Million with projected annual growth through 2033 of 12-12% annually.
Late 2025, following strong US opposition and threats of sanctions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) delayed voting on its Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for shipping emissions until October 2026 - this postponement jeopardizing global decarbonization efforts while EU sustainability reporting simplifications and new CII guidelines advanced rapidly; industry leaders requested clarity.
Major container ports around the world experienced severe operational disruptions in late December 2025 due to severe weather conditions and capacity restrictions, with European and UK ports dealing with fog and wind effects while Asian and North American gateways had to manage congestion ahead of Chinese New Year peak season.
Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) recently supplied Van Oord with nine integrated data buoy systems from Ocean Scientific International Ltd to monitor real-time dredge plume and environmental conditions during global dredging projects, thus increasing operational efficiencies. OSILs expertise in marine monitoring solutions with over 800 systems worldwide supporting critical infrastructure compliance as well as environmental compliance is evident through this deployment.
Nortek UK and its parent company are making strides forward in ocean technology through several tangible developments in 2025. Appointing a new executive vice president, expanding regionally via Singapore office expansion and entering a partnership agreement with RS Aqua to distribute WaveRadar Rex2 are among these. These changes strengthen Nortek s commercial reach and support for maritime and offshore customers.
Tritech International, the subsea tech company, also announces a reseller partnership for West Coast Canada and other news, with SEAMOR Marine and Steve Ward stepping into the position of Executive Vice President. Tritech are growing with sensor work in subsea energy, defence, renewables and more.
Cellula Robotics Ltd. celebrated its 2025 milestones by signing a sales partnership in Northern Europe and completing UUV demonstrations with Metron. A Guardian AUV sale to defence customers also took place for purchase by Cellula's Northern Innovation Hub renewal and executive appointments, underscore Cellula's rising role as subsea autonomy provider in commercial, scientific and defence applications across several sectors in multiple regions.
Teledyne CARIS announced a multi-year strategic collaboration with the UK Hydrographic Office to accelerate innovation in hydrographic data processing and nautical charting through the application of cloud technology. Moreover, at Ocean Business 2025 Teledyne CARIS will demo next-generation marine mapping solutions underlining its leadership in international maritime geospatial sector.
Over the last week, maritime technology developments highlight decarbonisation, digitalisation and autonomous operations. Lloyds Register and partners open global innovation centre for future ship technologies; NAPA gathers Japanese maritime stakeholders for AI-powered design; Shipbuilding knowledge transfer AI platform announced; and, Kraken Robotics presents innovative integration of unmanned mine countermeasure systems for NATO navies.
Recent months have‚ heralded‚ a “sea change” in the mariner education sector with the introduction of digital assessment platforms, changes in simulator standards and the need to comply with new competencies needed for alternative fuels. Trends reported on include the UK’s MCA introducing trainee assessments on digital, simulators, DNV revising simulator standards and further changes in the corporate landscape aiming to increase the “quality of training globally."
In the past month, autonomous surface vessel markets have seen record transatlantic crossings, an important U.S. Navy contract award, and large private investments into new production capacity - demonstrating how uncrewed surface platforms are warding off the experimental seas, into operational and commercial use too.
OceanWise ces onto the map for increased cetacean protection at wet faces of mainland UK after splicing new appliances for Trelleborgs. As digital mapping suppliers for the UK government, they’ve also joined the Society of Maritime Industries and expanded Australia’s Whale Report Alert System ROWR out across allSuitable of north western Australia for more maritime safety jeopards.
Impact Subsea celebrates tenth anniversary of rapid growth with new award. Impact Subsea recently received the Kings Award for Enterprise in International Trade after over a decade of global growth and expansion into the underwater sensing market.
Offshore construction activity over the month has seen wind cable installation progress in the US, new multi-purpose support vessel orders in Europe, and next generation construction support equipment contracts across Asia. Taken together, these suggest an industry tentatively increasing capacity and capability while effectively managing costs and meeting shifting project schedules.
Tactical diver navigation was enhanced with the announcement that Blueprint Subsea of the UK had partnered with Nortek to support navigation of operational divers. Nortek Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) are integrated into the Blueprint Artemis diver navigation system, which provides reliable underwater navigation for offshore and military diving applications where GPS signals are not available.
Bartington Instruments has increased its portfolio of advanced magnetic sensing technologies through new product launches and strategic partnerships, reinforcing its position as a market leader. The UK manufacturer unveiled new compact digitizer products while expanding its optically pumped magnetometer range - meeting rising demand for applications including maritime surveillance, defence and scientific research.
Recent developments in maritime technology include a new global centre of innovation for low carbon and intelligent ships, major funding and investment into autonomous and digital solutions, venture capital for maritime tech start-ups, awards for clean propulsion technologies and smart, connected ports, and conferences dedicated to these topics, all demonstrating rapid, commercially-driven innovation across the value chain.
Already this week, DP World announced a $5 billion investment in India; launched its Atlas Fresh Produce Service from Morocco to UK and Europe; and began operations at Tartus Port in Syria. All strategic expansion in key trade lanes and with an eye on responsible logistics.
CMA CGM moved 6.17 million TEU in Q3 2025 despite geopolitical disruption, with a new agreement reached to re-start Suez Canal transits in December. Mediterranean-South America services were enhanced and stakes in major ports expanded at the same time that freight rates fell sharply and competition for capacity mounted.
On November 20, the Trump administration announced the largest ever offshore oil and gas leasing program, proposing 34 possible lease sales across 1.27 billion acres. Floating offshore wind continues its international march, with 25 MW installed across the globe by 2025, and 2.5GW expected operational by 2030.