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A Japanese consortium led by shipping giant NYK Line has developed a new port-based floating data center concept designed to accelerate the commercialization of offshore data centers while addressing growing constraints on land availability, electrical power and construction timelines.The consortium, comprising Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), NTT FACILITIES, Eurus Energy Holdings and MUFG Bank, envisions floating data centers moored alongside existing port quays, leveraging established shoreside infrastructure and local energy resources.

Black Sea Drone Attack Sinks Cargo Ship, Leaves 11 Missing

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Eleven sailors were missing at sea on Tuesday from a ship sunk by a drone attack off the coast of Bulgaria, possibly the second deadly sinking of a cargo vessel in the area in a week, prompting Bulgaria to summon Russia's ambassador.Two cargo ships were hit by drones overnight and one was sunk, Bulgarian officials said. Bulgaria stopped short of explicitly accusing Russia of carrying out the attacks but Prime Minister Rumen Radev said their outcome "benefits the Russian Federation".There was no immediate comment from Moscow on the incidents."This is absolutely unacceptable — another attack in the immediate vicinity of Bulgarian territorial waters," Radev said in a televised address.

Bibby Marine’s Battery-First eCSOV Hits Water in Spain

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Bibby Marine has launched its new battery-first electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV) at Armon Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, ahead of its planned delivery in 2027.The vessel, which will carry the name Staffordshire, entered the water on October 10 and will undergo further outfitting at the shipyard over the coming months, including the installation of its battery systems.Unlike conventional hybrid-assist designs, the eCSOV is designed to use its energy storage system as the primary source of power rather than as a supplementary propulsion system.

MSC's Mariner Math: Rebuilding the Workforce Behind the Fleet

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The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is a critical part of the United States’ national security equation, as any navy only goes as far as its supply chain allows. RADM Benjamin Nicholson, Commander, U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command, visited with Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, for a deep discussion on MSC, including changes in mariner pay and benefits that will enable it to attract and retain the seafarers it wants and needs.Military Sealift Command occupies an unusual position in the U.S. Navy enterprise.

NASA Engineer Corey Harris Joins BroCoTec to Strengthen Marine IT Operations

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Houston-based maritime IT network specialist BroCoTec is bringing space age tech expertise to its expanding team with the appointment of NASA engineer Corey Harris. Harris, who has spent several years upgrading networks on board the International Space Station and mission control center, Houston, is transferring his knowledge and expertise of networks and cybersecurity to the maritime industry.Harris is one of several tech talents to recently join Houston-based start-up BroCoTec to deliver specialized IT and cybersecurity infrastructure services.“It was an honor to work at NASA managing and updating networks on the space station,” said Harris.

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NYK-Led Consortium Develops Floating Data Center Concept for Ports

Black Sea Drone Attack Sinks Cargo Ship, Leaves 11 Missing

Bibby Marine’s Battery-First eCSOV Hits Water in Spain

MSC's Mariner Math: Rebuilding the Workforce Behind the Fleet

NASA Engineer Corey Harris Joins BroCoTec to Strengthen Marine IT Operations