July 2026
Unmanaged & Lethal
The modern navy is increasingly unmanned, autonomous and lethal.
Table of Contents
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The End of Predictable Shipping
Supporting the modern seafarer in an ocean of geopolitical tensions.
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Maritime Safety in 2026 — Fewer Losses, Bigger Risks
According to Allianz Commercial's Safety and Shipping Review 2026, global shipping losses remain near historic lows, yet a new era of geopolitical conflict, cyber-enabled crime, aging fleets, alternative fuels, cargo fires and supply chain disruption is reshaping risk across the maritime sector. Here is maritime safety and shipping in 2026 — by the numbers.
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SMM 2026: The Maritime World's Technology Hub Evolves Again
Every two years, the world maritime industry convenes in Hamburg, Germany for the SMM – arguably the world’s biggest and best maritime trade far, encompassing more than 2,200 exhibitors and more than 50,000 visitors. But even the ‘biggest and best’ need to continue to evolve, and Uli Selbach, Vice President Exhibitions Maritime & Energy, Hamburg Messe, discussed ‘What’s New for SMM 2026’ recently with Maritime Reporter TV.
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For the U.S. Navy, Biggest isn’t always Best
If the Navy can’t successfully introduce smaller ship classes of ships, why does it think it can succeed with the largest surface combatants since World War II?
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Hybrid Navy Extravaganza
Technology companies and shipyards are vying for attention as the US unmanned navy grows in size and sophistication.
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Batteries at Sea
Not All-Electric, Not Everywhere but increasingly essential
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Fuel is Only Part of the Strategy on the Path to Decarbonization
Fuel decisions may influence how a vessel should perform, but do not, on their own, guarantee that those outcomes are realized in day-to-day operation.
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Vessels
New Delivers, Orders, Designs & Concepts
