Maritime AI is moving from pilot projects to commercial deployment as shipowners demand measurable ROI from voyage optimisation, navigation, bunker operations and digital workflows.
Seaspan has ordered four 65,200-tonnes open-hatch multipurpose vessels at New Dayang Shipbuilding for delivery in 2029, marking its first entry into the segment as it continues to broaden its leasing platform beyond its traditional containership business.
A new Seaspan-commissioned study shows SMRs could accelerate vessel schedules, cut operating costs by $68M annually, and expand cargo capacity on 15,000-TEU ships, with strong adoption potential by 2050.
