Subsea Power Cable Standards, Scholarships, and Connectivity Advances in Maritime

## Subsea Power Cable Standards Respond to Surging Demand Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published a new Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables. According to gCaptain, the standard 'addresses design, installation, and maintenance requirements for subsea power cables used in the offshore energy, telecommunications, and data transmission industries.' As the maritime industry continues to electrify and digitize, the demand for reliable subsea power infrastructure has grown significantly. ABS developed the new standard to help ensure the safety and reliability of these critical assets, which are often deployed in harsh offshore environments. ## Scholarship to Accelerate Green Vessel Innovation In another maritime technology development, Thordon Bearings has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship. This annual award, reports gCaptain, 'will support exceptional postgraduate students pursuing research and development in green vessel design.' The scholarship aims to 'accelerate innovation in sustainable maritime technologies' by providing funding and industry mentorship to the next generation of naval architects and marine engineers. Thordon Bearings and SNAME hope the program will help drive progress toward decarbonization and other environmental goals in the shipping sector. ## Secure Connectivity for EXMAR's Gas Carrier Fleet Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out its NexusWave connectivity solution across the fleet of Belgian shipping company EXMAR. According to gCaptain, the deployment will 'meet the [company's] evolving commercial and crew connectivity demands' as it operates globally. The always-on, secure NexusWave platform is designed to provide reliable communications for mission-critical operations as well as crew welfare. This type of advanced connectivity is becoming increasingly important for maritime companies looking to digitize their fleets and support remote work and collaboration. These recent developments demonstrate the maritime industry's ongoing efforts to improve safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency through innovative technologies and industry partnerships. As the sector continues to evolve, we can expect to see more exciting advancements in the months and years ahead.