The Compass Programme: Closing the Gap Between Maritime Innovation and Operational Adoption
From Prototype to Operational Reality At lomarlabs, we often meet founders at a moment of transition. The technology is developed past the idea stage, but has not yet been deployed onboard a working ship. The questions begin to change from does this work in principle? To how does this behave in practice and to […]
Three takeaways on AI from Marine Money London
At the Marine Money London Ship Finance Forum 2026, a panel titled “Technology and AI: A Driver to Move Shipping Forward” brought together shipowners, operators, and technology providers to examine how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape shipping in practical terms. Moderated by Rogerio Alves of the London Maritime Academy and hosted at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane the […]
Q&A with BlueNose’s Co-Founder Léon Grillet
BlueNose’s Léon Grillet on Innovation, Impact, and What Comes Next Innovation in shipping doesn’t happen overnight. It takes vision, technical excellence, and the courage to rethink what’s possible. BlueNose, a London-based company at the forefront of maritime transformation, embodies all three. Combining deep engineering expertise with a commitment to climate impact, they are helping shape […]
A Global Carbon Standard Is Coming. Are You Ready?
The IMO takes step toward regulating the climate impact of shipping. At MEPC*, 81 member states reached agreement on the final draft of a GHG Fuel Intensity (GFI) Standard—a ground-breaking framework to measure and reduce the lifecycle emissions of marine fuels. If ratified this October, this will be the world’s first global carbon pricing mechanism […]
Q&A with Newlight’s co-founder Haran Cohen Hillel
Haran Cohen Hillel talks exclusively to lomarlabs The shipping industry doesn’t have decades to wait for a clean energy transition. The time to act is now! While the debate rages on about future fuels, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory timelines, one thing is clear: real impact comes from scalable solutions that work today. That’s exactly why […]
The Future of Shipping is Now: Decarbonisation as an Investment Opportunity
Decarbonising Shipping: A Panel Driving Real Change At the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit (March 13-14, 2025) in Paris, deep tech pioneers, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered to push the boundaries of science and innovation. Among them was shipping, a sector often seen as slow to change but now standing at the forefront of transformation. Our Managing […]
Corporate Investments and Ocean Action: A Growing Trend for Sustainable Seas
In recent years, the commitment to ocean sustainability has gained momentum across industries and borders, driven by global initiatives like the UN’s Ocean Decade, the UN Ocean Conference, the Our Ocean Conference and the growing support for ocean startups. A significant trend emerging from this push for marine protection is the increasing role of corporate […]
Climate is the economy: The case of carbon credits
There is a global effort to make carbon credits more scalable and credible, which is increasingly important given the rise of false claims across various industries. As this is a critical topic especially for anyone involved in climate tech, on October 9th, we invited Bill Gilbert and Will Robson from the NatWest carbon market desk to […]
SMM 2024: Innovation in maritime amidst the unmistakable presence of climate change
My experience at SMM 2024 was both inspiring and eye-opening. The event, while showcasing the latest in maritime innovation, was marked by unseasonably high temperatures—a stark reminder of the very challenge we, as an industry, must confront: climate change. This year’s SMM highlighted the urgency of developing and adopting technologies that combat environmental impact. The […]