Maritime Industry Briefing: Limited Relevant Shipping News in Latest Feed Cycle

## Maritime Industry Briefing **Editorial Note | June 26, 2025** The current RSS feed cycle has returned limited content directly relevant to the maritime industry. The single item captured pertains to the energy technology sector, specifically the validation of broadband powerline communication (BPL) technology for electrical distribution network digitalisation — a development with potential, albeit indirect, relevance to port electrification and shore power infrastructure. ### Energy Technology: BPL Validation for Smart Grid Applications According to a PR Newswire release, EMH Metering and Vancouver-based Corinex Communications Inc. have successfully validated the CASA Smart Meter Gateway (SMGW) for use with Corinex's broadband powerline communication technology. The testing confirms interoperability between the two systems for deployment in digitalised electrical distribution networks. While the announcement is primarily directed at utility and energy infrastructure markets, the underlying technology carries relevance for the maritime sector. Port authorities and terminal operators increasingly rely on smart grid solutions to manage shore power supply — a critical component of efforts to reduce vessel emissions at berth. Broadband powerline communication technology can enable more efficient monitoring and management of high-capacity electrical infrastructure, including the cold-ironing systems that allow ships to shut down auxiliary engines while in port. The validation of robust, standards-compliant smart metering communication infrastructure may support future deployments at port facilities seeking to expand and optimise shore power capacity in line with tightening emissions regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and regional authorities such as the European Union. --- *This briefing reflects available content from monitored RSS feeds at time of publication. Readers seeking the latest developments in vessel operations, port activity, freight markets, and regulatory affairs are encouraged to consult primary sources including gCaptain, The Maritime Executive, Lloyd's List, and TradeWinds.*