Baleària has suspended its ferry service between Motril and Tanger Med. Since its launch in December 2022, the route carried 1.27m tonnes of freight across the Strait. The Port of Motril, which agreed to the suspension, is now seeking a new operator.
- Cetasol, developer of the AI-based decision support system iHelm, is launching a Ferry Program in Q4 2025.
- iHelm enables 10–25% fuel savings, performance insights, compliance support, and maximised uptime for small and medium-sized vessels.
- Ferry owners are invited to join, using iHelm onboard while providing feedback to shape ferry-specific features.
- Participants will gain real-time fuel-saving recommendations, fleet dashboards, and digital twin modelling.
- At the end of the program, operators may purchase the system at a discounted price without binding obligations.
Are you a ferry owner and want to be a part of the program? Visit this link and submit your interest today; the spots are limited.

The green‑tech specialist Cetasol has launched two upgrades to its iHelm solution: Emission Report 2.0 and Trip Log, enhancing fleet intelligence and compliance.
Operators can now gain deeper insights, reliably track emissions and trips, and meet evolving regulations, directly within the iHelm platform.
Read more via the full release here.

Digital twin technology is revolutionizing industries, offering a risk-free, cost-effective way to analyze and optimize operations. Its potential for the maritime sector is vast but underexplored.
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Cetasol, a green-tech company, has secured €2M in seed funding from investors Sarsia, ShipsFocus, and Impact X Capital to enhance maritime sustainability. The funding will double R&D efforts and optimize AI and software for global sales of their iHelm solution, which reduces fuel consumption by 10-25%. The iHelm platform provides real-time insights and support for energy optimization, applicable to any vessel. This investment aims to scale Cetasol’s innovative technology and promote sustainable practices in the maritime industry.
For more details, visit Cetasol’s press release.



