Finalists announced for the Hong Kong finals
After sorting through the applications we are delighted to share the names of the start-ups who will be travelling to Hong Kong for the Captain’s Table final.
In the category ‘Technology for newbuilds and retrofits”
- H2CHP: https://www.h2chp.co.uk The winner from this year’s event at SMM!
- Newlight: https://www.newlight.blue
- Seatom: https://www.seatomtech.com/
In the category ‘Technology to optimise today’
- Clean Ocean Coatings: http://www.cleanoceancoatings.com/
- Methanox: https://methanox.co.uk/
- Sephra: https://sephra.ai/
We are also delighted to announce that we will be offering the floor to three exciting scale-ups who are already having a significant impact on the industry:
- Flyability: https://www.flyability.com/
- Lattice International: https://lattice-international.com/
- Vanguard Tech: https://www.vanguard-tech.co.uk/
New collaboration with ZEBOX
The Captain’s Table is delighted to announce a new collaboration with ZEBOX.
As part of our mission to accelerate innovation across the maritime, logistics and ocean-tech sectors we have an ongoing effort to build stronger ties with established ecosystems and networks. By working with ZEBOX we hope to unlock greater access to assets, industry information, investors and corporate leaders. This cooperative approach allows us to better support startups and bridge the gap between agile tech solutions and traditional maritime operations.
Initiated in 2018 by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman & CEO of the CMA CGM Group, ZEBOX is an international innovation accelerator expert in the fields of maritime industry, logistics & media.
Its mission, to connect the world’s best innovations with the CMA CGM Group and its partners across three key areas: environmental impact, technological competitiveness, employee well-being and safety at work.
Operating in 6 regions, ZEBOX is now supported by 15+ international companies such as CEVA Logistics, Jifmar Group, Transdev, PSA Ventures and Vinci.
Learn more about ZEBOX here.

H2CHP win at SMM!
Congratulations to Stephen Hampson from H2CHP who won at SMM.

H2CHP are developing free-piston linear generators which are high-efficiency, fuel-flexible power units designed for the next era of clean distributed energy. The judges recognised the market need for innovation in power generation, particularly in ports, and the concept, whilst only in pilot phase offers real potential.
Find out more here: https://www.h2chp.co.uk/

Finalists announced for Maritime Tech Demo Day at SMM
After sorting through the applications we are delighted to share the names of the start-ups who will be travelling to Hamburg for our Maritime Tech Demo Day!
In the category ‘Port of the Future’
- ADLC: https://adlc.eu/en
- Elonroad: https://www.elonroad.com
- H2CHP: https://www.h2chp.co.uk
- Seal Robotics: www.seal-robotics.com/
In the category ‘Vessel of the Future’
- Carbon Ridge: https://www.carbonridge.net
- MarinaChain: https://www.marinachain.io
- Marine Solar: https://www.marinesolar.energy
- Newlight: https://www.newlight.blue
Super speed pitches!
- Enki: https://enki-marine.com/index.html
- Tracearc: https://www.tracearc.com/
- Nereia Coatings: https://nereia-coatings.com/
- Vela Transport: https://vela-transport.com/
- Seasquad AI: https://seasquad.ai/
- GT Wings: https://gtwings.com/
Event announcement Hamburg & Hong Kong
The Captain’s Table is delighted to announce the next two events:
Innovation demo day during SMM in Hamburg: September 1st
Hong Kong Finals during HKMW: November 19th
Applications are now open for founders who wish to apply.
Tickets for the events will be available soon
Sentinel Asset Protection win at Posidonia
Congratulations to Jon Gahagan, Founder of Sentinel Asset Protection who won the best start-up award at this year’s Captain’s Table Maritime Tech Demo Day at Posidonia.
Sentinel have developed a system for vessel access control using a smart gate freeing up seafarer time and improving security aboard.
Sentinel won through an audience vote where 33% of those polled judged their presentation and solution to be outstanding!

Finalists announced for Maritime Tech Demo Day at Posidonia
After sorting through the applications we are delighted to share the names of the nine start-ups who will be travelling to Athens for our Maritime Tech Demo Day!
The finalists are:
Vsltec: www.vsltec.com/
Sealenic: www.sealenic.com
Sentinel Asset Protection: www.sentinelassetprotection.co.uk
Flyability: www.flyability.com/
A-GOS: https://a-gos.com/
MaritimePay: www.maritimepay.org/
Quartermaster: www.quartermaster.us
Cequra: www.cequra.io/
Methanox: www.methanox.co.uk
Watch this space to find out who comes out on top on June 3rd!
Event announcement: Posidonia 2026
The Captain’s Table will, once again, be running a showcase event on June 3rd during Posidonia.
Following our success last time out we will again be on the quest to find the best of maritime and logistics innovation.
Applications are now open for founders who wish to apply.
Tickets for the event will be available from mid March
The importance of networking - founders feedback
After our event during London Shipping Week we asked some of our founders to share their thoughts on the value of participation.
This is what they said!











