#Quartermaster, a Virginia-based #startup, raised $43 million to develop #SmartMast, a system of sensors and analytics software for #ships. SmartMast aims to provide real-time #maritimedata, offering a more advanced and secure alternative to the current #AIS system. The funding will be used to hire engineers and further develop the technology. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/this-startup-raised-43m-to-build-a-hive-mind-for-ships/?eicker.news #tech #media #news