digitalization

AIDAprima, AIDAperla receive software for engine maintenance

Zeppelin Power Systems announced that it has extended its agreements for AIDAprima and AIDAperla. The cruise ships’ engines will now include the software ‘Cat Asset Intelligence’ (CAI). This software analyzes the operating parameters and enables a service support.

CAI was installed on board the ships and provides automated system analyses and reporting based on data analysis. An onboard module, connected to the respective onboard devices and sensors delivers, analyzes data in real time.

Zeppelin...

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Collaboration, training and planning key elements for 2020 compliance

David Barrow, LR Commercial Director – Marine & Offshore insists on collaboration for a more sustainable future where there would be alternative fuels. For this reason, future fuels need to be tested properly and adopted properly across the whole industry as well. Looking ahead 2050 and embracing digitalization would ensure success in the future, Mr. Barrow adds noting that the decision we make today will impact how we operate in the future.

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https://safety4sea.com/cm-collaboration-training-and-planning-key-elements-for-2020-compliance/

Wärtsilä to provide equipment to UK’s largest marine simulation training centre

Wärtsilä will provide a full scope of marine simulators for a new training facility at Solent University’s Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, located in Southampton, England. This will be the largest marine simulation training centre in the U.K. The training facility is expected to complete in spring 2019.

The simulator will provide decision support, analysis, and training based on live data received from ships and ports. The Wärtsilä scope includes navigational bridges, engine...

https://safety4sea.com/wartsila-to-provide-equipment-to-uks-largest-marine-simulation-training-centre/

Global Maritime Forum ‘breaks new ground’ for the shipping industry

The Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit took place in Hong Kong on 3-4 October 2018. This high-level meeting gathered maritime leaders to discuss industry-wide, long-term challenges and opportunities. Under the theme ‘Breaking New Ground, Digitalisation’,  the forum discussed about decarbonisation, gender cap and the future of the industry in an environment characterized by fast-paced changes.

What is the Global Maritime Forum

The Global Maritime Forum is an international non profit foundation,...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-global-maritime-forum-breaks-new-ground-for-the-shipping-industry/

IACS: Efficient control of software dependent systems

IACS published 9 of its 12 recommendations on cyber safety, in order to facilitate the delivery of cyber resilient ships, in order to maintain their resilient throughout their working lives. The first report recommended procedures for software maintenance of shipboard equipment and systems. The second one focuses on control of software dependent systems.

IMO requires through SOLAS that local control of essential machinery to be available in case of failure in the remote and unattended machinery...

https://safety4sea.com/iacs-efficient-control-of-software-dependent-systems/

IMCA announces anti-bribery e-learning module

IMCA announced the upcoming launch of a ‘Doing Business Without Bribery’ e-learning module. This tool aims to encourage anti-bribery and corruption best practice.

Namely, IMCA announced the ‘Doing Business Without Bribery’ e-Learning module, which aims to train, explain, and encourage anti-bribery and corruption best practice.

The solution is intended particularly for IMCA member organisations that do not have in-house training content and systems that meet compliance programme requirements.

At...

https://safety4sea.com/imca-announces-anti-bribery-e-learning-module/

Inmarsat receives SAFETY4SEA Technology Award

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce that Inmarsat has received the 2018 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award at a prestigious award ceremony which successfully concluded on October the 2nd at Yacht Club of Greece in Athens, the evening ahead of the SAFETY4SEA Conference.

Inmarsat received the SAFETY4SEA Technology Award, , for its ‘Fleet Safety’ which is a new generation maritime data service supporting and anticipating modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, the public service for...

https://safety4sea.com/inmarsat-receives-safety4sea-technology-award/

New project to develop blockchain for ports of Shanghai and Guangdong

Technology company Ideanomics signed a Joint Venture (JV) for Exclusive APEC Model E-port Network (APMEN), APEC’s online port clearance system, across Asia-Pacific with APMEN Trade Tech. The JV will design an electronic port clearance system based on blockchain.

The project will launch the first phase of the operations in two of the biggest ports: Shanghai and Guangdong, which account for nearly half of China’s import and export and then it will expand into other APEC countries’ ports.

The JV...

https://safety4sea.com/new-project-to-develop-blockchain-for-ports-of-shanghai-and-guangdong/

Ten technologies that will lead the way in the next five years

New technologies are becoming more and more part of our everyday life and of course of industry. One of these technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a megatrend and one of the things that the world will talk about for the next 20 years.

That was the opinion of Brian Burke, chief of research at Gartner, who analyzed the top 10 technology trends for 2019. Mr. Burke said that AI is going to be part of everything we do in technology.

Mr. Gartner also created a list of what he thinks they are...

https://safety4sea.com/ten-technologies-that-will-lead-the-way-in-the-next-five-years/

Information sharing can improve maritime logistics sector

According to a new report by the International Transport Forum, information sharing presents a huge potential to the maritime logistics sector. To enhance logistics processes, the maritime sector is harnessing data through digital technologies for greater insights into the logistics chain.

New technologies will be able to transform logistics processes. A number of digital logistics applications already exist for digital innovations. These range from complicated sensors that collect data or...

https://safety4sea.com/information-sharing-can-improve-maritime-logistics-sector/

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