Maritime Software

Smart tools to monitor Coronavirus spread

The newly identified Coronavirus has made world headlines given its rapid spread and as number of infected or dead people keeps on increasing. To closely monitor the situation and keep track of the incidents and fatalities two applications have been launched.
WHO notes that the key principles on reducing the risk of transmission:
  • Avoiding close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.
  • Frequent handwashing, especially after direct contact with ill people or their...

https://safety4sea.com/smart-tools-to-monitor-coronavirus-spread/

Korean Register to share its technology and software

The Korean Register came in an agreement with the National Technical University of Athens and inked an MoU in order to share specialist technology and software with the students of the School Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering.

Under the terms of the agreement, Korean Register will provide NTUA students its award-winning software for free, involving SeaTrust-HullScan, a program designed to analyze the structural strength of a ship following the KR’s Rules and the harmonized CSR.

Moreover, KR...

https://safety4sea.com/korean-register-to-share-its-technology-and-software/

Dimitris Theodossiou receives the SMART4SEA Personality Award

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce that Mr. Dimitris Theodossiou, Managing Director, DANAOS Management Consultants S.A has received the 2020 SMART4SEA Personality Award, sponsored by SQEMARINE, at a prestigious award ceremony which successfully concluded on January the 28th at the Yacht Club of Greece in Athens, the evening ahead of the 2020 SMART4SEA Forum.

Mr. Dimitris Theodossiou, Managing Director, DANAOS Management Consultants S.A, received the award for his valuable contribution to the...

https://safety4sea.com/dimitris-theodossiou-receives-the-smart4sea-personality-award/

Seafarer e-money platform gains bank’s official approval

On 10 December 2019, MarCoPay Inc. received a certificate of registration from the central bank of the Philippines named as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), approving the company to officially operate as an electronic money issuer.

With the above-mentioned certificate by BSO, the MarCoPay makes a step forward in order to meet its target delivery date for NYK operated vessels in early 2020.

For the records, the innovative platform MarCoPay was developed back in July 2019 from NYK and...

https://safety4sea.com/seafarer-e-money-platform-gains-banks-official-approval/

APM Terminals launch innovative customer alert system

APT Terminals presented its new customer alert system, as from the 1st of December is going to replace the previous old email subscription one. Through these additional improvements and with just a subscribe, customers will be able to receive terminal alerts via SMS (Text) or email.

Specifically, SMS and e-mails will be sent straight forward to the customers, informing them under real-time circumstances. The terminal alerts include labour shortages, bad weather and traffic warnings or port delays

https://safety4sea.com/apm-terminals-launch-innovative-customer-alert-system/

IMO launches new tool to streamline reporting procedures

IMO is currently focusing on streamlining the many administrative procedures necessary when ships enter or leave port, which it considers as an important element. For this reason, IMO made available an important tool used by software developers, in order to create systems for exchanging the relevant data electronically. The tool is available online and free of charge.

Specifically, the IMO Compendium is a reference manual that includes data sets and the structure and relationships between them....

https://safety4sea.com/imo-launches-new-tool-to-streamline-reporting-procedures/

Stena Line AI project saves fuel on vessels

The pilot project of the Swedish ferry company, Stena Line, using artificial intelligence (AI) technology in order to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate a vessel is saving fuel on the company’s ships.

In particular, the software, which is named Stena Fuel Pilot, is expected to be installed during autumn, on five more Stena Line vessels. Moreover, the company states that its ambition during 2020, is to promote the technology across its 37 vessels operating in Europe.

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https://safety4sea.com/stena-line-ai-project-saves-fuel-on-vessels/

Bringing PortCDM to implementation

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum, Mathias Karlsson, Researcher, RISE Viktoria, talked about Port Collaborative Decision Making (PortCDM) and how digitalization can improve operations at ports. PortCDM aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness of activities in any port by providing a framework for data sharing and enhanced collaboration, thus making their operations more efficient, while at the same time enhancing their communication with different stakeholders.

9 to 10 years ago the as-is...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-bringing-portcdm-to-implementation/

Panama Canal upgrades maritime single window system

The Panama Canal and the Panama Maritime Authority upgraded their Panama Maritime Single Window System (VUMPA), highlighting the positive effects of digitalization and informing that according to estimations the VUMPA has reduced the need for more than 300,000 paper forms and documents, improving the efficiency and carbon footprint of transshipment procedures and saving up to 3,260 hours on an annual basis.

Specifically, the project was launched in 2017 in efforts to boost the port’s operations...

https://safety4sea.com/panama-canal-upgrades-maritime-single-window-system/

Port of Zeebrugge gets its own 5G network

Port of Zeebrugge is going to invest in a superfast 5G network. The network may begin operations this year, but according to the authority of the port, it will be the accelerator and a major factor for innovation in and around the port.

The Belgian port’s investment in 5G will be used for connectivity with tugboats, air pollution detectors, camera’s and quay sensors in the first phase. Zeebrugge port will cooperate for this project, with the only certified operator with a license for 5G networks...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-zeebrugge-gets-its-own-5g-network/

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