In an increasingly digital maritime industry, IT services and cybersecurity have become indispensable for fleet operations. Vroon, a leading global shipping company with 65 vessels, is at the forefront of this shift. Under the guidance of Group ICT Manager Rob Frenks, Vroon has partnered with Navarino to equip its fleet with state-of-the-art IT management solutions, bringing on board an advanced, reliable digital ecosystem.
For Vroon, the partnership with Navarino has helped transform the...
Bearing AI, the leading maritime artificial intelligence solutions provider, has unveiled its Schedule Recovery application, designed to help liner vessel operators swiftly resolve delays and maintain high schedule reliability. Powered by AI, the solution generates optimal recovery plans in seconds, enabling faster decisions and reduced stakeholder negotiation times.
For liner operators, schedule reliability is paramount, but unexpected delays can derail performance, profitability, and KPIs. The...
Anthony Veder, a leading gas shipping company, has strengthened its partnership with NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, to expand the use of electronic logbook solutions and ease regulatory reporting.
The joint project between the two companies introduces the functionality of voyage reporting, helping Anthony Veder streamline onboard data collection and fulfill increasingly complex environmental regulatory requirements, thereby contributing to shipping meeting its...
Maritime digital training solutions provider Blue Orange Wave is proud to announce it has won the Crew Connect Global Award for Training and Safety at Sea. The award is presented to a company, individual or team who have implemented significant technical, procedural, or operational improvements leading to reduction of risk to human life and cargo at sea. Some 21 companies were nominated in this category, with 5 making it to the finals – and Blue Orange Wave coming out on top.
The professional...
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) are launching Katalist, a not-for-profit ‘book and claim’ registry designed to accelerate the shipping industry’s decarbonization journey.
Regulations to reduce the carbon intensity of the marine industry are being introduced by both the European Union (EU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Katalist accelerates this process by connecting shipping companies adopting...
Fuelink, a maritime technology provider, has added a new module to its digital platform, supporting FuelEU maritime compliance.
The Fuelink platform, which provides a one-stop shop for bunker data management and fuel supply optimisation, now enables users to calculate voyage emissions in line with FuelEU Maritime legislation and access sufficient credits to address any deficits and achieve compliance.
Effective from 1st January 2025, FuelEU Maritime is a regulatory framework that requires each...
Navarino is excited to announce the launch of Navarino Elements, a newly established entity specialising in maritime navigation systems and electronics. Navarino Elements will cater specifically to the Bridge & Navigation sector, providing an extensive suite of advanced services and products. Navarino Elements offering also includes the installation, servicing and support of GMDSS systems, as well as safety and navigation equipment.
The Navarino Elements Advantage
With a commitment to...
Telemar, the leading provider of smart maintenance and remote access technologies, has signed an agreement with Sealution to support plug-and-play data collection for vessel operators.
Sealution’s Connectivity System combines the reliability of the existing cabling used on shipboard fire detection and alarm systems with an onboard gateway to collect and transmit data, improving the robustness of onboard networks and enabling granular data collection from a wide array of equipment and IoT devices.
ClassNK has granted its ‘ELW (HP)’ (Excellent Living and Working Environment (Hydroponics)) notation to ‘ROYAL LAUREL’, a bulk carrier owned by Tokei Kaiun Ltd. The vessel becomes the first in ClassNK registry to have the ‘ELW (HP)’.
It is expected that efforts to improve working conditions that exceed the regulations set by the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006), will not only create an attractive workplace environment but also help reduce crew fatigue and contribute to safe operations at...
The BOSS LEVEL project will investigate the feasibility of an on-board sensor and data acquisition network with AI-based analytics to address the challenges of ship-port interfaces in the era of future decarbonised vessel fleets. The project, which is part of the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund (SSAF), funded by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered by Innovate UK, will particularly focus on on-board battery energy storage systems (BESS) which are becoming major cost centres on...