The Platform has seen significant enhancements, making efficient and accurate voyage planning simpler and safer than ever before.
Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has launched OneOcean 2025, marking the most substantial enhancement to its digital maritime platform in recent years.
Designed to address the evolving challenges of voyage planning, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, this latest release introduces a host of new features aimed at improving safety, reducing...
NAPA maritime software expert will collaborate with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) for enhancing the collection and application of MOL’s FOCUS project , which aims of applying operational data to develop digital applications that enhance the safe operation of MOL’s fleet and reduce its environmental impact. Mitsui E & S Shipbuilding and Weathernews are additional partners to the project.
Namely, as part of the agreement, NAPA will develop various safety and environmental applications and will create...
https://safety4sea.com/mol-enhances-data-to-its-focus-project/
After almost two months of monitoring and navigating through these new Coronavirus times, the pandemic’s effect on our businesses and personal lives is beginning to show. Although the disruption to the shipping industry might seem trivial compared to the human lives that are in danger and those who have already been lost, the importance of shipping should not be taken lightly since it directly affects the product and energy supply chain, argues Mr. Alexandros Danousis, DPA / HSEQ Manager at...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-operators-key-challenges-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/
The European Union expressed its support for the first phase of Smart System for the Evaluation and Control of Maritime Safety in Port Access and Operation development, known as Safeport. Designed by Siport21, the investment came through the SME instrument of Horizon 2020 – Research and Innovation Framework Programme.
In fact, Safeport system goals to ensure safety and efficiency to every ship operates in ports under real-time situation, even in case of emergency.
Moreover the system will include...
https://safety4sea.com/eu-supports-safeport-system-development/
12 kilometres from the West Australian coastline a lighthouse that has been signalling across the ocean for more than a century can be seen, representing a major part of Australia’s maritime history.
Specifically, the Breaksea Island lighthouse is one of more than 500 aids to navigation dotted around Australia’s vast coastline.
ABC reports that the maintenance and preservation of these beacons is an unstoppable project for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Daniel Atkins, an AMSA senior...
https://safety4sea.com/maintenance-of-lighthouses-is-a-challenging-operation/
Operational efficiency is crucial for ports, given that about 90% of global trade relies on maritime transportation. Industry 4.0 and Internet Plus drive ports to transform and upgrade to digital, automated, and smart operation. With 5G, Huawei and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) will collaborate to promote this transformation and upgrade to build efficient and environment-friendly smart ports.
For this reason, the parties have published the ‘5G Smart Port White Paper’, in which...
https://safety4sea.com/new-report-analyzes-the-potential-of-5g-for-ports/
A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be equipped in a trial on board the Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve ship performance and reliability while at the same time reducing CO2 emissions.
Despite the fact that propelling marine vessels with battery power alone is still years away from a viable option, marine battery systems can be used to improve the efficiency of a ship’s on board electrical systems. Namely, by maintaining the vessel’s auxiliary generators at a more...
https://safety4sea.com/maersk-to-test-battery-system-to-enhance-power-production/
Versiant, a provider of software and support services for enterprise IT infrastructure, announced a partnership with North Carolina Ports, aiming to enhance the latter’s operational efficiency and security.
Commenting on the collaboration, Edward Reade, Chief Operating Officer at Versiant, said that they have successfully completed the first phase of an infrastructure refresh that will enhance the overall connectivity and operations at North Carolina Ports.
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https://safety4sea.com/north-carolina-ports-to-improve-its-it-infrastructure/
During a National Seminar on Facilitation of Maritime Traffic, September 24-26, shipping stakeholders from Georgia had the chance to discuss and get a better insight into the maritime single window and electronic data exchange.
About 35 participants, from a variety of Georgia’s shipping sectors, such as the clearance of ships, cargo, crew and passengers and private companies, have been learning for the advantages of the FAL Convention, to set systems for the electronic exchange of information...
https://safety4sea.com/georgian-shipping-stakeholders-learn-the-benefits-of-emsw/
Pipavav has introduced clearly marked parking bays for terminal trailers, providing a safe distance between each trailer. This provides drivers with a safe area to carry out pre-operation checks and...
https://safety4sea.com/apm-terminals-pipavav-enhances-efficiency/