Tag: digitalization

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and M1 Limited joined forces with Airbus to conduct coastal 5G standalone (SA) network trials at the Singapore Maritime Drone Estate.

The Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs at ABB Marine & Ports, Captain Eero Lehtovaara, stresses the important role of digitalization in the industry by helping seafarers and improving safety standards.

Wärtsilä joined the global consortium of technology partners in the Mayflower Autonomous autonomous ship project, that is set to become one of the world’s first fully autonomous, unmanned vessels to cross the Atlantic. 

BP Shipping, the shipping unit of BP oil major, joined forces with Windward, a market leader in maritime trade analytics and insights, helping the former accelerate digitalization within its operations.

The COVID-19 crisis was an opportunity for digitalization to rise within the shipping industry; Now, seafarer training is taking place online due to the worldwide lockdown and travel restrictions.

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the associated guidance issued by Public Health England (PHE), the MCA announced it was cancelling all face to face oral exams. As the oral exam is an integral part in ensuring the competency of those who will ultimately be responsible for their safety, the safety of others at sea and the protection of marine environment, the MCA has moved this process online.

India digitalizes its bills of lading and additional trade documentation workflows by using blockchain technology as part of its Port Community System.

The pandemic situation has highlighted the relevance of digitalization and new ways of working, which should continue beyond the immediate crisis situation, said speakers during a webinar on ship-shore relations.

The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) collaborated with shipping associations, calling the industry to make progress on issues from the harmonisation of data, emerging technologies to supply chain transparency.

Nokia conducted a survey focusing on the business benefits for 5G, highlighting 5G plans, expectations and the biggest 5G WAN and LAN drivers for businesses across key industries in the US and UK.