Tag: digitalization

The European Transport Workers Association and its affiliated organisations across Europe published guidelines to improve the decision-making process ahead of new technologies and steer it to the benefit of maritime safety, the environmental performance of shipping, and to the benefit of maritime professionals.

As the shipping industry is trying to find ways to reduce emissions, the European Union and IMO have announced regulations which require from operators to collect  and report their ships' fuel consumption. To assist in this, DNV GL released a combined reporting and verification online tool.

The use of drones in the shipping industry is about to take-off. They are used more and more by class societies and marine surveyors and they can provide faster and more informed decision-making on board, reducing the impact of any incident. What is most important however, is the fact that drones can help protect lives.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Port of Rotterdam Authority renewed their Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in Information Exchange and Research and Development, during the 4th Port Authorities Roundtable held in Long Beach, USA from 16 to 18 July 2018. 

USCG informed that the TugSafe Lite has been expanded and retitled TugSafe Central. TugSafe Central is an online source for Subchapter M compliance requirements and guidance. However, TugSafe Central should not be used as a standalone source to determine compliance with Subchapter M. 

As digitalization is penetrating in the shipping industry more and more, operators can benefit from its use. One aspect of this is the digital twin concept. This provides a virtual model of a physical ship, producing valuable insights from data. A digital twin can also simulate how a ship will perform without testing it in the real world.

The concept of “intelligent port” has emerged in the last decade, with many ports deploying Internet of Things, cloud-computing technologies, geographic information systems and computer simulation technologies, to optimise various aspects of port operations and enhance production efficiency.

Tech experts gathered to explain the benefits of digital technology. These experts aim to show how new technologies can be used effectively, while also protecting against unwanted or unexpected negative impacts. The panel will be comprised of women and men of technology, public policy, science, and academia.

In order to advance technology-based innovation in the port and maritime environment, the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Antwerp will host an international 'Hackathon.' The technology competition will take place October 11-13, 2018 in the two cities at the same time, and it will involve participants from around the world.

Shipping industry is currently facing a new challenge; a complex one that is called “digital transformation”. But how do ship operators face this challenge and take advantage of it, in order to make their organisation fit for the future?