Tag: digitalization

PortXchange, with support from Green Marine, has published a new white paper exploring strategies for reducing emissions in port operations.

ESA initiated a new project, Decarbonization through the Digitalization in Shipping (DECARDIS), joined by Awake.AI, ABB and Wallenius Marine.

An needs assessment mission in Guinea will assist the Member State in the preparatory stages of setting up a maritime single window system. 

As we move into a multi-fuel, multi-technology era, the complexity of onboard work will only grow. Digital tools and automated checklists will be key, acting as a guiding light and a safeguard in this fast-changing environment, argues Esa Henttinen, EVP, Safety Solutions at NAPA.

At the 9 October BIMCO Documentary Committee (DC) meeting in Copenhagen, several important developments were discussed, ranging from new contracts for autonomous ships to decarbonization efforts and updates to various standard agreements.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the People’s Republic of China’s Shandong Provincial Transport Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 9 October to establish the Singapore – Shandong Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).

From 1 April 2025, all bunker suppliers in Singpapore will be required to provide digital bunkering services and issue electronic bunker delivery notes (e-BDNs) as a default. This announcement follows successful pilots conducted since 1 November 2023 with bunker suppliers, including the top 10 bunker players, in Singapore. 

MAN PrimeServ has entered into a cooperation agreement with Latsco Marine Management Inc. (LMM), for the exchange of data and insights related to engine operation, performance, and maintenance, aiming for improved reliability. 

Lloyd's Register and Thetius have issued a report to benchmark and measure the progress of digital transformation in ship operations. 

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) explores, as part of their Leadership Insights newsletter, the subject of how AI’s rapid adoption comes with a steep energy cost.