Tag: digitalization

By 1 January 2024, the single window for data exchange is to become mandatory in ports around the world, marking a significant step in the acceleration of digitalisation in shipping, and BIMCO provides FAQs for further clarification.

Wärtsilä surveyed a broad cross-section of maritime professionals across EMEA, the US and APAC about their concerns on digitalization, and what they believe the industry can do to successfully adopt innovative maritime technologies.

As part of IACS’ commitment to safe ships and clean seas, a long-term review of wave data has now concluded with the publication of a revised version (Rev.2) of IACS Recommendation No. 34 which provides advice on sea states as well as wave spectrum, spreading, heading distribution and vessel speed.

The FIT Alliance, formed by BIMCO, DCSA, FIATA, ICC and SWIFT, issued a survey in June 2022 to gauge awareness and adoption of electronic bills of lading (eBLs), as well as factors that hinder adoption.

In the first week of 2023, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) issued a statement confirming that USEA's unmanned surface vessel is feasible and no "showstoppers" were identified.

Earlier in January, DNV reported that its ShipManager software was the victim of a ransomware cyber-attack. Now the classification society informed that around 1000 vessels are affected. 

Orca AI has joined One Sea, as the newest member of the international association representing stakeholders across the autonomous shipping sector.  

Armach achieved a milestone during a demonstration of the in-water hull service robot (HSR). Armach’s hull service robot, in the water in Norfolk, VA, was monitored and controlled by staff at Armach’s command center in Plymouth, MA, using a 4G modem providing over-the-air connectivity. 

Maersk will build its first green and smart flagship logistics center in China with low or very low greenhouse gas emissions.

Damen Engineering has announced the completion of its first vessel design to be entirely created, reviewed and class-approved using 3D models in collaboration with Bureau Veritas (BV) and global NAPA.