Tag: digitalization

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) and Supply Chain Movement have come together to create a simple mindmap showing the trends impacting the container shipping industry. 

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has received an order from the University of Tokyo for its MiPoLin, a power prediction and lines selection system. 

Caterpillar Marine has collaborated Serco Inc. to advance the use of autonomous vessels for naval applications, capable of one-year runtime without human intervention.

According to DNV, last year saw a doubling in the count of initiatives promoting environmentally friendly shipping corridors, bringing the total to 57 as of February this year.

AVIKUS has reportedly demonstrated a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 15% during operations on a 325,000-ton Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC), using an autonomous control system.

Christiania Shipping has launched behaviour change service Signol in a fuel efficiency project which uses StormGeo data to understand and increase crew members’ fuel-saving behaviour.

Marlink has installed a complete hybrid network solution for the new French expedition cruise company, Exploris, onboard Exploris One during the vessel’s refit in Valparaiso, Chile.

RightShip an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has launched its Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program.

Claudine Couture-Trudel, Vice President of ESG Policy and Future Initiatives at QSL, highlighted that to effectively meet ESG requirements, the industry needs to embrace technological advancements such as cleaner propulsion systems and digital solutions that minimize environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency.

Enhancements to the HSQE and Vetting Manager module enable owners to transition to SIRE 2.0’s risk-based approach, which allows better management of areas of vulnerability, while also helping operators assess future vessel performance, ABS highlights.