Tag: digitalization

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers Federation (ETF), the European social partners for maritime transport, join forces to launch the ‘Seafarers Go Digital’ initiative.

ZeroNorth is now providing its eBDN (electronic bunker delivery note) solution on 12 barges operated by Vitol Bunkers in Singapore for supply to its shipping customers.

Iraq is embracing the move to digitalize its maritime sector, with plans to establish a maritime single window for the major ports of Um Qasr (North and South). 

The Nautical Institute (Singapore Branch) announced its highly anticipated annual conference, to be held on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore.

TradeGo eBL has announced the approval, by International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I), of the second version of the User Agreement on June 12, 2024, regarding electronic bills of lading (eBLs). 

MPA Singapore and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 2, 2024, aimed at advancing maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, and manpower development.

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has confirmed that its digitalised Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE 2.0) is scheduled to ‘go-live’ on Monday 2 September 2024 and become the standard tanker inspection tool for the marine industry.

Inmarsat Maritime has launched a white paper urging maritime organisations to strengthen their cyber defences - as the industry continues to adopt connected technologies. 

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Dimitris Psarros, Business Development Manager at RISK4SEA, delivered a focused presentation on the role of human factors in PSC (Port State Control) performance.

As digitalization advances and data becomes integral to smooth operations, the maritime industry is increasingly adopting initiatives that support this transition. However, this progress comes with its own costs, as cyber security can often be compromised, leading to a range of problems.