Tag: digitalization

Rystad Energy looks into the adoption of robotics across the petroleum industry, finding that existing solutions could replace hundreds of thousands of oil and gas jobs and reduce drilling labor costs.

In an effort to boost autonomy and digitalization, the British Royal Navy has officially welcomed a new autonomous vessel into its service, named as "Madfox".

The International Group of P&I Clubs approved the TradeLens eBL system, a digital supply chain system using blockchain technology for the issue, transfer, and surrender of original bills of lading. 

NAPA, alongside ClassNK, and MOL, announced that the software they have been collaborating on to monitor and mitigate grounding risks has been verified as successful in its proof-of-concept stage.

Klaveness Digital will collaborate with players in the aluminium industry to create a solution to better manage supply chain risk and reduce the waste from maritime logistics.

Mr. Ian Bramson, Global Head of Cyber Security, ABS Group of Companies Inc., highlights the importance of putting cyber security at the center of our attention, noting that the fact alone that IMO made cybersecurity part of the safety management audit underscores its importance for the industry. Living in a digital world, cyberattacks are more frequent, more severe, and more far reaching than ever. Continuing digitization is the biggest challenge because digitization and cybersecurity go hand in hand, he states.

During last SAFETY4SEA’s Virtual Forum, the attendees gave their insights on cyber security and its part in the shipping industry, highlighting that shipping has still a lot way to go, in regards to how it treats cyber risks. Also, in what is an industry first, the experts applauded IMO’s Resolution, effective from January 1st 2020, and explained why, to some extent, the COVID-19 crisis has a positive impact on the digital evolution.

The Port of Kiel commissioned Siemens Smart Infrastructure to implement a cloud-based power monitoring solution for its shore power system.

Kongsberg Maritime and the Norway’s Institute of Marine Research (IMR) reached an agreement in order to deliver a full solution for ecosystem monitoring, using autonomous vessels.

A joint IMO-Singapore project seeks to create a Maritime Single Window ship clearance system in a pilot port, with a view to supporting more ports in future. IMO has now issued a call for expressions of interest from countries with a medium-sized port to take part in the pilot.