A sizeable number of apps have been developed for the maritime industry, with functions ranging from checklists that help with international convention requirements to TripAdvsor type apps that inform sailors about facilities in marinas. However, few apps are available to support professional commercial navigation.
Read moreThe Rolls-Royce led Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) project unveiled a vision of how remote and autonomous shipping will become a reality, changing the nature of the shipping industry. The project’s first year findings were presented at a conference at Helsinki’s Finlandia Hall last week.
Read moreRolls-Royce presents a vision of a future land-based control centre in which a small crew of 7 to 14 people monitor and control a fleet of remote controlled and autonomous vessels across the world. The crew uses interactive smart screens, voice recognition systems, holograms and surveillance drones to monitor what is happening both on board and around the ship.
Read moreRolls-Royce has unveiled its vision of the land-based control centres to remotely monitor and control the unmanned ships of the future.In a six minute film, Rolls-Royce presents a vision of the future in which a small crew of 7 to 14 people monitor and control the operation of a fleet of vessels across the world. The crew uses interactive smart screens, voice recognition systems, holograms and surveillance drones to monitor what is happening both on board and around the ship.
Read moreABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki says risk-based, data-centric, cyber-influenced decision-making defines a new absolute value of talent. Speaking at the opening session of the CMA Shipping 2016 Conference, Mr Wiernicki shared his views on developing the talent needed to lead the maritime industry forward.
Read moreThe maritime industry is changing. Watch this video to hear about Inmarsat’s maritime vision in supporting the data revolution and setting a new standard in communications at sea.
Read moreDNV GL Group President and CEO Remi Eriksen explored trends such as alternative fuels, information technology, the need for new infrastructure and more in his speech to the 2016 Oslo Energy Forum in early February.
Read moreAccording to IMO, in 2012 international shipping was responsible for 796 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, around 2.2 percent of global emissions. However "Shipping impacts the world in many positive ways by enabling trade around the world," Mads Stensen, global sustainability manager at Maersk stated
Read moreChina's CNOOC and CGN nuclear companies are currently working together on the development of a nuclear reactor for marine use scheduled to be ready by 2020.
Read moreAn innovative project to optimise LNG ship hull forms is set to reduce emissions and save significant amounts of fuel for LNG vessel operators.
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