Tag: maritime data

Mr. Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta, says that this year brings several challenges to the carriers but opportunities to the shippers and explains how the ongoing global supply chain crisis will evolve in the coming years, according to Xeneta data.

Kpler, provider of commodities data, analytics, and market insight, announced today that it has acquired MarineTraffic and FleetMon; two providers of global ship-tracking data and maritime analytics.

The Baltic Exchange, the world’s independent source of maritime market data, has issued its report for the last week, 06-10 February 2023, to provide information of the bulk market performance.

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 2% to $1,997.22 per 40ft container this week, according to latest data by Drewry. 

The IMO Secretariat is asking users of the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) to complete a questionnaire to understand their views on the operation, effectiveness and efficiency of the system.

A Standardised Vessel Dataset (SVD) for Noon Reports has been launched by the Smart Maritime Council following the completion of a proof-of-concept project involving vessel operators OSM Maritime, Thome Group and V.Ships.

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.

ICEYE announced the start of a multi-year framework contract with the EMSA to support the latter's efforts in managing various aspects of maritime operations with search and rescue (SAR) data.

Nautilus Labs released a White Paper comparing the impact of different data source inputs on simulation accuracy rates that form the basis for performance and Voyage Optimization models.

The Smart Maritime Council has released a new set of best practice guidelines for data ownership and access in the maritime sector, providing a recommended list of data control issues for shipping companies and technology providers to consider when discussing contracts for the supply of shipboard systems.