Tag: NAPA

Four new companies—Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine&Engineering—have joined NAPA's Digital Twin Project.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Dubai Forum, Philippos Giannakos, Senior Sales Manager, NAPA, discussed the role of digital innovation in driving decarbonization in shipping.

As we move into a multi-fuel, multi-technology era, the complexity of onboard work will only grow. Digital tools and automated checklists will be key, acting as a guiding light and a safeguard in this fast-changing environment, argues Esa Henttinen, EVP, Safety Solutions at NAPA.

NAPA has agreed with IINO Lines to provide NAPA Voyage Optimization onboard two vessels equipped with Norsepower Rotor SailsTM (NPRS™). This synergy will help harness the power of weather routing to maximize the fuel savings delivered by wind propulsion systems and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum, Jori Poikola, Sales Director, NAPA Shipping Solutions emphasized the crucial role of weather routing for vessels utilizing wind assistance and exploring the significant impact weather routing has on vessel performance.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, has announced a joint development project (JDP) with NAPA and CADMATIC, to accelerate the digital transformation of the shipbuilding industry.  

Bureau Veritas (BV), the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) and NAPA, have completed the first phase of a Joint Development Project (JDP) to enable 3D model-based approvals for the classification of ships.  

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mikko Kuosa, CEO of NAPA, emphasises how uncertainty can paralyse efforts to transition shipping towards a low-carbon future.

Damen, DNV and NAPA are using the new Open Class 3D Exchange (OCX) standard to streamline classification involvement in the early phase of a project.

NAPA, has announced a partnership with Simwave, to facilitate access to advanced stability training for seafarers and ship operators, both in person and remotely.