Tag: operational efficiency

According to Korean news agencies, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has developed the world's first laser high-speed welding robot for the maritime sector, aiming to increase the productivity of constructing LNG carriers.

As maritime technology undergoes rapid digitalization, stakeholders become more reliant on software and information systems to carry out their daily activities. Increased reliance on this connectivity exposes the industry to potential cybersecurity risks.

Improper operation of a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) can result in additional costs, delays and compliance issues for shipowners. The Norwegian BWTS supplier Optimarin highlights the importance of crew training in a BWTS installation to ensure smooth-running ballasting operations.

Hoegh Autoliners and Kongsberg Digital have formalised an agreement to digitalise the remaining vessels in Hoegh's fleet and on the upcoming Aurora-class vessels.

ZeroNorth and Cargill entered into to a three-year contract in which ZeroNorth will become Cargill's primary software provider for vessel and voyage optimization.  

In today’s world, data drives business. Across sectors, data analytics software provides insights that drive efficiency, inform risk management, improve on-the-job safety, and more—and that software and data-driven approach has officially reached maritime, argues Joseph Kelly, Vice President of Maritime Solutions at ABS Wavesight.

California State Transportation Agency officials announced a $383.35 million grant for the Port of Long Beach to complete construction aimed at zero-emissions operations and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of cargo movement.

Alexander Varvarenko, Founder & Owner, Shipnext explains how the implementation of data-management tools, and a wider use of machine learning and AI, will drive operational efficiency and highlights that competition and innovation inevitably pushes the industry in the right direction.

Officials from the ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya, Japan, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to broaden cooperation on sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Port of London Authority (PLA) and Peel Ports Group to enable greater collaboration in the port sector.