Tag: software

ABS has introduced a new service and analysis tool, that is expected to allow atypical cargoes on bulk carriers. The software streamlines loading analysis and provides a safer approach to loading atypical bulk cargo.

NAPA launched a new concept of ship performance monitoring, NAPA Fleet Intelligence, that is expected to offer high-accuracy performance monitoring for any vessel, regardless of ownership or charterer. The service delivers voyage-by-voyage analysis of fuel efficiency for any conventionally powered vessel dating back as far as January 2015.

Q88 LLC has announced that Maran Tankers Management has chosen the company's voyage management system, Q88VMS, to manage their chartering and commercial operations. The cloud-based platform aims to allow the fleet's operation without disruption or delay.

The International Chamber of Shipping and IT Energy have announced the launch of the latest release of their acclaimed ISF Watchkeeper software, ISF Watchkeeper 3.5, which is developed for maintaining records of individual seafarers’ work hour records, as required by IMO and ILO regulations, and to help prevent crew fatigue and to avoid issues with PSC.

‘Be Cyber Aware at Sea’ campaign issued its official newsletter ‘Phish & Ships’, for April 2017, sponsored by CSO Alliance Maritime, that informs on robust cyber security, specifically in autonomous ships, and offers anti-ransomware tips.

Korean Register announced the release of its latest KR-CON software. The 15th edition of KR-CON has been developed in-house, and offers an electronic database program containing the latest IMO conventions, codes, resolutions and circulars, in either English, Korean or Chinese.

CargoSmart announced that launched Route Master, a tool for shippers, which provides routing options and vessel operator details, so that shippers can be more informed to improve supply chain velocity and mitigate risk, as new ocean alliance networks go into effect in April.

Following the news that OCIMF is planning a TMSA3 release within 2017, OCIMF announced an update regarding the TMSA software by integrating the self-assessment management tool into the SIRE application.

Orbcomm announced that it has collaborated with Pole Star and Weatherdock, to develop Hali, a Class B tri-mode vessel tracking solution, that ensures complete vessel visibility. Hali combines terrestrial and satellite AIS data capability, with two-way satellite M2M technology, to deliver reliable vessel location data to fleet owners and maritime authorities.

The International Hydrographic Organization issued a bulletin concerning its new ECDIS Data Presentation and Performance Check for ships. IHO says that the checks should be run at least once after installing an ECDIS. A re-run is recommended only after a software update, system upgrade or change of equipment. The results should be reported to the IHO if anomalies are found.