Tag: weather routing

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.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Elias J. Makris, Director European Business Development at Weathernews Athens, Greece, delves into the transformative role of AI systems in weather forecasting. Guided by experienced meteorologists and former mariners, they are at the forefront of shaping the future of weather intelligence solutions.

RINA has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a green retrofit package solution designed by AURELIA, in partnership with Econowind, Wattlab and Vertom. 

Technology company ZeroNorth and Sedna, a data-driven communication platform for maritime, have today announced a new partnership, collaborating together with a shared vision to turn email data into actions across the global trade value chain.

Capt. Yves Vandenborn, Director of Loss Prevention, The Standard Club, provides tips for safe navigation now that the typhoon season is underway and notes that this can cause widespread disruption and delays in the logistical supply chain. Also, he highlights that the ship’s passage plan should incorporate considerations based on the anticipated weather conditions, and contingency measures for avoiding depressions while maintaining the commercial and economic viability of the voyage.

The UK Government provided an £1.2 billion fund to develop a state-of-the-art "supercomputer" which will predict severe weather and the impacts of climate change fast and accurately and is said to be the world's most advanced dedicated to weather and climate.

In fact, Captain Matt Lynch was interviewed on BBC News talking about Stena Estrid's maiden voyage during storm Brendan.

In the latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB focuses on the importance of the weather forecasts for the avoidance of relevant accidents; UK MAIB advises that if severe weather is forecast, all options available should be considered and all relevant precautions should be taken to establish the safety of the crew.

IMO and the World Meteorological Organization conducted their first joint Symposium on Extreme Maritime Weather, focusing on the challenging weather conditions and how they affect the shipping industry, where WMO discussed the best practices and enhanced services for safety and risk reduction, emergency response, sustainable shipping practices and greater collection and sharing of ship observations.