Tag: weather routing

A new study by NGO Seas At Risk shows the economic and climate benefits of using wind-assisted propulsion to power global shipping.

DNV published a whitepaper on wind-assisted propulsion systems explaining its fuel saving potential and role on the GHG regulatory landscape.

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

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.