Category: Ship Operations
Keeping the ultimate vacation safe and stable – the advanced digital technology behind the Icon of the Seas
Described by Royal Caribbean as the “boldest initiative”, Icon of the Seas, has made global headlines for its extraordinary size and flamboyant features on board, including a water park, a 55-foot-tall indoor waterfall and a suspended infinity pool. However, the vessel is also a pioneer in another way: from next-generation safety and stability systems to […]
Read ArticleApril 24, 2024
NAPA Voyage Optimization to maximize savings onboard IINO Lines vessels sailing with Norsepower Rotor SailsTM
The agreement between NAPA and IINO Lines highlights the benefits of data and digital technologies to optimize wind propulsion systems and accelerate green shipping. Helsinki, Finland: 11 April 2024 – NAPA, a maritime software and data services expert, has agreed with IINO Lines, a leading ship owner and operator based in Tokyo, Japan, […]
Read ArticleApril 11, 2024
TUI Cruises taps into shipboard data to improve fleet operations
TUI Cruises’ Capt. Christian Lerche offers a compelling glimpse into the evolving dynamics of ship operations and the pivotal role of data-driven everyday fleet operations for better safety, efficiency and sustainability. In this interview, TUI Cruises’ Corporate Captain, Christian Lerche, shares his perspective on the transformative power of data, particularly in partnership with NAPA. His […]
Read ArticleMarch 19, 2024
Royal Caribbean Group: Harmonizing tech and data to improve cruise safety and operations
How the largest cruise lines group is streamlining operations between ship and shore with digital tools and data for improving safety and efficiencies. We interviewed Capt. Sebastian Naneder, Director Nautical Operations, Fleet Captain GFM at Royal Caribbean Group (TUI and Hapag Lloyd Fleet) on how the cruise line is using digital technology and data to […]
Read ArticleMarch 12, 2024
Virgin Voyages: Using digital tools to improve ship safety, compliance and operations
How the trailblazer cruise line, known for its innovative approach to everything, uses the full suite of NAPA safety and efficiency solutions to improve its fleet’s operations. In this interview, Virgin Voyages‘ Fleet Captain, Marco Carsjens, shares how NAPA’s solutions have benefitted their operation onboard as well as on the shoreside. He especially points towards the […]
Read ArticleFebruary 26, 2024
NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar 2024, Busan, South Korea
We are delighted to invite maritime professionals to the NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar 2024, set against the dynamic backdrop of Busan, Korea, on 18 April 2024. Dive into a day brimming with cutting-edge discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities that promise to steer your industry knowledge and operational competencies towards uncharted territories of efficiency and […]
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2024
Sea Japan and NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar 2024, Tokyo, Japan
NAPA is organizing and participating in a set of 3 events between 10-12 April 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. NAPA Shipping Solutions seminar (as organizer), Sea Japan 2024 (as an exhibitor), and Sea Japan panel discussion “Workstyle Innovation” (as a speaker). Please find more information below. 1. Register for NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar in Tokyo, Japan, […]
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2024
A practical guide to EU ETS
With the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) now a reality for shipping, our Executive Vice President for Shipping Solutions Pekka Pakkanen looks at some of the main industry questions around the new regulation, and the practical steps that owners can take today. What is the impact of EU ETS on shipping companies? […]
Read ArticleFebruary 21, 2024
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company installs NAPA digital systems to boost safety and efficiency of flagship ferry
Next-generation stability, emergency, e-logbook and fleet intelligence systems will enhance safety and optimize operations on critical passenger ferry service. Helsinki, Finland, 14 January 2024: The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the provider of ferry services to and from the Isle of Man, has installed and completed final inspection of NAPA’s full suite of stability […]
Read ArticleFebruary 14, 2024
NAPA Safety Summit 2024
Navigating new tides of ship safety, efficiency, and sustainability together. Join us for another insightful and collaborative NAPA Safety Summit 2024, scheduled to take place in another Fantastic Finland location — the Lake District of Finland – Saimaa. Mark your calendars for 10-13 June 2024, and contribute to building the roadmap for a safer, greener, […]
Read ArticleFebruary 9, 2024