Category: Ship Operations
Voyage Optimization as shipping’s ally in increasingly challenging weather
With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, the ability to predict and adapt to these conditions is more important than ever. This builds an even stronger case for voyage optimization tools that help crews make the best possible decisions in the constantly changing marine environment. The weather may be unstable, but routing ships doesn’t have […]
Read ArticleNovember 16, 2023
Beyond Fuel Reduction: Sustainable and Efficient Ferry Operations Without Losing Sight of Safety
How digital tools and data can help operators to predict, test, plan and even make strategic decisions to sail safety, more efficiently and sustainably . During “Optimizing Operations and Safety” at the 47th Interferry Conference 2023, our Account Director for Ferry & RoPax Business, Tuomas Häkkinen spoke about “Beyond Fuel Reduction: Sustainable and Efficient Ferry Operations […]
Read ArticleNovember 9, 2023
Not your traditional e log – this logbook opens new avenues to ease compliance
NAPA’s e Log has received renewed type approval from DNV. This opens up a whole suite of compliance and reporting opportunities for the industry. The e logbook goes much beyond traditional logbooks. Here’s what this means for your operations in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Regulatory compliance is far from a tick-box exercise; it is incredibly […]
Read ArticleOctober 30, 2023
Navigating the knowns and unknowns of EU ETS
In less than 100 days, the game will change significantly for commercial ships travelling to, from, or within Europe. The expansion of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) to maritime transport means that for the first time, the industry will have to pay for its carbon emissions. Entering this new era is no […]
Read ArticleOctober 24, 2023
NAPA welcomes expansion of Blue Visby, as Development Bank of Japan becomes first financial institution to join the consortium
Helsinki (Finland), 12 October 2023 – NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, has welcomed the addition of the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) to the Blue Visby Consortium. Blue Visby is a cross-industry project aimed at reducing shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions by tackling the “sail fast, then wait” practice – which […]
Read ArticleOctober 12, 2023
Your ship’s logbook can be a secret tool for ESG compliance report
ESG reporting is no longer a “nice-to-have” for shipping; it is critical to doing business. Maritime is gearing up for a wave of ESG regulations hitting the industry. Ship owners and operators face a critical challenge: data gaps in disclosure requirements. The clock is ticking with US, UK, and Singapore exchange rulings already in place. […]
Read ArticleSeptember 27, 2023
Carnival Cruise Line uses NAPA solutions for data-driven safety and efficiency
How the largest cruise company in the world* is using NAPA’s solutions to power cruise safety and efficiency decisions – both onboard and onshore. *based on passengers carried We interviewed Piervalerio Vignola, Director FOC, Carnival Cruise Line earlier this year at NAPA Safety Summit 2023 on how the largest, and most technologically advanced Fleet Operations Center […]
Read ArticleSeptember 13, 2023
MEPC 80 has spoken, but what shipping does next will speak loudest
The full outcome of the IMO’s historic agreement on shipping’s decarbonization will be defined by what the industry decides to do next. Although not as categorical as many had hoped, the new strategy’s enhanced ambition calls for immediate action – and a lot can be done already. It may not be perfect, but the IMO’s […]
Read ArticleAugust 10, 2023
Taking wind propulsion to the next level with voyage optimization
A joint simulation project between NAPA, Norsepower, and Sumitomo Heavy Industries has validated the emissions reduction potential of combining wind propulsion with voyage optimization. The results so far are impressive, confirming that the technologies can deliver up to 28% emissions reductions on average – but we are not stopping there. Phase two of the project […]
Read ArticleJuly 31, 2023
More robust solution to mitigate flooding risks
NAPA’s innovation for the EU-funded FLARE project improves flooding-related situational awareness onboard passenger ships and further advances emergency support systems to avert casualties. Watch video: Every year more than 100 million passengers travel by ship, making calls to European Union ports, and enjoying the allure of the open seas. And accidents are exceedingly rare — […]
Read ArticleJuly 10, 2023