Category: Ship Operations
Augmented Reality, data sharing and instant communication – takeaways from Seatrade Cruise Global 2018
by Esa Henttinen, NAPA Safety Solutions Year-on-year human error is consistently one of the biggest causes of maritime accidents. Sometimes it’s inadequate watch keeping, others poor ship handling. But the results are usually the same: avoidable costs, lost productivity, and in the worse cases, personal injury. During my time at Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort […]
Read ArticleMarch 28, 2018
Danelec Marine and NAPA partner to offer complete end-to-end Internet of Things cloud solution
Collaboration removes need for costly custom interfaces, allowing wider access to valuable performance data and analytics Danelec Marine, the manufacturer of Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs), ECDIS, and ship-to-shore data solutions has teamed up with global maritime software, services and data analysis provider NAPA to deliver a complete cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) solution for ship […]
Read ArticleMarch 7, 2018
Ship logbook – one component in maritime big data
by Jussi Siltanen, NAPA Safety Solutions Despite the onset of digitalisation, one of the technologies at the heart of shipping has changed little for centuries – with the human factor still playing a major role that of the ship’s logbooks. With paper logbooks, operational recording work is done manually and data is stored for a […]
Read ArticleMarch 5, 2018
NAPA Fleet Intelligence wins The Solution of the Year award at Fathom’s Smart Ship Awards 2017
Singapore, 1 December 2017 The winner of the smart service or solution award is NAPA, the digital software company for its recently released NAPA Fleet Intelligence solution. This is the industry’s first web service that provides fleet owners with access to operational insights without the need for costly and laborious on-board installations. Learn more about […]
Read ArticleDecember 1, 2017
NAPA:n sähköisen laivapäiväkirjan käyttö sai hyväksynnän Suomessa
Helsinki, 12.10.2017 11:35 Liikenteen turvallisuusvirasto Trafi on hyväksynyt merenkulun ohjelmisto- ja palvelutalo NAPA:n sähköisen laivapäiväkirjan, NAPA Logbookin, käytön sähköisenä laivapäiväkirjana Suomen lipun alla olevilla aluksilla. Suomen merilakiin tehty muutos mahdollistaa laivapäiväkirjan käytön sähköisessä muodossa ja varustamot voivat ottaa sen käyttöön ilman erillisiä lupamenettelyjä. NAPA on maailman johtava sähköisten laivapäiväkirjojen tarjoaja. NAPA Logbook on ollut käytössä […]
Read ArticleOctober 12, 2017
NAPA’s electronic logbook approved on board Finnish-flagged vessels
Helsinki, Finland – October 12, 2017 The Finnish Transport Safety Agency has approved the use of NAPA’s electronic logbook, NAPA Logbook, aboard Finnish-flagged vessels. NAPA Logbook meets the requirements set out in the Finnish Maritime Code, the Agency’s Regulation on Ships’ Log Books, and the requirements set out in SOLAS/V regulation 28 and IMO Resolution […]
Read ArticleOctober 12, 2017
MRV made easy by new functionality in NAPA performance monitoring systems
Helsinki, Finland – August 16, 2017 Existing users of NAPA Shipping Solutions, ClassNK-NAPA GREEN and NAPA-DSME Power® can achieve compliance with new MRV reporting requirements NAPA, a world leading maritime software, services and data analysis provider, has updated its performance monitoring and reporting systems to enable simple, straightforward compliance with EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification […]
Read ArticleAugust 16, 2017
NAPA launches plug & play, zero installation fleet performance monitoring
Helsinki, Finland – May 29, 2017 Cloud-based web service for fleet operational insight delivers highly accurate efficiency data for any ship NAPA, a world leading maritime software, services and data analysis provider, today launched a new concept of ship performance monitoring. The new web service, NAPA Fleet Intelligence, will offer quick and easy access to high-accuracy […]
Read ArticleMay 29, 2017
Shipping businesses lose annually 18 billion USD due to ”Rush to Wait”
Captain Risto Kariranta, Director, Services, NAPA Shipping Solutions discusses how NAPA Fleet Intelligence can address a significant source of fuel inefficiency in the shipping industry Would you believe that over 18 billion USD is lost every year by shipping businesses? I didn’t, until I saw data from NAPA’s new Fleet Intelligence service last month. NAPA […]
Read ArticleMay 29, 2017
NAPA and EU MRV: Frequently asked questions
The deadline for submitting EU MRV monitoring plans is approaching fast. Companies must submit a verified monitoring plan by 31st August 2017, containing their data collection method. If you’re an existing user of ClassNK-NAPA GREEN, NAPA Shipping Solutions, or NAPA-DSME Power®, the good news is that you’re already covered. This software can be used to […]
Read ArticleMay 7, 2017