Tag: NAPA Logbook
New Garbage Record Book requirements: Are you ready?
1 May 2024 marks an important regulatory change for vessels of 100 gross tonnage or above on international voyages: they must now keep a garbage record book in addition to a garbage management plan. This will result in enhanced reporting obligations for a much larger number of vessels. However, it also presents an opportunity. […]
Read ArticleApril 30, 2024
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
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
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
Four ship operators share how electronic logbooks have eased their operations
Dive deeper into NAPA Logbook for passenger ships: The proof is in the pudding: A great discussion took place between our leading passenger ship customers at our NAPA Safety Summit last February. Pasi Väänänen of Finnlines, was then seeking tools to go paperless, queried the effectiveness of NAPA Logbook and its impact on crew workloads.We couldn’t have said better […]
Read ArticleJanuary 29, 2024
CSRD: Decoding shipping’s ESG era ahead of EU’s landmark directive
The new CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), and the related with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), came into effect in January 2024. Are you ready? To succeed in the ESG era, companies will need to make the most of their data to optimize and improve operations. Electronic logbooks can help them do just that. CSRD […]
Read ArticleDecember 7, 2023
Five actions towards sustainable shipping that marked 2023
With MEPC 80, CII taking effect, and the official extension of EU ETS to shipping, 2023 was the year when the conversation on decarbonization moved from concept to implementation. This shift was brought to life by industry pioneers who rose to the challenge on several fronts, from clean technology to digitalization and training. Here are […]
Read ArticleNovember 30, 2023
Webinar: NAPA Logbook – The Future with Fleet Intelligence
In this webinar, learn about easy record-keeping, no duplicate work and efficient operations with electronic logbooks. New NAPA Logbook features for effortless reporting and compliance — onboard and onshore Electronic logbooks can reduce your crew’s workload and help increase the efficiency and sustainability of your operations. In this session, our Director of Development for Safety […]
Read ArticleNovember 29, 2023
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