Tag: NAPA Studios
Digital Twin Project advances to next stage following successful pilot trials
Helsinki, Finland, and Tokyo, Japan – May 21, 2025: ClassNK and NAPA, on behalf of all participating organizations, have today announced the successful completion of Phase 3 pilot trials of the cross-industry Digital Twin Project. Results from the pilot trials confirmed the feasibility of the platform’s core business scenarios, validating the applications of shared digital […]
Read ArticleMay 21, 2025
Four new major Japanese maritime organizations join Digital Twin Project
Renowned participants support the initiative to transform the way shipping shares design and operational data, helping overcome barriers to the adoption of digital twins Tokyo, Japan/Helsinki, Finland, 25 February 2025: Four new companies—Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine&Engineering—have joined the collaborative cross-industry […]
Read ArticleFebruary 25, 2025
Navigating the next era of ship design in Japan
NAPA once again returned to Japan with a splash, attracting over 130 participants from 54 organizations for its NAPA User Seminar Japan last autumn in Kobe, Japan. With each year, we’re getting bigger and better and this time, we set a record for the largest turnout to date which is a testament to the market’s […]
Read ArticleFebruary 21, 2025
Decoding NAPA Studios
We recently announced the launch of NAPA Studios, a global offering focused on solving some of the maritime industry’s most pressing challenges, from tightening environmental regulations and supply chain disruptions to cybersecurity using data-driven technologies. Let’s take a look at some frequently asked questions to shed light on how the industry can take advantage of […]
Read ArticleFebruary 29, 2024
NAPA Studios launches to accelerate shipping’s energy transition through data-driven collaboration
NAPA Studios responds to shipping’s demand for data-driven evidence to solve the design, safety and operational challenges ahead. Helsinki, Finland, 28 February 2024 – NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, has introduced NAPA Studios, an initiative that will foster cross-industry partnerships to deliver new data-driven solutions and insights on some of […]
Read ArticleFebruary 28, 2024
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
NAPA, Norsepower and Sumitomo study finds average CO2 emissions reduction potential of up to 28% using rotor sails and voyage optimization
Joint simulation project among NAPA, Norsepower and Sumitomo analyzes the benefits of combining wind propulsion with voyage optimization to deliver maximum emissions reduction potential. Helsinki, Finland, 30 May 2023; NAPA, a maritime software and data services expert, Norsepower, the global provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems, and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. […]
Read ArticleMay 30, 2023
Joint NAPA-ClassNK research with Marubeni finds that voyage optimization can reduce emissions by 7.3% and extend CII compliance by up to three years
New study on real-life fleet shows that voyage optimization enables ships to reduce their emissions by 7.3% and maintain their CII ratings for an additional two to three years, giving shipowners precious decision-making time on decarbonization measures. Helsinki (Finland) and Tokyo (Japan) – 14 February 2023: NAPA, a maritime software and data analysis expert, and […]
Read ArticleFebruary 14, 2023
NAPA joins the International Windship Association
NAPA is expanding its efforts to support the decarbonization of shipping by becoming an associate member of the International Windship Association (IWSA). IWSA’s Mission is to promote the use of wind propulsion in commercial shipping to reduce fuel consumption and decrease climate change related emissions. As an associate member, NAPA will join a dedicated group […]
Read ArticleJanuary 19, 2023