Tag: ship design
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
Tangible actions, certainty, and collaborative innovation are needed for Japan’s maritime net-zero ambitions
Operational efficiency, data for decision confidence and trusted frameworks for collaboration – solutions to meet IMO’s immediate emission targets. Tokyo, 03 October 2023: In a Press Meet organized in Tokyo for the Japanese Maritime media, NAPA’s CEO, Mikko Kuosa said the following: “MEPC 80’s adoption of more ambitious targets sends a global signal: action for […]
Read ArticleOctober 4, 2023
Collaborate on more efficient design today for greener ships tomorrow
The NAPA User Meeting 2023 has shown how the ship design community can come together, sharing expertise and practical experience to make processes more efficient and fit for an era of fast-paced innovation. This collaborative spirit will be essential to help the sector keep up with rapid changes and fully play its part in shipping’s […]
Read ArticleJuly 7, 2023
The future of design is now: taking 3D model-based approvals from concept to reality
Shipyards, designers, and class societies all recognize 3D model-based approvals (3D MBA) as an essential part of shipbuilding’s future, helping shipyards boost efficiency in an increasingly complex environment and tackle the growing challenges of the decarbonization transition. No longer a distant prospect, various shipyards and classification societies around the world are already working to make […]
Read ArticleMay 2, 2023
Experience NAPA solutions in person for more insights
NAPA has always valued flexible customer communication and has continuously developed solutions for over 30 years. With the same kind of efforts, NAPA Design Solutions team recently had exclusive opportunities to visit and communicate with ship design professionals in person. In late March 2023, the NAPA Design Solutions team held two events on different continents. One […]
Read ArticleApril 11, 2023
NAPA and Elomatic: unpacking the secret behind two decades of successful collaboration
Behind every great vessel is a great team – but what makes a great team even better? Building the blueprint for successful collaboration, data-driven solutions are enabling faster design, better communication and more innovation. When that basis is established, designing safer, greener and more efficient ships becomes significantly easier. Transforming the industry one project at […]
Read ArticleMarch 16, 2023
What if you could simulate your fleet’s safe alternative fuel future?
Preparations for alternative fuels not only require having the right systems onboard or ensuring energy supply, but also understanding how these new systems might affect other aspects, such as ship design, operational stability as well as voyage planning. NAPA’s solutions can help take some uncertainties away by simulating those aspects, making your fleet’s transition smoother. […]
Read ArticleJanuary 25, 2023