Tag: Simulation
NAPA Voyage Optimization to maximize savings onboard IINO Lines vessels sailing with Norsepower Rotor SailsTM
The agreement between NAPA and IINO Lines highlights the benefits of data and digital technologies to optimize wind propulsion systems and accelerate green shipping. Helsinki, Finland: 11 April 2024 – NAPA, a maritime software and data services expert, has agreed with IINO Lines, a leading ship owner and operator based in Tokyo, Japan, […]
Read ArticleApril 11, 2024
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
CII in practice: The value of being proactive
Welcome to the CII era, where a ship’s operational carbon efficiency will impact its competitiveness and business prospects. While much uncertainty remains, the good news is that the technology and practical tools needed to enable shipowners and charterers to successfully manage their CII already exist in the form of simulation and data analysis tools. The […]
Read ArticleJune 8, 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
NAPA calls for a proactive approach to CII as it launches CII Simulator tool
NAPA’s new simulation tool will enable greater charter party collaboration and emissions reductions, by predicting CII and modeling impact of potential efficiency measures. Helsinki, Finland – 21 March 2023: Global maritime software and data services provider NAPA has urged the shipping industry to take a proactive approach to the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), making […]
Read ArticleMarch 21, 2023
Japanese shipping technology leaders in collaboration to develop digital engineering platforms for sustainable maritime logistics
University of Tokyo, NYK, MTI, JMU, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Furuno, Japan Radio, BEMAC, ClassNK and NAPA join forces to build a co-operative simulation platform, focusing on decarbonization technology, autonomous operations and shipyard efficiency Tokyo, Japan – August 2022: A group of Japanese technology leaders 1 have come together to establish a cooperation program called “Maritime and Ocean […]
Read ArticleAugust 8, 2022