Tag: Sustainable shipping
Turning the wind around – how to unleash your ship’s “speed reserve” with voyage optimization
The shipping industry is changing, and there are not many constants other than that cargo needs to move and emissions need to be reduced. Wind propulsion can help shipowners fulfill both – but not without help from voyage optimization systems. It has the potential to transform the industry, however, as with most new technology, it […]
Read ArticleJuly 17, 2024
NAPA and Union Marine Management Services enter agreement on Voyage Optimization and CII simulator deployment
New partnership on digital integration will help reduce emissions and support compliance for an initial 55 bulk carriers. Helsinki and Singapore, 4 July 2024 – NAPA’s Voyage Optimization and CII Simulator digital systems will be deployed on an initial 55 bulk carriers in the fleet managed by Union Marine Management Services (UMMS), under a new […]
Read ArticleJuly 4, 2024
Cross-industry collaboration launches to accelerate digital twins uptake in shipping
The Digital Twin project involving Japan-based ship owners, shipbuilders, classification society and a software provider signals a potential breakthrough in the sharing of ship design and operational data. Tokyo, Japan/Helsinki, Finland: 22 May 2024 – Japanese maritime leaders have announced the successful completion of the early phases of a cross-industry project aimed at creating a […]
Read ArticleMay 22, 2024
NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar 2024, Busan, South Korea
We are delighted to invite maritime professionals to the NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar 2024, set against the dynamic backdrop of Busan, Korea, on 18 April 2024. Dive into a day brimming with cutting-edge discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities that promise to steer your industry knowledge and operational competencies towards uncharted territories of efficiency and […]
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2024
Sea Japan and NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar 2024, Tokyo, Japan
NAPA is organizing and participating in a set of 3 events between 10-12 April 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. NAPA Shipping Solutions seminar (as organizer), Sea Japan 2024 (as an exhibitor), and Sea Japan panel discussion “Workstyle Innovation” (as a speaker). Please find more information below. 1. Register for NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar in Tokyo, Japan, […]
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2024
A practical guide to EU ETS
With the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) now a reality for shipping, our Executive Vice President for Shipping Solutions Pekka Pakkanen looks at some of the main industry questions around the new regulation, and the practical steps that owners can take today. What is the impact of EU ETS on shipping companies? […]
Read ArticleFebruary 21, 2024
NAPA & Stena Line: Two Decades of Collaborative Maritime Innovation for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety
Challenge: Boosting Stena Line’s maritime innovation and efficiency with NAPA’s cutting-edge solutions Stena Line, a well-established ferry operator, has a reputation for its practical approach to maritime efficiency and innovation. A significant aspect of their operational competency is attributed to the collaborations they have nurtured over the years, one of the most notable […]
Read ArticleFebruary 8, 2024
Ta-Ho invests in digitalization to reduce emissions and improve fleet management
Agreement with NAPA follows a successful pilot that demonstrated 4% fuel saving potential through operational profile optimization, enabling Ta-Ho to accelerate its sustainability journey. Helsinki, Finland; 31 January 2024 – Ta-Ho Maritime Corporation, one of the leading bulk shipping companies in Taiwan, strengthens its commitment to digitalizing operations by installing NAPA’s performance monitoring, voyage optimization […]
Read ArticleJanuary 31, 2024
NAPA & Allseas: optimizing voyages for more sustainable operations in the challenging offshore environment
What happens when a world-leading contractor in the offshore energy market works with a maritime software and data analysis expert? More efficient voyages that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring safety in temperamental weather. Let us take a deep dive into how NAPA is working with Allseas to leverage digital technology for greener operations. […]
Read ArticleDecember 13, 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