Tag: Sustainable shipping
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
Beyond Fuel Reduction: Sustainable and Efficient Ferry Operations Without Losing Sight of Safety
How digital tools and data can help operators to predict, test, plan and even make strategic decisions to sail safety, more efficiently and sustainably . During “Optimizing Operations and Safety” at the 47th Interferry Conference 2023, our Account Director for Ferry & RoPax Business, Tuomas Häkkinen spoke about “Beyond Fuel Reduction: Sustainable and Efficient Ferry Operations […]
Read ArticleNovember 9, 2023
Navigating the knowns and unknowns of EU ETS
In less than 100 days, the game will change significantly for commercial ships travelling to, from, or within Europe. The expansion of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) to maritime transport means that for the first time, the industry will have to pay for its carbon emissions. Entering this new era is no […]
Read ArticleOctober 24, 2023
Five actions to improve operational efficiency in shipping
The Global Maritime Forum’s latest Ambition Statement on Operational Efficiency, of which NAPA is a signatory, outlines five key areas where the shipping industry can act today to substantially reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This is a powerful reminder that much progress on decarbonization can be low-risk, high reward, and high impact – if […]
Read ArticleOctober 19, 2023
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
MEPC 80 has spoken, but what shipping does next will speak loudest
The full outcome of the IMO’s historic agreement on shipping’s decarbonization will be defined by what the industry decides to do next. Although not as categorical as many had hoped, the new strategy’s enhanced ambition calls for immediate action – and a lot can be done already. It may not be perfect, but the IMO’s […]
Read ArticleAugust 10, 2023
Taking wind propulsion to the next level with voyage optimization
A joint simulation project between NAPA, Norsepower, and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering 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 […]
Read ArticleJuly 31, 2023
Enabling safer voyages with ship data and cloud connectivity
For a successful green transition, voyage safety and sustainability must go hand-in-hand. At International Maritime Organization’s 107th Maritime Safety Committee meeting, Jussi Siltanen, our Go-to-market Lead, presented on “Enabling safer voyages with data and cloud connectivity”. Ensuring there is no trade-off between these priorities, Jussi explains how greater ship data collection and sharing are allowing […]
Read ArticleJune 12, 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