Tag: voyage optimization
Voyage Optimization as shipping’s ally in increasingly challenging weather
With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, the ability to predict and adapt to these conditions is more important than ever. This builds an even stronger case for voyage optimization tools that help crews make the best possible decisions in the constantly changing marine environment. The weather may be unstable, but routing ships doesn’t have […]
Read ArticleNovember 16, 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
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
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
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
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