Technology & Innovation
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Data reveals staggering level of fuel inefficiency, says Nautilus Labs chief
Six years’ work on vessel performance has shown that even the best performing owners, operators and charterers run up against structural challenges that originate as far back as the 19th century
NCB absorbs Exis Technology division
Detecting dangerous goods is becoming increasingly a job for technology. New body brings software developer under the remit of its not-for-profit organisation
Viasat completes acquisition of Inmarsat
The merged Viasat/Inmarsat will pool their people, technology and network assets to serve the maritime, energy, government and aviation sectors. Inmarsat chief executive Rajeev Suri joins the Viasat board
‘Whale tail’ research must prompt questions about propeller inefficiency
Shipping’s carbon footprint is a function of inefficiency. Ship propulsion technology is almost 200 years old. Research into cetacean propulsion must stimulate the stale discussion about fuels
Combining wind with advanced tech would swiftly bring savings
Joint projects such as the NAPA, Norsepower, Sumitomo venture reveal potential benefits that go beyond trials. Alternative fuels will take years to bring on stream: wind should be factored in
ONE joins blockchain-based logistics platform GSBN
Digitalisation has the potential to enable a quantum leap in shipping sector, GSBN said, calling for trusted collaboration
Charterparty expectations holding back decarbonisation efforts
By bringing together machine learning software and high-frequency data, it is now possible to reimagine the traditional expectation that ships race across the ocean to queue up for a berth
Nippon Steel signs up for MOL’s supply chain platform
The ‘Lighthouse’ platform allows shippers and vessel operators to safely, unitarily and in real-time, share and monitor various kinds of information related to ocean transport, such as vessel schedules, weather and ocean conditions, as well as data related to cargoes and contracts, on a customised basis
World’s first electricity carrier unveiled in Japan to facilitate energy transition
The world’s first ‘battery tanker’ has been unveiled in Japan amid plans to catalyse the storage, supply, and utilisation of renewable energy
Safety is rising up the decarbonisation agenda
DNV and Lloyd’s List look behind the number of casualties in the Safety Trends report to ask why accidents happen at all, and what might be done to mitigate risk at a time of transition
EU Commission approves Inmarsat sale to Viasat
European Commission gives green-light to the deal after finding transaction would not raise competition concerns because the parties’ market position would remain moderate
New functionality for ClassNK ZETA enhances emissions-management capabilities for vessels and fleets
With the addition of three new features, ClassNK ZETA now offers users enhanced capabilities in CII benchmarking, as well as simulation and performance tracking to further streamline emissions management at both the vessel and fleet level
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