A new project, known as Boss Level, will investigate the feasibility of an on-board sensor and data acquisition network with AI-based analytics to address the challenges of ship-port interfaces in the era of future decarbonised vessel fleets. The project, which is...
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LASKARIDIS, CARES AND METIS JOIN FOCES TO FIND VIABLE LOW-CARBON PATHWAYS
A research project which brings together the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES), Laskaridis Shipping Company and Metis is to evaluate the real impacts of the fuels offered to solve shipping’s decarbonisation dilemma. The IMO...
NES CONTRACTED TO DEVELOP AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS FOR FJORD1
Ferry operator Fjord1 has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to develop systems for automation of vessel functions and autonomous navigation for the four zero-emission ferries that will operate the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the northwest coast of Norway. The...
SATELLITE DOCKING CAN HELP DECARBONISE PCTC FLEET
Italian ro-ro operator Grimaldi Group has started the second phase of its GSAB (Grimaldi Satellite Berthing) project, which aims to develop and validate an assisted guidance system with satellite technology for docking manoeuvres of large PCTC (pure car and truck...
GTMARITIME LAUNCHES ENHANCED GTDEPLOY TO SUPPORT ADVANCED FLEET MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS
Leading provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has unveiled an enhanced version of GTDeploy – the advanced fleet-management and diagnostics tool that helps owners get the best out of their operating systems. With unparalleled visibility...
HARDWARE-FREE AI VOYAGE OPTIMISATION TOOL PROJECT FINALISED
Athens-based artificial intelligence (Al)-led maritime technology company DeepSea Technologies has announced the completion of a project supported by the EEA Grants under the 'Business Innovation Greece' programme, to develop an accessible AI solution for vessel...
TRAFIGURA PIONEERS DAPHNE TECHNOLOGY’S PUREMETRICS FOR GHG EMISSION MEASUREMENT
Daphne Technology has been selected by global commodities specialist Trafigura for its first commercial deployment of the PureMetrics, scheduled for summer 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, Daphne Technology will deploy PureMetrics aboard an LNG carrier...
WÄRTSILÄ LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM
Wärtsilä ANCS's new digital platform, Nacos Connect, has now been launched for commercial use following five years of development, testing, and customer trials. Nacos Connect is a comprehensive solution designed to empower end customers to optimise the functionality...
DIGITALISATION OF ENGINES AND TURBOCHARGERS CUTS COSTS AND EMISSIONS
Accelleron customers will gain easier access to data-driven performance improvements and cost reductions thanks to a new partnership with maritime data platform provider Bemac. Under the agreement signed with Accelleron’s Japanese joint venture company Turbo Systems...
CHRISTIANIA SHIPPING EMBRACES CREW BEHAVIOUR CHANGES TO CUT EMISSIONS
Christiania Shipping is employing Signol, a behaviour change service which uses StormGeo data, to understand and increase crew members’ fuel-saving behaviour. The six-month project will run across 18 chemical and gas tankers and aims to reduce fuel consumption and CO2...
ACCELLERON AND FURUNO JOIN IN ENGINE OPTIMISATION PROJECT
Accelleron’s Japanese joint venture company Turbo Systems United has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with marine systems provider Furuno Electric to cooperate in digital activities. The MoU, the first of its kind for the Accelleron group in Japan, is...
GLOBAL MARITIME EMISSIONS DATA LAUNCHED BY CARGOMETRICS
CargoMetrics, which specialises in the systematic monitoring and analysis of maritime trade, has announced the launch of new products that measure maritime emissions and provide unbiased data and insight to regulators, shippers and multi-national corporations that...
400th FuelOpt SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED
Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) has secured the 400th vessel contract for its automated propulsion optimisation system, FuelOpt. The latest contract is subscription-based and was signed with JJ Ugland for an installation onboard the 60,000 dwt bulk carrier, the...