WinGD moves ahead on digitalization
OCTOBER 2, 2017 — Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) reports that a data collection and monitoring (DCM) platform for engines and associated onboard systems, developed in collaboration with Enamor Ltd of Gdynia,
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Maersk Tankers partners with hedge fund CargoMetrics
AUGUST 23, 2017 — In another example of shipping companies looking for new ways to leverage big data, Maersk Tankers reports that it has entered an equity agreement with a Boston, MA, based
ABS joins Unmanned Cargo Ship Development Alliance
JULY 26, 2017 — Classification society ABS has joined the Unmanned Cargo Ship Development Alliance. Recently launched in Shanghai, China, the group plans to have an unmanned cargo ship in the water
HHI says its smart ship solution cuts costs, boosts safety
JULY 19, 2017 — The world’s largest shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), says that its Integrated Smart Ship Solution (ISSS) is the first of its kind in the global shipbuilding industry and
Bourbon gives its support to autonomous OSV project
JULY 11, 2017 — Offshore services giant Bourbon has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support Automated Ships Ltd. in commissioning the world’s first unmanned and fully-automated vessel for offshore
Autonomous ship operation now on IMO agenda
JUNE 16, 2017 — The Danish Maritime Authority reports that the IMO Maritime Safety Committee is to start to establish a new international legal framework for the safe operation of autonomous ships.
Inmarsat adds ports to Fleet Xpress flat-fee installation network
JUNE 15, 2017 – Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L) has responded to high levels of demand for its Fleet Xpress service by increasing from six to 33 the number of ports where a complete
Wartsila pushes ahead on digital transformation
MAY 29, 2017 — Wärtsilä reports that is implementing a digital transformation to become “a data led, insights driven, and agile technology company dedicated to taking a leadership role in the smart
Shell Marine introduces MILES program
MAY 11, 2017 — Shell Marine is introducing its Marine Integrated Lubrication and Expert Solutions (MILES) program. This new initiative includes combining purchasing options, services and an extensive range of lubricant products
How to make risk assessments more dynamic
MAY 2, 2017 — DNV GL has launched a position paper showing how risk assessments can be made more dynamic, to provide improved and real-time decision support during operations. Static quantitative risk