Podcast: Trends in ship design via 3D modeling
In this episode of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast, we’re talking to NAPA’s Mikko Forss on the growing use of 3D models in ship design and how this supports greater collaboration between
NAPA
Q&A: Data – shipping’s crystal ball?
Marine Log recently talked to Mikko Kuosa, CEO of software developer NAPA on its role in decarbonization in the maritime industry. Marine Log (ML): How can industry collaboration on decarbonization work in
DOT names members of new USMMA Advisory Council
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the appointment of thirteen inaugural members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Council, five of whom are Kings Point graduates, including one member
Damen, NAPA and BV in 3D model classification approval first
A concept design for a 2,500-cubic-meter hopper dredge is the first Damen concept vessel to gain Bureau Veritas (BV) certification using 3D model-based classification approval (3D MBA). Following this successful implementation of
Op-Ed: Steel, data and a spirit of collaboration will build a better future
Data is creating a new bridge between ship design and operation, one that will help build safer, more sustainable ships in the future, says NAPA CEO Mikko Kuosa. The sustainable ships of
Tackling the problem of “sail fast, then wait”
Ever since the age of sail, cargo ships have followed the same operational practice: “sail fast, then wait” (SFTW). Ships sail to their destination at their service speed, without regard for the
How much fuel and carbon can voyage optimization save?
With IMO’s EEXI and CII requirements putting the pressure on shipowners to reduce carbon emissions, Finnish-based software specialist NAPA and ClassNK are working with Japanese trading house Marubeni on a major fleet-wide
NAPA and Carnival Corporation extend service agreement
Helsinki, Finland, headquartered maritime software specialist NAPA and Carnival Corporation have extended a comprehensive agreement covering comprehensive services for the Onboard NAPA Loading Computers in Carnival cruise ships, training certification for Carnival’s
MOL to equip 80 chartered-in bulkers with NAPA software solution
OCTOBER 24, 2018 — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is to equip 80 time chartered bulkers with a performance analysis and reporting solution developed by Helsinki, Finland, headquartered maritime software house NAPA,
Danelec partners with NAPA on new maritime IoT solution
MARCH 7, 2018 — Danelec Marine is partnering with NAPA to deliver a complete cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) solution for ship performance analysis and optimization. Danish based Danelec manufactures Voyage Data