Tag: digitalization
Fortescue’s Ammonia-Powered Vessel Wraps Up Sea Trials in Singapore
With support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and partners, Fortescue’s dual fuel ammonia-powered Fortescue Green Pioneer has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability testing at the Port of Singapore. The vessel is registered in Singapore. The trials were conducted over ten days, from April 23, 2024 to May 2, 2024, using diesel…
Singapore-Rotterdam Green & Digital Shipping Corridor accelerates digitalisation and decarbonisation with new global value-chain partners
Singapore vs. Rotterdam In August 2022, the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) launched the GDSC to expedite efforts towards maritime decarbonisation and digitalization. Being two of the world’s biggest bunkering ports, Singapore and Rotterdam are essential hubs for the Asian-European shipping route and significant contributors to…
Ta-Ho invests in digitalization to reduce emissions and improve fleet management
Ta-Ho Maritime Corporation, one of the leading bulk shipping companies in Taiwan, strengthens its commitment to digitalizing operations by installing NAPA’s performance monitoring, voyage optimization and navigational risk monitoring on eight vessels. With enhanced fleet monitoring and management, NAPA is supporting Ta-Ho in minimizing fuel consumption and emissions. Under the deal, NAPA, a global provider…
Jiangnan Shipyard and Bureau Veritas sign a cooperation agreement on shipyard digitalization and 3D design reviews
Shanghai, 6 December 2023 – Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd. and Bureau Veritas have issued a Joint-Declaration on 3D Auditing and Recognition, aiming at accelerating the process of 3D Submission and Approval by shipyards and classification societies. A partnership agreement was signed during the Marintec China 2023, taking place in Shanghai, China. The partnership aims to…
The crucial role of safety culture in maritime decarbonization and digitalization
A safety report from DNV and Lloyd’s List Intelligence finds incidents are rising and looks at the possible safety challenges of decarbonization and digitalization. The focus on establishing strong safety cultures for maritime is needed to navigate the big transformations underway successfully and safely. “With great transformations underway, there is clearly a need to better…
FIT Alliance launches eBL declaration to secure commitment to digitalization
BIMCO, DCSA, FIATA, ICC, and Swift (The FIT Alliance) have launched the “Declaration of the electronic Bill of Lading” as the adoption of eBLs can help make international trade more efficient, reliable, sustainable, and secure. The aim of the declaration is to secure commitment from all stakeholders in international trade to collaborate on driving digitalisation,…
