RINA’s 2024 International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding (ICCAS), which was hosted in Genoa in September last year, has received an in-depth write-up in Dutch publication SWZ|Maritime. The article, authored by editor Annelinde Gerritsen, reports on a number of papers presented at ICCAS 2024, including presentations from: Fincantieri; Dassault Systemes; Korean Register; Prostep; Cochin […]
Digital solution saves time and decreases incident risks Described by some as the “seafarer’s friend”, Permit to Work (PtW) systems are an essential safeguard to minimise the risk of accidents and incidents on board ships. The mandatory process is used to authorise controlled work in both standard and nonstandard, potentially hazardous conditions – such […]
In a leap towards promoting connectivity in the maritime sector, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the mandatory Maritime Single Window (MSW). As of January 1, 2024, governments worldwide are obligated to employ this digital platform for efficient information exchange between ships, ports, and government agencies. The MSW, which comes under the Convention on […]
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has announced the immediate establishment of a Safe Digital Transformation Panel (SDTP) following the 88th session of the IACS Counci (C88)l in London in December. SDTP will bring all IACS’ current digitalisation activities within a single forum, encompassing issues such as MASS, cyber safety, data management & exchange […]
The Florida-based enterprise is planning to build further on its well-established business overhauling turbochargers by branching deeper into the turbocharger retrofit sector. Fort Lauderdale-headquartered MSHS (formerly Motor Services Hugo Stamp) has built up an extensive business overhauling marine turbochargers, including leading brands such as KBB, Mitsubishi, Napier and MAN. MSHS have a global outreach carrying […]
Accelleron is continuing to review, modify and adapt its portfolio of repair and service offerings to meet evolving customer needs, with a particular focus on digitalisation Over the last year, Accelleron has launched two new types of service agreements, Turbo SmartCare and Turbo AuxiliaryCare, and both have reportedly been already positively received in the market. […]
Swiss marine power company WinGD has launched a pilot project for a new engine diagnostics solution that is claimed to greatly simplify engine maintenance for crew and fleet managers. The enhancement to WinGD’s engine monitoring and remote support platform, WinGD integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) is being trialed on a vessel managed by Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement […]
Ludmila Seppälä, business development director, Cadmatic The conference on Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT) is a significant international event that serves as a forum for professionals, researchers, and experts in the maritime sector. Since its inception, COMPIT has played a crucial role in providing an insightful exchange of knowledge and […]
Shipbuilding-specific Product Lifecycle Management will be a gamechanger in the industry’s digital transformation, writes Ludmila Seppälä, Cadmatic business development director Cadmatic has been at the forefront of solutions for ship design and shipbuilding since the early 80s, advancing the field along with the IT-enabled capabilities of CAD and digitalisation. Earlier this year, Cadmatic and CONTACT […]
FuelTrust’s AI-enabled solutions measure vessel carbon emissions As shipping moves towards its 50% carbon reduction target in 2050, the progress of vessels in relation to this goal will be assessed based on historical baselines going back to 2008. Finance decisions, tax levies and ESG reporting will all be driven by this assessment of vessel performance […]
When you climb into your car it doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to get to your destination. Thanks to your smart phone, and/or smart vehicle, you can plot a desired location into whatever satellite navigation system you have and, voila, off you roll. At sea, however, it’s a little more complicated. “Well, for […]