Digitalization News


Digitizing Risk-based Integrity Management of FPSOs

Oct 23, 2020

Industries are adapting to an increasingly digitalized landscape. The floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) industry is no different. As concerted efforts are made to improve project economics Matt Tremblay, ABS Senior Vice President…

Bandwidth Efficiency will Drive Maritime Digitalization

Oct 21, 2020

Gregory Darling and Applied Satellite Technology (AST) works with shipowners to help them use their bandwidth more efficiently for ship business and crew needs.When Gregory Darling, Group MD, AST, worked in the marine industry in the 1980s with a marine survey company…

Integration is Everything

Oct 20, 2020

If you truly want to unlock the value of data you have to adopt a joined-up approach, says Tor Svanes, CEO NAVTOR. Fail in that, he argues, and you’ll fail to get the competitive advantage your business needs.If you go for a full check-up at the doctor’s they won’t just measure your weight…

DNV GL's Veracity Partners with Høglund

Oct 09, 2020

Høglund Marine Solutions and Veracity by DNV GL have signed a collaboration agreement to explore how the combined strengths of Høglund’s onboard integration and data capture capabilities, and Veracity’s platform architecture and eco-system can help shipowners accelerate their digital initiatives…

Pangaea Logistics Expands Use of Voyage Optimization System

Oct 03, 2020

Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd., a bulk carrier and ice class vessel owner/operator headquartered in Newport, R.I., expanded its partnership with Nautilus Labs to include a large part of Pangaea’s fleet of bulk carriers.Pangaea and Nautilus…

IUMI: Insurers, Underwriters Must Jump Onboard Maritime's Digital Transformation

Sep 25, 2020

Speaking at the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) annual conference, IUMI Data and Digitalization Forum Chair, Patrizia Kern discussed big data, the use of digital technologies, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has put digitalization on the fast track…

“It’s my dream job”: One-on-one with Søren Andersen, CEO, StormGeo

Sep 23, 2020

When Søren Andersen took the helm at StormGeo in September 2019, it was the self-confessed “dream job” for the 23-year shipping industry veteran. Andersen came with leadership experience from the likes of A.P. Møller – Maersk, APL, and Rickmers…

"Smart Container" Plan Aims to Cut Emissions 50%

Sep 16, 2020

Abu Dhabi Ports launched the 'Smart Container' initiative, a prefabricated containerized data center runs a wide range of mission-critical applications, including port and terminal operation systems, visitor passes, and other digital customer services…

Chevron Tanker Receives ABS SMART-MHM Notation

Sep 01, 2020

ABS and Chevron Shipping Company LLC have embarked on a digital fleet management journey.As a first step, the Suezmax lightering vessel Pegasus Voyager has become the first vessel in Chevron’s fleet to qualify for the ABS maintenance optimization notation SMART-MHM (Machinery Health Monitoring)…

Smart Management is Needed as Wave of Digitalization Transforms Maritime

Aug 25, 2020

As the shipping industry undergoes major transformation, with operations becomingly increasingly automated, maritime companies need to consider more than just efficiency and safety when it comes to operations. The current global situation has resulted in a growing demand for crew communication…

Maritime Cyber Attacks Increase 900%

Jul 20, 2020

Cyber-attacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology (OT) systems have increased by 900% over the last three years with the number of reported incidents set to reach record volumes by year end.Addressing port and terminal operators during an online forum last week…

Kongsberg Digital Acquires COACH Solutions

Jul 01, 2020

Kongsberg announced Wednesday it has acquired Danish software company COACH Solutions, expanding the Norwegian maritime technology company's range of solutions for vessel performance and monitoring.The newly rebranded KONGSBERG COACH Solutions…

Do Not Set Seafarers Up to Fail, Cautions ABS CEO Wiernicki

Jun 25, 2020

“Shipping’s digital revolution must have its roots in the human factor. Expecting today’s shipboard crews to adopt a digital mindset without the right skills puts them in an untenable position and risks safety for everyone.”That is the message from ABS Chairman…

Berge Bulk Digitalizes Its Procurement

Jun 24, 2020

A dry bulk shipping company looking to enhance efficiency, cut costs and create complete procurement transparency has turned to digital procurement through Ligimatic's SERTICA fleet management system.Singapore-based Berge Bulk, which controls a fleet of 70 vessels…

Singapore Rolls Out 'Maritime Digitalization Playbook'

Jun 22, 2020

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have launched the Maritime Digitalization Playbook (MDP), to support maritime companies in accelerating…

Current News

DP World Opens New Sites in Romania

Port of Hamburg Offering Shore Power for Containerships

Great Sodus Bay Breakwater Repair Out for Proposals

Port of Halifax Adds New Electric Gantry Cranes

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News