Software Solutions News


Greensteam Acquires Assets of Enerforce

Feb 02, 2021

GreenSteam Vessel Optimization Ltd., developers of vessel performance optimisation solutions for a sustainable shipping industry, has acquired the assets of Greece-based maritime software specialist Enerforce Solutions and Consulting Ltd to…

OMNI Launches Asset Integrity Management Software

Nov 10, 2020

OMNI (an ICR company) launched a new digital full lifecycle asset integrity management solution designed to enable companies to manage, predict, plan and optimize their asset integrity management programs. Unique features built throughout the software include automation…

The Future of Ship Agency Sits in the Cloud

Sep 10, 2020

With the Coronavirus pandemic hitting many segments of the global shipping industry particularly hard, it is understandable that businesses of all sizes are reviewing their budgets for 2020 and beyond and looking for ways to reduce costs while maintaining their operations…

Douglas Named CEO of NCB's Exis Technologies

Jul 20, 2020

The National Cargo Bureau (NCB) – a US inspection body authorized to certify compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations – has appointed James Douglas to the position of Chief Executive Officer of its group company Exis Technologies, effective immediately…

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…

ABB Lands Software Deal with Roll Group

Jun 08, 2020

ABB announced Monday it has won a contract to supply the digital solution ABB Ability Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS to Roll Group’s recently delivered vessel, BigRoll Biscay.BigRoll Biscay is the eighth vessel in Dutch heavy lift specialist’s fleet to rely on ABB marine software…

Software Firms Partner to Streamline Ship Compliance

May 13, 2020

Fleet management software provider ABS Nautical Systems (ABS NS) and maritime SaaS technology company Q88 LLC have joined forces to automate compliance management for ship owners and operators. The systems are now fully integrated to streamline…

Mapping the Maritime Software Landscape in 2020

May 04, 2020

Another year has passed since our last mapping of the maritime software landscape, and it is once again time to review the latest developments and trends in this space.Overall, 2019 was another turbulent year for most shipping markets, overshadowed…

Autonomous Ships or Better Decision Making?

Apr 03, 2020

Looking back through articles on autonomous shipping, one could be forgiven for thinking that it’s becoming the nuclear fusion of maritime; always seemingly five or 10 years away but never quite arriving.  In 2018, numerous commentators predicted that by 2030…

Klaveness Expands Data Platform Contract with DNV GL

Apr 02, 2020

Following a three-vessel pilot project initiated in 2019, Klaveness Ship Management has opted to expand its contract with DNV GL's Veracity to sign up another eight vessels for the data platform service.The pilot saw Veracity partner with Arundo…

Wärtsilä Translink Receives DNV GL, IEC Certificates

Mar 31, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä said it has been awarded a DNV GL type-approval certificate and cyber security certification by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for its Translink solution, part of the company’s connected ECDIS concept…

Hanseaticsoft Urges Companies to Help Seafarers Reduce Stress

Mar 25, 2020

This year as Stress Awareness month (April) coincides with a global pandemic Hanseaticsoft, a provider of maritime software is urging shipping companies to tackle stress and depression amongst seafarers by ensuring connectivity at sea.During the coronavirus crisis this is even more imperative…

Ransomware: The IT Danger on the Horizon

Mar 24, 2020

Two decades into the 21st century, we’re seeing a growing and pernicious threat to global information security: ransomware. Even non-technical folk have loosely heard of it, but the broader implications haven’t yet penetrated the public consciousness…

Remote Working: Tips for Shipping Companies to Sustain Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 19, 2020

As companies globally are increasingly shifting to remote working to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, Hanseaticsoft has put together a series of tips to help shipping companies keep their business and workforce agile.Some of the biggest companies in the world including Oracle…

Autonomous Ships or Better Decision Making?

Mar 16, 2020

Looking back through articles on autonomous shipping, one could be forgiven for thinking that it’s becoming the nuclear fusion of maritime; always seemingly five or 10 years away but never quite arriving.  In 2018, numerous commentators predicted that by 2030…

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