Operational data collection The demand for operational data collection in the maritime industry has never been higher, and the same ship can generate, collect and compute data for many stakeholders: the owner, the charterer, the regulator, the authorities, and more. For ship performance excellence, we rely on...
Fundamental technological evolutions indicate that the weather routing market is ripe for disruption.Written by Anouar Kiassi, CEO.From weather routing to voyage optimisationFor years, the weather routing field was dominated by decades-old weather companies. These companies have developed (or acquired) software solutions they put on top...
The best energy is the energy we do not consume; how successful Smart Shipping can save money and time. The maritime industry is overwhelmed with debate over the right alternative fuel to meet environmental goals. The selection criteria must take into account multiple parameters, like safety,...
A study led by GTT Group, Lloyd’s Register and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited concludes that inspection intervals for LNG carrier membrane tanks could be safely extended thanks to monitoring technology and predictive maintenance. The International Gas Carriers (IGC) Code and IACS UR Z16...
In 2022, an independent study conducted by the consulting company BLUE Insight revealed that ‘short bunker deliveries’ remain prevalent in Rotterdam and Fujairah – with the issue likely to be exacerbated by the prospect of new, more expensive low carbon fuels entering the market. The study concluded...
Route-planning and optimisation involves juggling many constraints related to safety, operations and compliance. This complex task requires the aid of supporting tools to give confidence in decision making....
Written by Anouar KIASSI, CEO of Ascenz MarorkaThe membrane tanks in LNG carriers are designed to support sloshing loads in all conditions. Yet proper sloshing management requires digital tools to optimise maintenance cycles, the boil of gas and reduce risks. The GTT Cargo Containment System (CCS)...
Written by Anouar KIASSI, CEO of Ascenz MarorkaSaving energy during the lifecycle of oil/gas fields and windfarms is of increasing concern due to impacts on OPEX and the environment. Ascenz Marorka's EFMS can help tackle these issues.In most oil and gas fields, the fuel consumed...
