NEWS AND VIEWS FROM SHIPPINGINSIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS – WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13

Bands, Beams and Bytes

January 10, 2017 — Ship operators and satcom companies alike are talking up the perfect storm that is accelerating demand for high-throughput communications technology: bring-your-own-device connectivity, crew welfare and training, voyage planning, condition monitoring, cargo visibility, vessel management from shore and, ultimately, unmanned ships. Continue Reading…

DNV GL’s New Veracity Industry Platform Unlocks Potential of Big Data

February 9, 2017 — DNV GL is launching a new industry data platform – “Veracity” – to help the maritime industry improve its profitability and explore new business models through digitalization. Continue Reading..

Frontline and DHT continue takeover spat

February 10, 2017 — The back and forth between John Fredriksen controlled tanker giant Frontline Ltd (NYSE:FRO) and DHT Holdings (NYSE:DHT) continues. Continue Reading…

Chinese Seafarers: An Invisible Group

February 11, 2017 — In recent years, China has emerged as a world leader in shipbuilding, shipowning and seafarer-supply. Why is it then that Chinese seafarers remain an invisible group as far as many of the nation’s legal protections are concerned? Continue Reading…

Shipping versus the Volcano

October 2016 — Whether you think they’re a touchstone, or a smoking volcano, autonomous ships will be transformative, but don’t let them distract you from the real opportunity our roundtable participants clearly identified. Continue Reading…

Chairman and Keynote Speakers Announced for SHIPPINGInsight 2017

Capt. Michael Wilson, president & COO of Laurin Maritime (Americas) has agreed to return as Conference Chairman for 2017.  Confirmed keynote speakers are Lois Zabrocky, president and CEO of International Seaways, Cameron Mackey, director and COO of Scorpio Tankers, Angus Campbell, executive managing director, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement and Roger Holm, president of Wartsila Marine Solutions.