Fleet Optimization and Innovation Headlines of the Week April 17, 2019

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April 17, 2019

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Arinjit Roy
Vice President- North America
ABS

Autonomy

LR Intros World’s Largest Autonomous Ship

2019-04-12 – UK classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined with ST Engineering Electronics (STEE), Mitsui & Co., and Smart City Solutions to develop the world’s largest autonomous vessels. . . READ MORE

Denmark deploys sniffer drone

2019-04-15 – Denmark continues to deploy smart technology to crack down on ships that fail to comply with environmental regulations. The Scandinavian nation already has so-called sniffer technology on the underside of bridges to check emissions of ships coming into its waters. In the coming months, a large drone will check emissions from ships in Danish waters to make sure they comply with the sulphur limit. The drone (pictured) has been provided by the European Maritime Safety Agency. . . READ MORE

Digitalization

IMO’s Single Window Solution Ready

2019-04-11 – The IMO’s single window software system is now globally available after being implemented in Antigua and Barbuda. A maritime single window enables all information required by public authorities in connection with the arrival, stay and departure of ships, people and cargo, to be submitted electronically via a single portal, without duplication. . . READ MORE

MPA Singapore unveils its future digitalization plans

2019-04-11 – The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), during the 4th Singapore Maritime Technology Conference, announced its plans to focus on digitalization, assisting companies innovate and be more productive. The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) will present the Singapore Maritime R&D Roadmap 2030 to optimise R&D efforts and resources for greater value co-creation within the maritime industry, Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health reported. . . READ MORE

Digital Container Shipping Association launched with Maersk exec installed as CEO

2019-04-16 – Four of the world’s largest liners have officially debuted a new association to standardise digital developments, installing a Maersk high-flier as its first CEO. Thomas Bagge (pictured) will head up the Digital Container Shipping Association, a grouping that includes Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE). Other lines are expected to join the association soon. . . READ MORE

Fuels

Infographic: LNG reduces GHG emissions by 21%

2019-04-12 – SEA\LNG and SGMF launched a study according to which GHG reductions of up to 21% are achievable now from LNG as a marine fuel, in comparison to the existent oil-based marine fuels over the entire life-cycle from Well-to-Wake (WtW). The study also confirms that emissions from sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM), are close to zero when using LNG compared with current conventional oil-based marine fuels. . . READ MORE

With an Eye on Trump, Refiners Tout IMO 2020 as U.S. Win

2019-04-11 – U.S. oil refiners, in line for a windfall from new ship-fuel rules, are taking steps to lock in the change quickly, concerned it could fall victim to President Donald Trump’s re-election push. . . READ MORE

Shipping will see a variety in future energy

2019-04-12 – The third day of Sea Asia 2019 ended with industry leaders from across the supply chain discussing what the change from fossil fuels means for the maritime industry. Following day two, participants unanimously agreed that every government, industry, company and individual has to take action. Using an imperfect solution for a more efficient and sustainable business is better than waiting for the perfect solution. . . READ MORE

Shipbuilding

Interlake Steamship Company to Construct First U.S.-Flagged ‘Laker’ in 35 Years

2019-04-11 – Interlake Steamship Company has placed an order for the construction of a new self-unloading bulk carrier, marking the first time U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier will be built in the U.S. in more than 35 years. . . READ MORE

SHIPPINGInsight Updates

We will see you at HAMF

May 29 & 30
Athens, Greece

Our industry is going through a profound and perplexing period of change as it navigates to the future. It is being asked to provide a seamless transportation system that is safe, green and smart. To achieve sustainability, it needs to be innovative and optimized.

This is why SAFETY4SEA and SHIPPINGInsight have collaborated to produce the Hellenic American Maritime Forum (HAMF): a unique event bringing together the Hellenic American Maritime Stakeholders on May 29 & 30, 2019, in Athens, Greece.

HAMF is designed to:

1. Provide an environment where shipowners and managers can voice their concerns and needs about

Sulphur 2020
GHG reduction
Regulatory developments
Cyber Security, E-navigation and other smart applications
Fuel options and alternatives
Human resources management, training, and development
and more. . . .

2. Present opportunities for collaboration among all stakeholders- maritime industry, government, regulatory, NGOs, & banking

3. Create solutions for the future through networking

Information & Registration

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SHIPPINGInsight 2019

October 15-17, 2019

The 8th Annual Fleet Optimization & Innovation
Conference & Exhibition

Stamford Hilton
Stamford, Connecticut, USA

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For partnership and exhibiting information, please contact
Dave Weidner (d.weidner@shippinginsight.com)
For more information on the conference, please contact
Carleen Lyden Walker (c.walker@shippinginsight.com)
or call +1 203 255 4686

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