Category: Ship Operations
NAPA and Norsepower Collaboration Elevates Rotor Sail Efficiency with Advanced Performance Analysis
NAPA’s journey with wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) began back in 2015, when we teamed up with Norsepower for our first evaluation project. Since then, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of wind propulsion technology, constantly innovating and refining our solutions. With over 35 years of experience in delivering ship design and performance optimization solutions, NAPA remains […]
Read ArticleNovember 4, 2024
Driving Digitalization and Decarbonization: NAPA’s Advanced Solutions for Korea’s Maritime Industry
Since entering the Korean market in the early 2000s, NAPA has built lasting partnerships with shipyards and shipping companies, initially focusing on pioneering ship design. Today, as a global software and data services leader headquartered in Finland, NAPA brings over 35 years of expertise to Korea, delivering end-to-end digital solutions that power success across both […]
Read ArticleOctober 31, 2024
Want to design better, greener ships? Operational data can help.
Simulation tools are well-known as the foundation for voyage optimization and advanced stability software that boosts operational safety and sustainability at sea. Now, a new role is emerging for this digital arsenal: powering innovation in ship design, by enabling novel concepts to be tested virtually from the drawing board. We are at the onset […]
Read ArticleOctober 25, 2024
Unanswered questions about FuelEU
* Not available to join? Register to receive the webinar recording! 📅 November 26th, Tuesday 🕒 08.00 – 08.30 UK (GMT) / 09.00 – 09.30 Central Europe (CET) / 10.00 – 10.30 Finland (EET) With FuelEU Maritime regulations set to take effect from January 1st, 2025, the shipping industry faces numerous unanswered questions. This […]
Read ArticleOctober 21, 2024
Ballast Water Record Keeping MEPC 82 Updates: Stay Compliant with Electronic Logbooks
New regulations under the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention will take effect on 1 February 2025, and MEPC 82 has made some new clarifications. Here’s what ship operators need to know to ensure compliance. The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 82nd session from September 30 to October 4, 2024. While significant discussions focused […]
Read ArticleOctober 21, 2024
How to maximize the efficiency of wind-assisted ships
As the maritime industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and comply with stricter environmental regulations, wind propulsion is emerging as a promising solution to significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions from ships. However, harnessing wind power is not just about installing sails, wings, or kites – it’s also about navigating the inherent challenges […]
Read ArticleOctober 3, 2024
NAPA Shipping Solutions seminar and Sea Japan 2024 in Tokyo: Steering Shipping Decarbonization With Digital Technologies
A key industry event where experts advance maritime technology for enhancing sustainability, driving digital transformation, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Watch the highlights from the NAPA Shipping Solutions Seminar held on 12 April 2024 during Sea Japan event, where leading maritime industry experts shared their insights on the future of shipping. Ville Paakkari, Head […]
Read ArticleSeptember 17, 2024
NAPA enhances crew safety with launch of Permit to Work onboard Carnival Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages
The new digital Permit to Work system will enable better monitoring and management of hazardous tasks, helping improve crew safety, welfare and training Helsinki, Finland: 3 September 2024 – NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, has announced the launch of NAPA Permit to Work to improve crew safety and efficiency when […]
Read ArticleSeptember 3, 2024
Virgin Voyages sails with NAPA Permit to Work
Digital work permits: Learn how Virgin Voyages uses NAPA’s new permit-to-work system to enhance safety and streamline maintenance operations on board its ships. Marco Carsjens, Fleet Captain, Virgin Voyages, says: “We have a long-standing relationship with NAPA that is built on mutual trust, and we were very excited to participate in the development of this […]
Read ArticleSeptember 3, 2024
Carnival Cruise Line sails with NAPA Permit to Work
Carnival Cruise Line’s Director FOC, Piervalerio Vignola, explains how one of the largest cruise fleets in the world aims to enhance seafarer safety and streamline safety operations with the new NAPA Permit to Work system. Piervalerio Vignola, Director FOC, Carnival Cruise Line, says: “NAPA Permit to Work will be a game changer in automating processes […]
Read ArticleSeptember 3, 2024