Tag: Fuel efficiency
NAPA and FURUNO: Digitalizing Maritime Operations Through Integrating NAPA Voyage Optimization into FURUNO’s Planning Station PS-100
With a long-standing relationship since 2016, NAPA and FURUNO have continuously worked together to advance maritime operations. This enduring partnership has now evolved to new heights, transforming how shipping companies optimize routes and enhance vessel performance. By integrating cutting-edge NAPA Voyage Optimization software into FURUNO’s Planning Station PS-100, the collaboration is setting new benchmarks […]
Read ArticleNovember 13, 2024
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
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
NAPA launches FuelEU compliance tool after successful 1500-vessel pilot with ClassNK
FuelEU module streamlines data management and reporting from ship to shore to verifier, providing ship owners and operators with a compliance platform that enables a proactive approach to emissions reductions. . Helsinki, Finland: 28th August 2024 – NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, has announced the launch of its FuelEU module. […]
Read ArticleAugust 28, 2024
Navigating the knowns and unknowns of EU ETS
In less than 100 days, the game will change significantly for commercial ships travelling to, from, or within Europe. The expansion of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) to maritime transport means that for the first time, the industry will have to pay for its carbon emissions. Entering this new era is no […]
Read ArticleOctober 24, 2023
Five actions to improve operational efficiency in shipping
The Global Maritime Forum’s latest Ambition Statement on Operational Efficiency, of which NAPA is a signatory, outlines five key areas where the shipping industry can act today to substantially reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This is a powerful reminder that much progress on decarbonization can be low-risk, high reward, and high impact – if […]
Read ArticleOctober 19, 2023
NAPA welcomes expansion of Blue Visby, as Development Bank of Japan becomes first financial institution to join the consortium
Helsinki (Finland), 12 October 2023 – NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, has welcomed the addition of the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) to the Blue Visby Consortium. Blue Visby is a cross-industry project aimed at reducing shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions by tackling the “sail fast, then wait” practice – which […]
Read ArticleOctober 12, 2023
MEPC 80 has spoken, but what shipping does next will speak loudest
The full outcome of the IMO’s historic agreement on shipping’s decarbonization will be defined by what the industry decides to do next. Although not as categorical as many had hoped, the new strategy’s enhanced ambition calls for immediate action – and a lot can be done already. It may not be perfect, but the IMO’s […]
Read ArticleAugust 10, 2023
NAPA, Norsepower and Sumitomo study finds average CO2 emissions reduction potential of up to 28% using rotor sails and voyage optimization
Joint simulation project among NAPA, Norsepower and Sumitomo analyzes the benefits of combining wind propulsion with voyage optimization to deliver maximum emissions reduction potential. Helsinki, Finland, 30 May 2023; NAPA, a maritime software and data services expert, Norsepower, the global provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems, and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. […]
Read ArticleMay 30, 2023