Tag: Regulations
Anthony Veder eases environmental regulatory reporting with NAPA Logbook
Enhanced digital reporting using the voyage reporting tool will empower seafarers to fulfil growing regulatory compliance requirements with ease, navigating the industry’s energy transition safely and efficiently. Helsinki, Finland, 20 November 2024: Anthony Veder, a leading gas shipping company, has strengthened its partnership with NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, to […]
Read ArticleNovember 20, 2024
MEPC 82: progress improves the case for voyage optimization
. The International Maritime Organization’s 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (IMO MEPC 82) took place in October 2024 – and the headline discussions were on a global carbon levy and a goal-based international marine fuel standard, while tangible decisions were also made on new Emissions Control Areas (ECAs) and improvements to CII were […]
Read ArticleNovember 19, 2024
MEPC 82 Ballast Water Record Keeping 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
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
A practical guide to EU ETS
With the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) now a reality for shipping, our Executive Vice President for Shipping Solutions Pekka Pakkanen looks at some of the main industry questions around the new regulation, and the practical steps that owners can take today. What is the impact of EU ETS on shipping companies? […]
Read ArticleFebruary 21, 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
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
Taking wind propulsion to the next level with voyage optimization
A joint simulation project between NAPA, Norsepower, and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering has validated the emissions reduction potential of combining wind propulsion with voyage optimization. The results so far are impressive, confirming that the technologies can deliver up to 28% emissions reductions on average – but we are not stopping there. Phase two of […]
Read ArticleJuly 31, 2023
CII in practice: The value of being proactive
Welcome to the CII era, where a ship’s operational carbon efficiency will impact its competitiveness and business prospects. While much uncertainty remains, the good news is that the technology and practical tools needed to enable shipowners and charterers to successfully manage their CII already exist in the form of simulation and data analysis tools. The […]
Read ArticleJune 8, 2023