Tag: Ship safety
Ponant Case: How NAPA facilitated ship stability training for seafarers operating cruise vessels
Digitalization is transforming life at sea at an unprecedented pace, and seafarers are on the frontlines of adapting to these changes. Whether they are on their first contract or seasoned professionals, continuous training for seafarers is not optional. In fact, according to a DNV study, 81% of seafarers surveyed indicated they required partial or complete […]
Read ArticleMarch 19, 2025
Four new major Japanese maritime organizations join Digital Twin Project
Renowned participants support the initiative to transform the way shipping shares design and operational data, helping overcome barriers to the adoption of digital twins Tokyo, Japan/Helsinki, Finland, 25 February 2025: Four new companies—Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine&Engineering—have joined the collaborative cross-industry […]
Read ArticleFebruary 25, 2025
Digital Permit To Work System: Game-changer in Enhancing Crew Safety and Efficiency
Traditional paper-based workflows are no longer sufficient in the modern maritime industry. These old-school processes are prone to errors, delays, and miscommunication, compromising crew safety and operational efficiency. The industry has made big improvements in seafarer safety over the past decade. However, accidents still happen when crews are at work. Recent IMO statistics from InterManager […]
Read ArticleFebruary 11, 2025
Inside Carnival’s Miami FOC: Live ship data that’s redefining cruise fleet operations
How Carnival Cruise Line’s Miami Fleet Operations Center is revolutionizing fleet safety and operational efficiency with real-time shipboard data available 24/7 on the shoreside. In this video, Piervalerio Vignola, Director of Fleet Operations Center and Nautical Technology at Carnival Cruise Line (CCL), discusses how their Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Miami, the largest in the […]
Read ArticleFebruary 5, 2025
HX: Making the world’s most adventurous expedition cruises safe
Stunning destinations, wildlife encounters, and outdoor activities make people fall in love with expedition cruises. These adventurous people also traverse uncharted waters, face extreme weather and sea conditions to experience such awe-inspiring locations. Leading expedition cruise operator HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) collaborates closely with NAPA Safety Solutions to use the latest digital technology and develop rigorous […]
Read ArticleJanuary 29, 2025
NAPA Safety Summit 2024: Navigating ship safety, efficiency and sustainability together
A trusted forum for our customers and maritime leaders to collaborate, innovate and shape the future of maritime safety and efficiency After the resounding success of 2023’s event in the pristine Finnish Lapland, the NAPA Safety Summit returned in June 2024, this time amidst the breathtaking beauty of Finland’s Saimaa Lake District. The two-day event […]
Read ArticleNovember 11, 2024
Global shipping experts gather to solve industry challenges and map out future opportunities
Representatives from world’s leading cruise and passenger ship companies and other maritime organizations, industry regulatory authorities and stakeholders gathered in mid-June in Saimaa for the NAPA Safety Summit collaboration forum organized by maritime software and data services provider, NAPA. The summit acted as a platform to share experiences, discuss challenges and opportunities related to ship […]
Read ArticleJuly 1, 2024
A “studio” approach to solving shipping’s decarbonization challenges
Imagine a music studio on Abbey Road, with a prodigious drummer, bassist, singer, guitarist, and pianist all putting their genius together to create a new hit that will top global charts. Now, what if we could apply the same creative and collaborative recipe to solve some of shipping’s biggest challenges? This is what NAPA Studios […]
Read ArticleMay 28, 2024
Cross-industry collaboration launches to accelerate digital twins uptake in shipping
The Digital Twin project involving Japan-based ship owners, shipbuilders, classification society and a software provider signals a potential breakthrough in the sharing of ship design and operational data. Tokyo, Japan/Helsinki, Finland: 22 May 2024 – Japanese maritime leaders have announced the successful completion of the early phases of a cross-industry project aimed at creating a […]
Read ArticleMay 22, 2024
Keeping the ultimate vacation safe and stable – the advanced digital technology behind the Icon of the Seas
Described by Royal Caribbean as the “boldest initiative”, Icon of the Seas, has made global headlines for its extraordinary size and flamboyant features on board, including a water park, a 55-foot-tall indoor waterfall and a suspended infinity pool. However, the vessel is also a pioneer in another way: from next-generation safety and stability systems to […]
Read ArticleApril 24, 2024