Tag: Weather routing
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
Turning the wind around – how to unleash your ship’s “speed reserve” with voyage optimization
The shipping industry is changing, and there are not many constants other than that cargo needs to move and emissions need to be reduced. Wind propulsion can help shipowners fulfill both – but not without help from voyage optimization systems. It has the potential to transform the industry, however, as with most new technology, it […]
Read ArticleJuly 17, 2024
Ta-Ho invests in digitalization to reduce emissions and improve fleet management
Agreement with NAPA follows a successful pilot that demonstrated 4% fuel saving potential through operational profile optimization, enabling Ta-Ho to accelerate its sustainability journey. Helsinki, Finland; 31 January 2024 – Ta-Ho Maritime Corporation, one of the leading bulk shipping companies in Taiwan, strengthens its commitment to digitalizing operations by installing NAPA’s performance monitoring, voyage optimization […]
Read ArticleJanuary 31, 2024
Voyage Optimization as shipping’s ally in increasingly challenging weather
With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, the ability to predict and adapt to these conditions is more important than ever. This builds an even stronger case for voyage optimization tools that help crews make the best possible decisions in the constantly changing marine environment. The weather may be unstable, but routing ships doesn’t have […]
Read ArticleNovember 16, 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
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
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
Joint NAPA-ClassNK research with Marubeni finds that voyage optimization can reduce emissions by 7.3% and extend CII compliance by up to three years
New study on real-life fleet shows that voyage optimization enables ships to reduce their emissions by 7.3% and maintain their CII ratings for an additional two to three years, giving shipowners precious decision-making time on decarbonization measures. Helsinki (Finland) and Tokyo (Japan) – 14 February 2023: NAPA, a maritime software and data analysis expert, and […]
Read ArticleFebruary 14, 2023
NAPA Webinar: Practical tips for managing CII
CII – Carbon Intensity Indicator – is here. How to follow up and manage the CII rating for the vessels in your fleet? Watch our on-demand webinar below to hear NAPA experts share insights on: NAPA research on how different actions impact the CII rating Practical tips on how to follow up and manage the […]
Read ArticleNovember 30, 2022
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