SHIPSWEB Tech for Auxiliary Engine Control
Yanmar Engineering announced the deployment of SHIPSWEB, a tool for management of auxiliary engines on ocean-going vessels. SHIPSWEB incorporates elements of artificial intelligence and advanced information and communications technology (ICT) to efficiently manage the operation of large auxiliary diesel engines.SHIPSWEB has the capacity to extract data in a variety of formats so that on-board performance management data and parts wear measurements, whether in various electronic formats or uploaded to the system from written records…
EPA: VGP Will Not be Reissued This Year
The EPA has provided updated advice on the reissuance of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Vessel General Permit (VGP).The 2013 VGP will not be reissued prior to its December 18, 2018 expiration date, but will be administratively continued and remain in effect until a new permit is issued. Owners/operators of vessels operating under the administratively continued permit are expected to comply with the terms and conditions of that permit. EPA stands ready to assist those applying for VGP and will continue its work on reissuing the permit, with a targeted timeframe of permit proposal in spring 2019.For vessels covered by the permit as of December 18, 2018: Coverage will continue.
School of Shipping, INTTRA Team up to Enhance Students' Readiness
South Africa-based School of Shipping, which offers adults an education in maritime studies specifically relating to importing and exporting, and INTTRA, the world's ocean shipping electronic marketplace, announced a collaboration through which School of Shipping students will make use of INTTRA's training environment as part of their coursework. Students will be able to simulate shipment management for the ocean stages of container transport. That process includes planning container bookings through Ocean Schedules (INTTRA's search tool to identify sailings), executing bookings, submitting shipping instructions and container weight information for SOLAS VGM compliance, tracking containers and a range of other functions.
Fathom Launch Online Eco-efficiency Search Tool 'CTech'
Supported by the world’s largest shipping association BIMCO, the web tool enables users to examine, compare and contrast technology providers, as well as access emissions savings calculators, case studies and peer reviews. With the launch of CTech, ship owners and operators, as well as other decision makers including charterers, financiers and investors, have access to the latest and most comprehensive interactive provider of intelligence on technologies and their providers, enabling them to make the most informed decisions. Alison Jarabo, Managing Director of Fathom, commented: “Investing in the right technologies can save ship owners and operators millions of dollars. CTech is accessible here.
AXSMarine Releases New Vessel Manager
AXSMarine tools are designed to respond to the specific needs of charterers, owners, operators and brokers in dry bulk, wet bulk and liner shipping; these tools have recently been augmented by the introduction of AXSDry Vessel Manager to the AXSDry suite of applications . AXSDry Vessel Manager is an enhanced search function allowing shipping professionals to obtain information on vessels by entering any number of characteristics, including positions, dates, flags, and a wide variety of technical specifications. AXSDry Vessel Manager is customizable, and was designed using state-of-the-art programming technology. Users will find their work quicker and more efficient than the Vessel Search tool it has replaced.
