SeaZone Launches Free Web-Embeddable Map Widgets
Marine geospatial data provider SeaZone has created a series of map widgets to embed into web pages, available free of charge. By embedding the map widgets into a web page, the user has instant access to SeaZone’s worldwide marine mapping. Data is available to purchase through one-click online purchasing, and is made available to download almost immediately. Keiran Millard, manager, SeaZone, said, “Our map widgets are windows into our online store. They save time and increase convenience by enabling users to instantly browse our worldwide marine mapping data from within their own environment.
OceanConnect Announces New Equity Partner
Booz Allen Hamilton concludes that OC is bringing efficiencies to the marine industry. OceanConnect.com, the global marketplace for the purchase and sale of marine fuels, today that management and technology consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton has entered into a letter of intent to become an equity partner in OceanConnect. The announcement follows OceanConnect's news that it has reached the million-ton milestone for bunkers sold. "In our work with oil and gas companies, we have seen how the introduction of new business channels such as OceanConnect can lead to advantaged supply chain management and back office integration. After reviewing their performance record and product development plans…
Cruise Firm Switches to Online Purchasing
Royal Caribbean Cruises has implemented electronic purchasing technology to cut the $1bn it spends annually on resources for its ships. The cruise operator completed a switch to vendor Ariba’s software technology last month, and is using a web portal to purchase goods ranging from ship parts to food and drink. The firm also hopes to reduce purchasing costs and administration through a managed service contract with Ariba, which will process past invoices and accounts payable data. ‘We operate nearly 30 cruise ships, which have been built in different countries at different times, and there are hundreds of thousands of parts we need to buy to keep them running,’ said Michael McNamara, director of strategic sourcing planning and automation at Royal Caribbean.
