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Ulysses - all operational data in one place, not e-mail + ERP
It is normal for people in maritime operations roles, on ship and shore, to manage their work today by e-mail and structured specialist software tools such as ERP. They receive e-mails when things have changed, and have to monitor their inboxes continuously. They also retrieve and enter data into structured software, such as ERP and maintenance management. Work could be much more effective if people also had an online place where they could find their e-mails properly sorted,
4 hours ago2 min read
Brittany Ferries saves 6% fuel with “digital twin optimised routing” with BV and Adrena
Brittany Ferries, Adrena and Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (“BV Solutions”, the M&O advisory services business line of Bureau Veritas) have successfully demonstrated fuel savings of up to 6% through the deployment of an advanced digital twin-enabled routing solution. The AdrenaShip concept highlights the potential of advanced digital technologies to improve vessel efficiency and support maritime decarbonisation. Combining Brittany Ferries' operational expertise,
10 hours ago3 min read
GT Maritime's "GT Connect" to streamline communications between vessels and office
GTMaritime has launched GT Connect, a maritime collaboration platform designed to help vessel and shore teams turn operational communications into clear, accountable action. Shipping companies depend on a constant flow of communication between vessels, fleet operations teams and technical departments. However, the work generated by those exchanges can become dispersed across email inboxes, documents, individuals and separate systems. This fragmentation can make it difficult t
10 hours ago3 min read
Engine performance monitoring much more valuable with older ships / higher fuel prices, says CMT
With bunker prices having increased by 76% since the US war on Iran, together with an ageing fleet operating longer voyages as ships navigate around conflict zones, shipmanagers and crews need to look more closely at their engines if they want to reduce costs, advises engine monitoring specialist CM Technologies (CMT). CMT believes the combined effect of higher fuel costs, older ships (average age is 13 according to Clarksons data) and machinery and tighter emissions requirem
10 hours ago2 min read
Newport installs M2Intelligence's vessel monitoring system fleet wide
M2INTELLIGENCE today announced the successful completion of the fleet-wide rollout of its GVMS solution across Newport’s vessels, providing shore-based teams with direct access to live and recorded visual information from onboard operations. With GVMS deployed consistently across the fleet, Newport can remotely follow critical vessel areas and activities, review operational events and incidents, and support troubleshooting, inspections, training and collaboration between ship
10 hours ago2 min read
Integration with SEA.AI’s camera analytics systems and Carlisle & Finch searchlight system
SEA.AI, a pioneer in AI-powered maritime machine vision, and The Carlisle & Finch Co., which has manufactured searchlights since 1894, today announced an integration between SEA.AI's Sentry system and Carlisle & Finch's SmartVIEW Gateway. It brings together two very different kinds of expertise: proven searchlight engineering and machine vision technology. The integration allows a vessel's searchlight to turn towards and track a target detected and classified by SEA.AI, whe
5 days ago2 min read
Electronic evidence transforming casualty investigations – Nautical Institute
The Nautical Institute is highlighting the growing importance of electronic evidence following maritime accidents and incidents as modern ships generate more data and complex records of their operation. The forthcoming second edition of Guidelines for Collecting Maritime Evidence, Volume 2 examines how evidence from onboard systems should be identified, recovered and preserved, and how it can be used to understand the circumstances surrounding a maritime casualty. Originally
5 days ago2 min read
Integration with bulk logistics platform UAB Online and Systems Navigator scheduling platform
UAB-Online, the cloud platform for digital collaboration in dry and liquid bulk logistics, and Dropboard, the planning and scheduling platform developed by Systems Navigator, are deepening their integration to help terminals connect berth planning with day to day port call coordination. Many terminals still manage berth planning in spreadsheets, whiteboards or separate planning tools. These methods may support internal planning, but they often make it difficult to keep agents
5 days ago3 min read
Live TV to commercial vessels with KVH’s “Link Live”
KVH Industries, Inc. is excited to share that Link Live is now available to commercial vessels and their crew. Link Live lets you stream live TV so the crew stays up to date with current content, including news, entertainment, and sports. Link Live is easy to install and has a vast array of channels to choose from. Link Live can be used via any Internet connectivity, and key features include a choice of 25+ fully licensed channels. Link Live delivers industry-leading stream q
5 days ago2 min read
People Tech Maritime is about improving the relationship between people and technology in the maritime industry.
This is for all people in operational maritime roles, including crew, superintendents, technical and safety management staff, commercial staff and senior decision makers.
We look particularly at digital technology (including satellite communications) and decarbonisation technology.
We run events, workshops and webinars, and produce a quarterly magazine and newsletter, reporting on our event discussions and sharing industry news.
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