.jpg)
Magazine
Download the latest edition of the
People Tech Maritime magazine
PEOPLE TECH MARITIME OSLO REPORT
OSLO - AI
Wilhelmsen and how AI will help us at work - it may not make us redundant, but it may take over aspects of our roles and tasks, and enable us to achieve more. We are likely to see AI tools combined with traditional software
Understanding LLMs by seeing that they communicate like people do – a person with “common sense” can communicate something to another person in a way that is easy for them to understand, and so can LLMs said Dimitris Lyras
How Metis gets the right data foundation for vessel performance - a resilient IoT infrastructure, a data health framework, a semantic layer, and finally AI / analytics. Andreas Symeonidis of Metis explained
How Danelec supports better vessel performance with integration - its philosophy of finding better ways to connect multiple hardware and software tools leads to big improvements for its clients. Christian Treu explained
How we move towards AI maturity - understanding the biggest benefits from AI, driving internal AI roll-out, finding the best approach to data management, giving best advice to CIOs, and the right approach to LLMs, panellists said
OSLO - VESSEL PERFORMANCE
Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten reduced fuel consumption 6.5 per cent over 7 months - getting crew personally motivated to reduce consumption. Project manager Anders Sjåholm Rimehaug told the story
Replacing bottled water with filtration machines – the IMPA SAVE project
Measuring maritime Scope 3 emissions - indirect emissions are currently calculated mainly as a factor of spending, not by measuring emissions of the actual activities. Scorpio, Wilhelmsen, IMPA Save and ReFlow discussed
OSLO - CYBERSECURITY
How JJ Ugland Companies manages digital risk - with duplicate systems and ISO27001. Halvor Ribe, CFO of shipowner JJ Ugland Companies explained
Cybersecurity tips from insurer DNK - think first about the risk, second about the appropriate measures; and make sure you are not the easiest target
TECHNOLOGY
Chartering profitability depends on the overall schedule, not the individual fixture, says Seaber. Good scheduling software can help you avoid many issues.
Getting spare parts created on demand - with additive manufacturing and designs available through Pelagus’ digital inventory. This makes it much easier for shipping companies to access trustworthy parts, faster. Pelagus explains
How Manta Marine makes vessel performance easier to manage - its "FuelOpt," now on 550 vessels, automates propulsion control. It also provides shore power systems
PEOPLE TECH MARITIME BERGEN REPORT
AI at Odfjell - crew using AI to work with procedures, operations staff use it to summarise negotiation discussions, and software developers are making apps to manage training. Gunnar Eide explained
Seven deadly sins of digital technology implementation - pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth all obstruct maritime digital technology implementations, said consultant Lars Solbakken
To find your decarbonisation digital path - think carefully about what you need, choose solutions which integrate, and use high frequency data, said Danelec’s Christian Treu
How to reduce crew travel costs 17% - by taking advantage of the fact that most seafarer tickets can be rebooked free, together with advanced software. Exmar explained how to do it
Software is “mature” when it supports our goals and productivity and understands our problems - Dimitris Lyras of Ulysses Systems shared some ideas how to get there
AI discussion on what is working, regulation, gaining trust and finding the right speed - with representatives of Odfjell, OSM Thome, Norwegian Maritime Authority, Lars Solbakken and Dimitris Lyras
NAVTOR is developing new ways to optimise voyage and port calls using AI and data sharing. Bjørn Åge Hjøllo, chief sustainability officer, explained
Improving how we decarbonise with data - representatives of ferry operator Fjord1, dry bulk manager Grieg Star, chemical / ro-ro operator Seatrans and service companies Danelec and Manta Marine
Some of the biggest cybersecurity threats to shipping today are with e-mail, while fake supplier invoices are increasing. OSM Thome's Arne Sørensen explained
Making cybersecurity easier to manage - while only people can manage cybersecurity risks, but digital tools can make cybersecurity easier to manage. Andreas Grefsrud from Omny explained
The biggest cybersecurity challenges - representatives of NORMA Cyber, G2 Ocean, OSM Thome, Omny and BASSnet discussed training, control, supplier contracts, insurance, AI
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Seaber's AI based tools to connect cargoes with vessels - enables you to optimise for more parameters, leading to savings of 3 to 8 per cent over doing it with spreadsheets.
PEOPLE TECH MARITIME ATHENS REPORT
DECARBONISATION
Companies can often find ways to make big savings on emissions from gathering and analysing data - you should look for well structured software and give support to your experts, we learned in our Athens forum
Much of the challenge of decarbonisation could be described as co-ordination, between activities, data and tasks - digital tools could provide much more help with this. Dimitris Lyras explained
Data about fuel consumption, engine and generator load, and navigation can be all you need to understand if the ship is operating efficiently. You may see ways to improve performance 10-25%, said Omur Karatas
Software customisations and data sharing - while current vessel performance software tools can be very effective, shipping companies may not feel software gives them exactly what they want, so ask for customisations
DIGITALISATION
Thenamaris’ experience implementing vessel data collection software - software “ThenaForms” to collect data about vessel operations and reduce the administrative burden. Maria Kartalou explained
Getting data out of e-mail, and better digital integration - it would be useful if we could have better ways to extract and use e-mail data, and have our digital tools better integrated, said Dimitris Lyras
Shipowners now want agnostic platforms says Danelec - tools which integrate easily with others, and which they are not tied to. Danelec is developing vessel performance tools accordingly
How to use AI to generate customised training materials - with the SMS or existing videos as a starting point. Konstantinos Agas demonstrated what is possible
How to future proof digital technology - we need to make it easier to maintain, easier to speak to AI systems, and more interoperable. Achilleas Mantzios of Dynacom shared ideas
How to reduce crew travel costs 17% - most seafarer tickets can be rebooked free. Exmar is taking advantage of this, together with advanced software, to save 17% on crew travel costs
A good relationship between operations and IT staff - makes the organisation function much more effectively. Nicolas Timpelis, IT projects support manager with IONIC explained how to get there
How can we align shipping companies and technology investors - when investors look for a straightforward software product with clear benefits and easy implementation. But the technology needs of shipping companies are very complex
Lloyd’s Register's Digital Maturity Index - shipping companies can use to assess their digital transformation efforts. Are you foundational, emerging, mature or visionary? Eleanna Apostolidi explained
Maritime's biggest cybersecurity challenges today - seemingly pointless requirements, managing crew internet, and AI. Speakers from Hellas Confidence Shipmanagement and Threatscene discussed
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS
Cybersecurity risks, compliance and insurance - a panel organised by consultancy Dryad Global discussed current risks, the challenges of regulatory compliance, and what you can get insured for
Multi-orbit networks and cybersecurity - if you use more than one satcom network at once to your fleet, you have a back-up if one of them is hacked. iDirect explains what this means
Supporting seafarers with voice analytics - generate insights which can be used to support decision making and increase safety. SignalFusion explained how it can work
DIGITAL SHIP OSLO REPORT
How Odfjell is improving data architecture, governance and business integration - Alena Pedersen, Vice President for Corporate IT and Digitalisation, explained
Westfal Larsen's Are Andersen - on how much of the maritime industry’s digital developments are driven by regulation, the company’s plans for software, connectivity, navigation and vessel performance sensors
Torvald Klaveness’ AI strategy – A key question is knowing whether to build, buy, support start-ups, or walk away from projects. Tore Lybekk, head of IT at Torvald Klaveness advocates a “curious but cautious” approach
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Danelec and the GTT acquisition - valuing the company at Eur 194m. We spoke to Danelec about its focus on high frequency data for vessel performance, its data platform and its approach to digital integration
Cybersecurity at Marlink - its new dedicated cybersecurity company with 150 experts. Maritime president Tore Morten Olsen explained, and also discussed its partnership with Starlink
How StormGeo is moving to “voyage intelligence” - the service evolved from providing the best route to also encompassing emissions, fuel availability, port congestion, regulatory requirements and more
How V.Group’s “ShipSure” software supports operations - predicting how well a ship will perform in inspections, and identify problems with certification, and more. [Former] CIO Stephen MacFarlane explained
Improving identity management for cybersecurity - ensuring only the right people have access to your network and devices. A DNV webinar reviewed the issues
DECARBONISATION TECHNOLOGY
Norway’s Green Shipping Program developments - projects to decarbonise the defence sector, use ships as power stations, supply ammonia in Stavanger and hydrogen in Bodø, use liquid organic hydrogen carriers, and explore nuclear
Improving OSV performance with an “efficiency loop” - Opsealog's process to help operators of Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) improve fuel consumption / emissions and utilisation
Considering emissions as part of ship design - including with data from existing vessels, making digital twins, and considering future alternative fuels. Deltamarin explained
Alfa Laval’s new ballast management system PureBallast 3 Ultra - designed to be easier to install, easier to operate, better at dealing with sediment rich water, and more energy efficient
