12 Initiatives for the Maritime Industry. Japan, Singapore, ReCAAP Join Forces against Piracy in Asia. Image Courtesy: Thinkstock image.
Providing Analytical Information to Assist in Galapagos Illegal Fishing Act Catapult - OceanMind Fisheries Analyst, Natalie Tellwright, explains how she and her colleagues have used use geospatial technology to help marine authorities investigate an illegal catch of over 6,600 sharks in the Galapagos Islands.
The activities of Fu Yuan Yu Leng 999, the Chinese fish carrier caught with over 300 tonnes of frozen shark along with numerous endangered species, has been well publicised, and the quick actions of the Galapagos Navy and other authorities has been commended. However, it takes more than simply catching a fishing vessel suspected of carrying illegally caught fish to make a legal case. Following the immediate capture of the Fu Yuan Yu Leng 999, OceanMind’s fisheries analysts reviewed its satellite Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) vessel tracks in and around the Galapagos Islands to investigate its activities immediately prior, to determine if the information would provide additional evidence for prosecution.
China Workshop Discusses Oil Pollution Response. Latest News - THETIS MRV - Supporting Monitoring Reporting & Verification of CO2 Emissions - EMSA - European Maritime Safety Agency. ICS Chairman's Message for IMO World Maritime Day: Shipping Industry Focused on Serious CO2 Emission Reduction. “The world has great expectations for IMO delivering an ambitious greenhouse gas reduction strategy for the international shipping sector.
We are confident that this initial IMO strategy, once adopted next year, will match the goals and philosophy of the Paris Agreement on climate change, while also fully recognising that the sustainable development of the world and its peoples is critically dependent on the continuing smooth flow of global trade, about 90 per cent of which is transported by sea.”
Explaining the Jargon behind the ‘Internet of Things’ - DNV GL Blog - Energy in Transition. My previous post, The Upside of Networked Lighting Controls, focused on the value that networked lighting controls create.
Networking is not only changing how our ‘things’ communicate, it is also changing our vocabularies. Networking has developed its own lexicon and often authors do not fully explain their jargon in simple context. As a lighting and controls consultant, I read a variety of technical publications to keep current on the changes in the lighting market. A major challenge I encounter is explaining the technical jargon used by industry insiders to decision makers. ClassNK launches R&D Roadmap. International Efforts To Reduce GHG Emissions. Future-Ready Shipping Conference to Help "Gain Traction" Toward Shipping GHG Reduction - Ship & Bunker. The event will welcome Bureau Veritas and the Port of Rotterdam to the IMO-GloMEEP GIA.
Image Credit: MPA The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) today said international efforts to reduce shipping's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are set to "gain traction" at the Future-Ready Shipping 2017 Conference on September 25 and 26 in Singapore. Jointly organized by MPA and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the event will see nearly 240 maritime leaders and professionals come together to identify priority areas for international action and exchange best practices in maritime technology transfer and capacity building. "No stakeholder, alone, can deal with the complexities the planet faces in addressing the challenge of climate change.
Bureau Veritas joins Global Industry Alliance (GIA) The GIA will support the implementation of energy efficiency measures for ships and shipping Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, September 25, 2017 – At a ceremony in Singapore today Bureau Veritas formally joined the Global Industry Alliance (GIA).
Philippe Donche-Gay, President Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas said that he was delighted BV was able to provide support to the GIA: ‘Whether it’s a better understanding of hull structures, digitalization, gas fueled and hybrid systems or the many other areas of research and development that are leading to practical solutions, our Marine & Offshore Division - and the 70,000 Bureau Veritas people around the world (10,000 in China alone) across our group - will be able to contribute towards this important initiative.’ The GIA is focused on five priority areas of collaboration: WELCOME REMARKS BY MR ANDREW TAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE, AT OPENING SESSION OF FUTURE READY SHIPPING 2017 CONFERENCE. Maritime security: Pakistan’s perspective. Ever wondered waiting in a long queue to refuel your vehicle as how does this fuel come to your city and what would happen if it cannot be delivered for few days!
Oil tankers, most of us know, transport petroleum from Karachi to all corners of Pakistan; but many of us might not know how does it end up in Karachi and what all it takes to ensure it gets there safely and securely. This area is related to what we call ‘maritime security’. Developing a vibrant innovation ecosystem and promoting digitalisation among key strategies outlined in vision for maritime Singapore.
Catapult helps develop new AIS Sensor Network Service - Catapult Catapult - The Satellite Applications Catapult is part of a team, led by exactEarth Europe, that has recently completed the demonstration project for a global maritime machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet-of-things (IOT) platform.
Funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), as part of the ARTES 21 Programme, the project was delivered by OceanWise, TeamSurv, University College London, Pole Star Space Applications, the Catapult and exactEarth Europe, which operates the satellites. This new innovative M2M/IOT data service is called Automatic Identification System (AIS) Sensor Network Service (A-SeNS). It uses a ship’s existing AIS transceiver to transfer additional data processed via a user’s remote maritime asset – which could be e.g. a navigation aid equipment installed at port, sensors for environmental monitoring on the boat, or ship’s on-board systems data for monitoring and predictive maintenance – via exactEarth Europe’s Satellite AIS (SAT-AIS) constellation.