Big Data

The shipping world is in the midst of an information revolution, with massive of amounts of data - some useful, some not - being made available.

With digitalisation gaining traction in the maritime industry as indicated by increasing demand for satellite communication, the use of data services is also rising, according to maritime analytics and AIS company GateHouse Maritime.

Maritime trade analytics and insight company Windward reports that it has partnered with BP Shipping to enable the energy company to digitise its business trade practices on sanctions compliance.

Keppel has inked agreements with Toll Group and Royal Vopak to study the feasibility of a floating data centre park (FDCP) and LNG-to-power infrastructure to support the centres.

Wartsila and DNV GL have teamed up to collaborate on promoting and accelerating digital transformation in the marine sector.

As technologies start to mature the 2020’s decade will see a revolution in business according to Chris Clott a director of New York Maritime Innovation Center (NYMIC).

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and ABS have signed a joint development project (JDP) agreement to explore decarbonisation and digitalisation strategies for VLCC and ultra large container ships (ULCS).