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Please mind the (safety) gap! As the shipping industry races to comply with tightening environmental regulations, our Executive Vice President for NAPA Safety Solutions, Esa Henttinen, highlights how maritime can tackle the emerging ‘safety gap’ between decarbonization ambition and seafarer welfare. Writing in SAFETY4SEA, Esa describes the immense potential digital tools have to simplify - not complicate - seafarer workload. Digitizing paper-based processes in a way that is intuitive and designed with seafarer feedback can transform life at sea by enhancing safety, institutionalizing training and easing regulatory reporting. In fact, gas shipping company Anthony Veder reported saving 2,000 hours of administrative workload per vessel annually, after adopting NAPA’s electronic logbook. At the same time, digitizing permit-to-work dramatically reduces the margin for human error by automating workflows and ensuring safety processes are rigorously adhered to during high-risk tasks. In a multi-fuel, multi-technology future, digital tools are here to help, and to put the ‘human element’ first. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEVaBuVn #Digitalization #ShipsandShipping #Maritime #Safety #Shipping #EnvironmentalRegulations

There’s a new era of digital twins taking shape which takes collaboration and innovation to new levels. Speaking recently to Wendy Laursen for the Maritime Reporter, Mikko Forss, Vice President of NAPA Design Solutions, and Joakim Heinolainen, Technical Consultant, NAPA Design, explained the game-changing potential of combining data from operational simulations with digital twins, based on the ship’s unique 3D model, to assess the impact of potential design decisions on fuel consumption and GHG emissions, stability parameters and hydrodynamic profile. These advanced simulation capabilities are unlocking the full potential of ship design’s digital transformation. From overcoming data silos and identifying potential challenges early, to increasing work efficiency. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eGahNkfk #Maritime #DigitalTwins #ShipDesign

Still have some unanswered questions about the upcoming FuelEU Maritime? Tune into our webinar on the 26th of November where Ossi Mettälä, Product Manager, NAPA Shipping Solutions, and Risto-Juhani Kariranta, CEO, AHTI Climate, will shed light on the world of FuelEU Maritime compliance with: ✅Critical insights into FuelEU regulations ✅Actionable strategies to help your organization be compliant ✅Expert perspectives on data and decarbonization strategies ✅Q&A session giving you the chance to clear any doubts Secure your free spot here: https://lnkd.in/ejdaPk5F #Maritime #FuelEU #Decarbonization #Webinar

⚓ 🚢  #MEPC82 session introduced important #ballastwater #regulations and record-keeping updates! Are you ready? From 1 February 2025, new ballast water record-keeping requirements will come into effect, making it a top priority for #shipowners. Here’s what you need to know: 📋 Updated Guidance: New scenarios added for operations in challenging water quality conditions, improving clarity for record-keeping. ⚙️ Maintenance Matters: BWMS maintenance logs must now be recorded in the Ballast Water Record Book, enhancing safety and operational reliability. 📈 Risk of Non-Compliance: With rising record-keeping deficiencies, staying ahead of these updates is crucial. 💡 How NAPA Logbook Can Help: ➡️ Seamless log updates and integration make IMO compliance effortless. 📄 Ready-made templates ensure that all the right data points are recorded. ✅ Automatic data entry reduces errors. Don't let the new rules catch you off guard! Read our full blog post by Jussi Siltanen, and learn how you can easily stay compliant: https://lnkd.in/dH5b7CcX 

🌊 Are you ready for FuelEU Maritime? While there’s no definite answer for how ready the industry is, Ossi Mettälä, Product Manager for NAPA Shipping Solutions and Risto-Juhani Kariranta, CEO of AHTI Climate talked about the importance of planning and building a roadmap to compliance. NAPA’s newly launched #FuelEU Module simplifies the complexities of compliance, helping shipowners to avoid penalties through optimized strategies, including pooling, or managing deficits. By offering full visibility into fleet performance, the module enables automatic compliance tracking, voyage and fleet level monitoring, and proactive decision-making. Watch the below video and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ey8i-K7k #Decarbonization #MaritimeRegulation #Shipping #ShipsandShipping

Last month, we launched NAPA Permit to Work, a new digital system enabling better monitoring and management of hazardous tasks to improve crew safety, welfare and operational efficiencies. Our Director of Development, Safety Solutions, Tommi Vihavainen, spoke with Seatrade Maritime about how the digital system, which has been two years in development and tested on leading cruise lines like Virgin Voyages, offers faster, more efficient workflows with auditable records. NAPA Permit to Work is a culmination of decades of active collaboration with the industry to seize the opportunities of digitalization and take safety to new heights. Since day one, we have worked closely with our customers and seafarers at the frontline to hear their concerns around safety. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/enBGdxT7 #Maritime #Seafarer #SafetyatSea #ShipsandShipping

⛴️ What needs to be done to achieve maximum efficiency with wind propulsion? Let's dive into the next set of challenges and solutions. 4. Maximize emissions savings 5. Improve crew training and operational efficiency 6. Conduct neutral evaluation of wind technologies Read our blog to learn how to unlock full fuel-saving potential while ensuring safety at sea. #Decarbonization #WindPropulsion #Shipping #ShipsandShipping

We’re happy to share that earlier this week, NAPA Finland was placed 7th in Oikotie's Responsible Summer Job survey! 🌟   With an impressive responsibility index of 4.7 on a scale of 1 to 5, the survey evaluated key areas such as orientation and guidance, candidate experience, and overall satisfaction.   A big thank you to everyone involved in recruiting, onboarding, and supporting our talented summer employees at NAPA. And a special thanks to our dedicated summer employees for making this achievement possible. 💙   While we're proud of this accomplishment, we remain committed to continuously improving and working toward an even more responsible and supportive workplace for all. #VKD2024 #oikotietyöpaikat #summerjob #TheNAPAWay #enjoyworkingtogether   Oikotie Työpaikat, Schibsted Suomi Oy Oikotie Vastuullinen kesäduuni

Earlier this week we partnered with Cadmatic to host a seminar on Intelligent Ship Design in Ottawa, Canada. With a backdrop of the Finnish ambassador’s residence, we discussed how integrated solutions from NAPA and Cadmatic can bring innovative solutions throughout the entire ship’s project life cycle. It was also particularly wonderful to hear from the Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne and Vard Marine Inc., about their NAPA journey. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our ties with our Canadian partners. From naval architecture and basic design to detailed design, production and delivery- we’re there to support you through every step of the way. Check out photos from the event 📸 #Maritime #ShipDesign #ShipsandShipping

We’re making vessels safer by digitizing operations one process at a time! ⛴️ In a recent interview, Tommi Vihavainen, Director of Development, Safety Solutions at NAPA tells Cruise & Ferry about how the recently launched NAPA Permit to Work is changing the game for onboard safety. Tackling one of the biggest pain points of a traditional paper-based process, using a digital solution can help ship operators: 🦺Minimize the risk of accidents and increase safety when undertaking high-risk work 🦺Save a significant amount of administrative time 🦺Proactively manage maintenance work 🦺Reinforce and enhance crew training And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Read more about how NAPA Permit to Work is transforming passenger, crew and vessel safety: https://lnkd.in/eMufnUm9 #Maritime #Safety #Digitalization