Issue 38 | 19 July
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?? Welcome to the latest edition of New Horizons, your informative weekly newsletter.
This week, we continue our series of special features on NorthStandard's Get SET! Safety & Efficiency Technologies, with our video "NorthStandard partners with ShipIn" now available to watch.
We also share all episodes from our future-thinking 'Alongside' podcast series, as we reach the end of season 2!
Finally, you can catch up on the latest industry and NorthStandard news from this past week, including updates on maritime-related risks in China related to pollution prevention and environmental circulars, notice of an increase in narcotics incidents and detentions in Mexican West Coast Ports, how we are supporting WISTA, and a courtesy message advising on how to contact our Shanghai Office during current office refurbishment activities.
We hope you have enjoyed season two of "Future Thinking" a mini-series within our ‘Alongside’ podcast, hosted by Helen Barden, Senior Solicitor – External Affairs at NorthStandard, which focuses on decarbonisation and dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of creating a sustainable future for the maritime industry.
Episode 5: How geopolitics impact maritime sustainability
Guest: Peter Jonathan Jameson , Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
In the season finale, Helen and Peter join forces in a fascinating discussion on how companies can begin their sustainability journey, emphasizing collaboration, smart diversification, and strong leadership.
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Episode 4: The roadmap to bring nuclear to commercial shipping
Guest: Mikal B?e , Chair and CEO of CORE POWER
Helen and Mikal discuss the role of new nuclear power technology in maritime decarbonisation, and delve into nuclear power’s potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, including the challenges of integrating this technology and making it suitable for commercial shipping.
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Episode 3: Getting the world’s first ammonia fuelled vessel on the water
Guest: Rosalind Blazejczyk , Managing Partner and co-founder of Solis Marine
In this episode, Helen and Ros discuss alternative fuel ship design and Ros’ role as naval architect providing design engineering services to the Fortescue Green Pioneer vessel retrofit, which is the world’s first use of ammonia as a marine fuel.
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Episode 2: How the maritime energy transition is keeping BIMCO busy
Guest: Stinne Taiger Iv? , Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO
In this episode, Stinne discusses with Helen her involvement in producing industry contracts and clauses to address regulations introduced to progress shipping’s transition to net zero.
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Episode 1: Putting the seafarer first in alternative fuel ship design
Guest: James Forsdyke - Managing Director, Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub.?
Find out about the fascinating work of the hub and what James has to say on the risk and safety factors associated with the transition to new energy and how stakeholders could be getting involved.
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Leverage AI to unlock maritime safety and productivity with ShipIn?
As part of our Get SET! suite of pioneering Safety & Efficiency Technologies, designed to support our members, their crews and assets, we have chosen to partner with ShipIn, the developer of FleetVision.
FleetVision is the world's first Visual Fleet Management Platform, unlocking ship-to-shore collaboration for global maritime fleets with AI-powered maritime CCTV and visual analytics.
FleetVision analyses onboard operations, identifies risks and enables direct and accurate actions that dramatically reduce losses.
FleetVision addresses core operational areas onboard the vessels including:
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Our ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA)! ??
Get SET! | Bringing out the best in you!?To bring out the best, we have created an innovative training platform to aid every seafarer to come out sharper and be equipped with up to date knowledge with real life scenarios.
Using our simple and easy-to-use online ECDIS training assessment platform, shipowners can choose deck officers, deck cadets or appropriate crew members to answer 48 multiple-choice questions – which can be paused and resumed at four key points, at no cost.? Accessible anywhere and anytime, 24/7/365, on multiple devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets, for on-the-go training anywhere, anytime.
ORCA AI??
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service and bringing cutting-edge technologies to the maritime market, we have chosen to collaborate with Orca AI, a groundbreaking AI and Computer Vision expert for the maritime industry. The Orca AI platform acts as a fully automated watchkeeper ensuring that vessels can safely navigate through challenging weather conditions and vessel congestion with limited visibility. In addition, Orca AI provides those on shore with unprecedented visibility into fleet operations, allowing shipowners and operations leaders to identify safety gaps and trends that require action.
Don't Forget To Cast Your Vote - SAFETY4SEA Virtual Awards
We are pleased to announce our ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) has been nominated for the SAFETY4SEA Technology Award, at this years SAFETY4SEA Virtual Awards > taking place on 30 October 2024.
The Technology Award recognises organisations that have provided a significant technological achievement or breakthrough or significant contribution in any aspect of maritime safety activity and we are so proud to be included within this years shortlist.
To find out more about the awards, all nominations and to cast your vote click here >
WISTA - 50 years Summer Celebration- Conference and Reception
We are?fully committed to supporting maritime businesses and seafarers in meeting the International Maritime Organisation's greenhouse gas strategy targets, and on?17 July, our colleague Helen Barden joined a panel to discuss the industry's journey to decarbonisation at the 50th-anniversary celebration of WISTA UK.
Contacting our Shanghai Office - Landline Telephone Number Notice
Our Shanghai office is currently undergoing refurbishment and the office landline number will be unavailable over the next few weeks.?If you'd like to get in touch with one of our colleagues based in Shanghai, you can contact them via their mobile phone numbers.
On your marks, get set, bake! Ladies' Day 2024
Last week, we held our annual Ladies’ Day event and what an incredible day it was!?Our hosts, Harriet Foster, Kim Coles and Katie Hancock welcomed the group to join us for a delicious afternoon at The Big London Bake which involved plenty of team work and culinary skills.
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