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time. In this way, users have a simpli? ed our company and, we believe, an es- ates a global network of eight full-time interface where everything is connected, sential application for enabling smarter, of? ces and has more than 20 interna- enabling them to see the ‘big picture’ more sustainable and pro? table ship- tional distributors, supporting custom- rather than working to gather and ana- ping organizations.” ers in more than 60 countries, with prod- lyze separate data streams in isolation. Since opening its doors in Egersund, ucts and services onboard around 7,000

This unlocks smarter shipping for ev- Norway in 2011, NAVTOR now oper- individual vessels.

eryone… and the bene? ts of that are al- most unlimited,” said Svanes.

Performance optimization is a key

NavFleet selling point. For example, if a shoreside team knows what rpm produc- es a speed of 10 knots in good weather conditions, vessel engines could be set accordingly and ongoing speed moni- tored. If speed doesn’t meet expecta- tions a hull performance issue could be identi? ed, with bio-fouling producing frictional drag, hampering performance, and impacting on fuel consumption and ef? ciency. NavFleet is geared to deliver this insight.

But according to Svanes, this is just the tip of the iceberg. The new aware- ness also enables easier compliance, alongside simpli? ed reporting and ad- ministration, with the ability to auto- mate key reports. Amongst these will be the mandated EU MRV/IMO DCS reports, which can be produced at the touch of a NavFleet button from later in 2021. A new approach to operational report handling will allow reports (e.g. noon reports) to be sent directly from vessels, but accessed from anywhere through the application.

In addition, NavFleet’s real-time monitoring capabilities will help of? ce- based teams determine if vessels are falling short of KPIs or deviating from passage plans, facilitating swift reme- dial action. This ability makes it easier for owners to adhere to the covenants in charter party agreements, poten- tially avoiding performance claims and strengthening working relationships.

“We see this as a natural progression for NAVTOR and a further means of translating some of the principal ben- e? ts we’ve brought to e-Navigation into the context of overall ? eet and business management. This is a new chapter for www.marinelink.com 11

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