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Global Sulphur regulations / ECA / SECA Zones

From January 2020, ships worldwide must reduce sulphur emissions to 0.5%. Separate rules still apply in designated ECAs with a 0.1% limit.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
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Maritime Digitalization

Vessel Destination Forecasting Based on Historical AIS Data

Explore vessel destination forecasting using historical AIS data.
Morten Omholt-Jensen
July 8, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

AIS and the main categories of AIS challenges

Discover the significance of AIS technology in the maritime industry and the challenges it faces.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
May 3, 2021
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Vessel Destination Forecasting Based on Historical AIS Data

Explore vessel destination forecasting using historical AIS data.
Morten Omholt-Jensen
July 8, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

AIS and the main categories of AIS challenges

Discover the significance of AIS technology in the maritime industry and the challenges it faces.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
May 3, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

Expanding Our Knowledge of Maritime Trade with AIS and Explainable AI Systems

Read about AI's potential role as a tool for knowledge acquisition in the complex field of maritime trade analysis.
Jørgen Hanssen
August 7, 2023
Shipping Insight

Global Sulphur regulations / ECA / SECA Zones

From January 2020, ships worldwide must reduce sulphur emissions to 0.5%. Separate rules still apply in designated ECAs with a 0.1% limit.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
March 13, 2021
Shipping Insight

Market Commentary: Inefficiencies and Dislocations

Gain insights into the shipping market's response to various market forces, such as war and pandemic, and their impact on oil prices and volatility.
Sven Melsom Ziegler
April 6, 2022
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Will the Ammonia Shipping Market Boom?

Discover green ammonia as a cost-effective solution for energy transport and its potential applications in power, shipping, and long-haul shipments.
Tor Augdal
February 5, 2023

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Global Sulphur regulations / ECA / SECA Zones

From January 2020, ships worldwide must reduce sulphur emissions to 0.5%. Separate rules still apply in designated ECAs with a 0.1% limit.
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Stowage - what and why

Explore the importance of stowage in dry bulk vessels. Discover the significance of estimating intake for efficient operations.
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Digitalisation & Innovation? OK, but can we continue working as we have done please?

Embrace the digitalization and innovation wave in the maritime industry.
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Variation

Find vessels with unique features to cater to specific cargo handling requirements and trade preferences.
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Explore different types and sizes of LPG carriers, including Handy Gas, Mid-Sizes, LGC, and Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) in Maritime Optima.
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Different type and sizes of Liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers

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Shipping Insight

Different type and sizes of tanker vessels

Discover different types and sizes, from oil to chemical tankers, through cargo capacity measured in cubic meters or metric tons (dwt).
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 24, 2020
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Different type and sizes of Dry Bulk vessels

Learn about different types and sizes through criteria used by classification societies, R&D partners, and industry definitions.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 24, 2020
Maritime Digitalization

The power of maritime collaboration

Gain insights from management theories and real-life challenges to foster productive collaboration in the industry.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
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Maritime Digitalization

Sorry Sir, it looks like digital transformation is not one place but several, and mobile phones are the real game-changer

Experience the transformative power of mobile phones in the maritime industry.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 22, 2020
Maritime Digitalization

Mobile first – what does that mean?

Embrace the shift towards mobile devices and connectivity, ensuring web design, data security, and latency for successful software development.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 17, 2020
Maritime Digitalization

Expanding Our Knowledge of Maritime Trade with AIS and Explainable AI Systems

Read about AI's potential role as a tool for knowledge acquisition in the complex field of maritime trade analysis.
Jørgen Hanssen
August 7, 2023
Maritime Digitalization

The maritime future has arrived - Get ready to embark on a maritime digital journey

Read our CEO's thoughts on maritime digital transformation and get some tips for navigating your maritime digital journey.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
August 7, 2023
Maritime Digitalization

Master Thesis - Tramp Ship Routing and Scheduling

This research focuses on a specific challenge faced by dry bulk operators, such as Western Bulk, known as the Tramp Ship Routing and Scheduling Problem with Bunker Optimization (TSRSPBO).
Simen Omholt-Jensen
July 5, 2023
Maritime Digitalization

Master Thesis by Jørgen Hanssen - Expanding Our Knowledge of Maritime Trade with AIS and Explainable AI Systems

My master’s thesis will delve into the field of explainable AI, which can help us uncover how and why the model can predict such prices, providing insight for shipping and AI research.
Ragnar Gladsø Wibe
December 29, 2022
Maritime Digitalization

Solving Tramp Ship Routing and Scheduling Problems

This work was conducted within the subject TIØ4500 - Managerial Economics and Operations Research at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Simen Omholt-Jensen
December 21, 2022
Maritime Digitalization

Master Thesis by Simen Omholt-Jensen - Tramp Ship Routing and Scheduling Problem

Interview with Simen Omholt-Jensen about his upcoming master thesis - Tramp Ship Routing and Scheduling Problem.
Ragnar Gladsø Wibe
October 28, 2022
Maritime Digitalization

The 3 D's in Shipping

Gain insights into emissions compliance, operational measures, and the role of digitalization in optimizing fuel consumption for vessels.
Tom O. Kleppestø
June 10, 2022
Maritime Digitalization

Green Shipping is Cheap!

Discover the global shipping industry's massive emissions, second only to the top 5 nations. Who bears responsibility for the urgent measures needed?
Maiken Meyer
January 31, 2022
Maritime Digitalization

LNG Market Insights

The LNG market tightens with vessel earnings soaring and productivity measures showing increased tightness. Speed is up by 7% and distances up by 14%.
Sven Melsom Ziegler
September 24, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

Identifying Berths from AIS Data

Discover how supervised machine learning and Maritime Optima's extensive vessel database can aid in constructing a training dataset for accurate predictions of berth arrivals.
Simen Omholt-Jensen
August 24, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

3 Dimensions for Improving Shipping Market Intelligence Models

Shipping analysis outfits strive for more accurate forecasts through improved data quality, higher frequency, and alternative data sources.
Sven Melsom Ziegler
August 13, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

Exploratory Data Analysis of Bunker Prices

Bunker fuel price optimization is a new opportunity. Discover the vital role of fuel costs in commercial shipping and how predictions can reduce operational costs.
Simen Omholt-Jensen
July 26, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

Vessel Destination Forecasting Based on Historical AIS Data

Explore vessel destination forecasting using historical AIS data.
Morten Omholt-Jensen
July 8, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

Data Security in Maritime Optima

Discover how data security and integrity are prioritized in Maritime Optima, a cloud-based vessel tracking service.
Pål-Robert Engnæs
May 25, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

AIS and the main categories of AIS challenges

Discover the significance of AIS technology in the maritime industry and the challenges it faces.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
May 3, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

Is data a new king? Without machine readable data there will be no magic

Explore the role of data in the maritime industry and its impact on services provided by shipping companies.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
April 18, 2021
Maritime Digitalization

Digitalisation & Innovation? OK, but can we continue working as we have done please?

Embrace the digitalization and innovation wave in the maritime industry.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
September 9, 2020
Maritime Digitalization

The power of maritime collaboration

Gain insights from management theories and real-life challenges to foster productive collaboration in the industry.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 23, 2020
Maritime Digitalization

Sorry Sir, it looks like digital transformation is not one place but several, and mobile phones are the real game-changer

Experience the transformative power of mobile phones in the maritime industry.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 22, 2020
Maritime Digitalization

Mobile first – what does that mean?

Embrace the shift towards mobile devices and connectivity, ensuring web design, data security, and latency for successful software development.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 17, 2020
Shipping Insight

Will the Ammonia Shipping Market Boom?

Discover green ammonia as a cost-effective solution for energy transport and its potential applications in power, shipping, and long-haul shipments.
Tor Augdal
February 5, 2023
Shipping Insight

Will Liquid Hydrogen be the New Gas Shipping Segment?

Learn about the growing demand for hydrogen transport, production cost reductions, and the development of specialized ships for liquified hydrogen.
Tor Augdal
January 10, 2023
Shipping Insight

Market Commentary: Inefficiencies and Dislocations

Gain insights into the shipping market's response to various market forces, such as war and pandemic, and their impact on oil prices and volatility.
Sven Melsom Ziegler
April 6, 2022
Shipping Insight

Effects of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Tanker Markets, Global Economy and the Global Energy Situation

Discover the soaring tanker rates and dislocations in trade caused by the war, leading to supply constraints and increased shipping rates.
Sven Melsom Ziegler
March 8, 2022
Shipping Insight

Did you know that 68 flag states have vessels in the Black Sea region just now?

We have run some inquiries in our AIS database to show some of the insight maritime data can give to people interested in global trade and politics.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
March 1, 2022
Shipping Insight

Piracy and Anti Shipping Activity Messengers

Stay informed with updated Anti-shipping Activity Messages to recognize, prevent, and avoid potential hostile acts.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
March 24, 2021
Shipping Insight

Global Sulphur regulations / ECA / SECA Zones

From January 2020, ships worldwide must reduce sulphur emissions to 0.5%. Separate rules still apply in designated ECAs with a 0.1% limit.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
March 13, 2021
Shipping Insight

Stowage - what and why

Explore the importance of stowage in dry bulk vessels. Discover the significance of estimating intake for efficient operations.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
November 1, 2020
Shipping Insight

Variation

Find vessels with unique features to cater to specific cargo handling requirements and trade preferences.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
July 6, 2020
Shipping Insight

Different types and sizes of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers

Explore different types and sizes of LPG carriers, including Handy Gas, Mid-Sizes, LGC, and Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) in Maritime Optima.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 28, 2020
Shipping Insight

Different type and sizes of Liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers

Learn about different types and sizes, from Moss tanks to GT96, with cargo capacities ranging from 125,000 to 260,000 cubic meters in Maritime Optima.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 24, 2020
Shipping Insight

Different type and sizes of tanker vessels

Discover different types and sizes, from oil to chemical tankers, through cargo capacity measured in cubic meters or metric tons (dwt).
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 24, 2020
Shipping Insight

Different type and sizes of Dry Bulk vessels

Learn about different types and sizes through criteria used by classification societies, R&D partners, and industry definitions.
Kristin Omholt-Jensen
June 24, 2020

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