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ANNO XXXVIII - Numero MAGGIO 2020
TECHNOLOGY
MARITIME TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE INDUSTRY
COVID-19 RESPONSE
"Coronavirus is causing significant problems for the
maritime industry, with volatile supply and demand, port closures,
and difficulties with crew changes. Despite the difficulties, the
maritime technology community is fighting back against the virus,
with a number of startups, tech companies, and other businesses
launching services or providing data to help the industry cope with
the strain."
UK based shiptech startup Geollect has launched a Covid-19
information dashboard to make it easier to track cases and news
across geographical areas.
Wilhelmsen Ship Services has launched a Global
Covid-19 Port Restriction Map, detailing active restrictions and
special requirements for ships sailing to ports around the world.
Israeli tech scaleup Windward
has launched a map proving that the maritime industry is keeping
the world afloat. Showing users how many ships are currently inbound
to their country with supplies.
Geophysical technology company ION is offering their Marlin
SmartPort solution to ports free for three months to help them
share information online and ease the strain on communications
caused by remote working.
In partnership with Inchcape World of Ports, PortXchange has
launched the Stay Healthy and Connected initiative, offering
ports free access to their software during the crisis.
Guernsey based tech company Motion Ventures have launched a
secure health monitoring system for ships' crews. It is being tested
with the UK government and a shore-based version is in use with a
Fortune 500 FMCG client. For more
information make an enquiry here.
Maritime satellite provider Inmarsat is offering a 50% discount
on voice calls for seafarers plus, in partnership with Vikand and
FrontM, a free video call service for seafarers wishing to speak
with a trained health professional. Click
here for more information.
Crew health and wellbeing software startup Big Yellow Fish is
temporarily offering free access to their human element and
wellbeing monitoring software to support seafarer mental health. See
more information on their website.
Recognising that demurrage & detention fees caused by the
crisis are causing difficulty for freight forwarders and cargo
owners, container tracking startup Dockflow has released a free
demurrage and detention fee monitoring tool. Find
more information here.
Port IoT solution provider Rombit has developed a smart bracelet
that helps employees in ports maintain social distancing while
maintaining user privacy. The solution is already in use in the Port
of Antwerp. Find out
more here.
Smart container solution provider Traxens has launched new
pricing to help their partners manage problems arising from
COVID-19. It is now possible to add full smart container tracking
for $35 per dry container per ship. Find
out more here.
Drewry Shipping Consultants has launched a Coronavirus hub where
they are collating impact assessments, resources, and expert opinion
on the evolving situation. Find
out more here.
The National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy in the USA is
making its digital learning management system and seaport security
curriculum available for no cost until July this year. Find
out more here.
Digital publication and solutions provider OneOcean has made a
comprehensive list of national and international COVID-19
documentation available for free. Find
out more here.
This content has been provided to Maritime Marketplace by
Thetius founder: Nick Chubb.
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