The IMO (International Maritime Organization) continues to champion the cause of environmentalist organizations and aims for an environment-friendly maritime shipping industry. To this end, the IMO has implemented policies that require shipping companies to upgrade their fleets and install advanced software solutions to minimize harmful emissions.
The IMO has further demanded ship repair yards to likewise make efforts to reduce harmful emissions while providing low cost quality repairs for shipping lines. One family owned shipyard, the Damen Shipyards Group founded in the Netherlands, expressed excitement for the challenge presented by the IMO. Jos Goris, Damen Shiprepair Götaverken’s Managing Director, has even pointed out that lowering repair costs is in fact in line with Damen Shiprepair Götaverken’s philosophies.
Another demand posed by the IMO is for the reduction of SOx (sulphur oxide) emissions by liner ships. With regard to SOx and other harmful ship emissions, the IMO has noted that reducing pollution produced by ships can be achieved by adequately addressing all contributory factors that include human, technical and operational issues. Shipping lines would benefit greatly from various marine software solutions developed by marine software companies that will accurately measure a ship's adherence to internationally recognized emission standards.
Shipping Line Software suites are currently available that help crew members to ensure adherence to various IMO regulated policies and standards. On the operational aspect, container management software can help monitor container contents so that hazardous materials such as oil are properly stowed since improperly stowed cargo is one of the contributing factors of major oil spills.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Container Tracking Software: A Necessity With Increasing Pirate Activity
Container tracking can be a frustrating task for anyone in the import-export business and the shipping industry, yet this is an important aspect of any shipment logistics, especially for import and export companies. Ensuring the safety of all cargo is the responsibility of all shipping lines, and reliable container tracking software solutions help shipping lines achieve this task.
In recent years, the increase in reports of piracy attacks, particularly by Somali pirates, have lead shipping liner customers and merchant vessels to constantly fear for their expensive cargo shipments. Liner vessels traveling through the Gulf of Aden are considered prone to Somali pirate attacks, and local governments are finding it difficult to successfully find solutions for this problem.
Frequent maritime piracy has a huge impact on a shipping line's reputation. No broker would want to trust his precious cargo to a shipping liner who is constantly plagued by pirates. As a preventive solution for this problem, shipping lines must have a complete integrated shipping software which includes a container tracking software that would allow exporters and importers to effortlessly track and monitor the location and status of expensive freight goods. Not only does this helpful software let customers rest easy, but it can also help alert coastguards should any pirate activity become apparent. For example, if an importer is trying to track his cargo and no response is received, he can alert the coast guard patrolling the area to investigate the location where the shipping liner last checked in. If a maritime crime has occurred, the coastguards will be able to provide immediate support, reducing potential expenses and saving important cargo.
In recent years, the increase in reports of piracy attacks, particularly by Somali pirates, have lead shipping liner customers and merchant vessels to constantly fear for their expensive cargo shipments. Liner vessels traveling through the Gulf of Aden are considered prone to Somali pirate attacks, and local governments are finding it difficult to successfully find solutions for this problem.
Frequent maritime piracy has a huge impact on a shipping line's reputation. No broker would want to trust his precious cargo to a shipping liner who is constantly plagued by pirates. As a preventive solution for this problem, shipping lines must have a complete integrated shipping software which includes a container tracking software that would allow exporters and importers to effortlessly track and monitor the location and status of expensive freight goods. Not only does this helpful software let customers rest easy, but it can also help alert coastguards should any pirate activity become apparent. For example, if an importer is trying to track his cargo and no response is received, he can alert the coast guard patrolling the area to investigate the location where the shipping liner last checked in. If a maritime crime has occurred, the coastguards will be able to provide immediate support, reducing potential expenses and saving important cargo.
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