Ta-Ho Maritime Corporation, one of the leading bulk shipping companies in Taiwan, strengthens its commitment to digitalizing operations by installing NAPA’s performance monitoring, voyage optimization, and navigational risk monitoring on eight vessels. With enhanced fleet monitoring and management, NAPA is supporting Ta Ho in minimizing fuel consumption and emissions, reports Class NK.
About the deal
Under the deal, NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, is delivering its next-generation NAPA Fleet Intelligence software, providing Ta Ho with a full-picture understanding of its operations, including fleet-wide intel on vessels’ locations, past voyages, performance, speed, voyage duration, and fuel consumption. The software has been certified by ClassNK’s Innovation Endorsement framework for its function of accurately assessing and optimizing performance.
An initial pilot using NAPA Voyage Optimization over two months has already demonstrated a total fuel-saving potential of 4.0%. In addition to this, trials showed that a further 2.9% fuel saving was possible by improving vessels’ operational profile using recommendations from the platform. At the same time, using navigational risk monitoring allows teams to gain an overview of high-risk areas and map out voyages in line with this to minimize risk and maximize safety.
Furthermore, enhanced data collection and integration allow Ta Ho’s teams to take a proactive approach to fleet management where, for example, insights on a vessel can help optimize maintenance schedules and manage aging. This operational optimization contributes to enhanced energy efficiency and safety.
Greater intelligence on fleet performance will support decision-making in line with tightening environmental regulations, like the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and the European Union’s Emission’s Trading System (EU ETS), allowing teams to make better-informed and strategic decisions to minimize their carbon footprint.
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Source: Class NK
