The European Union has introduced the 15th sanctions package, in its continued effort to address sanctions circumvention and undermine Russia’s military and industrial capabilities. It targets 52 additional ships involved in high-risk activities, including transporting oil, arms, and stolen Ukrainian grain. Escalating Measures Against Russia’s Shadow Fleet The EU’s focus in this sanctions package is...
Windward customers keep winning! A Spanish operation in the Atlantic led to the seizure of 4 tons of cocaine, according to a LinkedIn post from the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics (MAOC-N). Shared Intel & Operational Plan Lead to Huge Drug Bust The MAOC-N is an initiative by nine EU Member Countries (France,...
Maritime decarbonization is a growing global concern and a key goal for the maritime ecosystem. With 90% of global trade shipping via sea, roughly 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions in 2012 were generated by the shipping industry. The goals set by IMO to reduce greenhouse gases have made decarbonization a true priority for the maritime industry. Maritime decarbonization is no small undertaking and is estimated to cost the industry $1.65 trillion to achieve.
For the most part, the discussion regarding decarbonization and its initiatives have focused on zero-emission fuels and vessels and building a global regulatory framework. While the mechanics are without a doubt essential to maritime decarbonization efforts, one needs only to look to other industries to see the untapped potential of software and AI solutions.
The road not taken (yet)
Digitization and AI have been widely recognized across industries as the key to previously unattainable scale and optimization. Today, applications of AI in the maritime domain deal with everything from supply chain challenges, due diligence, and risk management. However, AI can do much more, as seen in many other industries.
״…digitalisation has the potential to increase carbon abatement by 20%. Artificial intelligence technologies are likely even more effective and could raise the carbon abatement potential up to 30%.״
The automotive industry, for example, has been making significant strides towards a zero-carbon sector, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 66% until 2030. To do so, the industry is turning to AI tools to optimize vehicle flow. In Pittsburgh, AI is being used to manage light sequencing effectively and has been proven effective with a 40% reduction in engine idling and a 20% reduction in carbon emissions.
Shipping routes & lifetime vessel utilization
It is crucial to recognize that with an average ship lifespan of 20 – 30 years, it will take time to achieve net-zero vessels on a global scale. The ecosystem’s interim goal should be reducing carbon emissions throughout the vessel’s lifetime. Data such as weather and AIS need to be innovatively utilized to achieve this. The sheer volume and variety of data required to optimize this challenge make it a perfect fit for AI and ML solutions. For example, is the shortest route the most carbon and cost-effective? In this insight piece from DNV it is clear that weather conditions have a significant impact not only on fuel expenditure but also only vessel durability and lifetime.
Port arrival optimization
Today, a vessel’s port arrival does not always coincide with port readiness, leading to unnecessary delays. Using AI to predict port traffic and optimize the management of the various vessels that need to make a port visit based on their specific need, port visit duration, and so forth can reduce much of the load and reduce wasted time.
We only have one earth, and it has provided us with limited resources; to continue our way of life, therefore, requires a fundamental shift in the way we view resource management.
As leaders in the maritime domain, we plan to accelerate our decarbonization solution, focusing on the impact of the worldwide fleet on greenhouse gas emissions. We recognize that significantly altering operations is not done easily. While we have done our part to make the adoption of AI-backed maritime intelligence solutions seamless, there is still a long way to go before the industry reaches the coveted net-zero goal.
Windward will continue providing smart solutions to the maritime industry, leveraging our ability to fuse static and dynamic data in real-time to provide insights into decarbonization and environmental sustainability so that we all live in a cleaner, safer world.
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The EU’s 15th Sanctions Package: Targeting Russia’s Shadow Fleet
The European Union has introduced the 15th sanctions package, in its continued effort to address sanctions circumvention and undermine Russia’s military and industrial capabilities. It targets 52 additional ships involved in high-risk activities, including transporting oil, arms, and stolen Ukrainian grain. Escalating Measures Against Russia’s Shadow Fleet The EU’s focus in this sanctions package is…
Windward customers keep winning! A Spanish operation in the Atlantic led to the seizure of 4 tons of cocaine, according to a LinkedIn post from the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics (MAOC-N). Shared Intel & Operational Plan Lead to Huge Drug Bust The MAOC-N is an initiative by nine EU Member Countries (France,…
Traditional monitoring methods are being outpaced by sophisticated deceptive shipping practices (DSPs). With over 7,500 vessels exhibiting red-flag behaviors linked to sanctions evasion, as of September 2024, there’s a pressing need for a more advanced approach to maritime domain awareness (MDA) than just the “good vs. bad” vessel paradigm. AI is stepping in to meet…
Generative AI wasn’t just another maritime trend or storyline in 2024. It became THE story for both Windward and the maritime ecosystem. Here’s why…(you’ll want to make it to the bottom of this post to see what 2025 will bring!). Beyond the Buzz Only a handful of organizations had incorporated Generative AI (Gen AI) into…
Discover key 2024 insights with Windward’s Risk and Supply Chain infographic* below. *To download, zoom in, or share, hover over the top right corner and click the three dots that appear. Find Out More
Tackling Location (GNSS) Manipulation with Windward’s Patented Tech
Staying ahead of deceptive shipping practices (DSPs) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) manipulation isn’t just an operational advantage, it’s a necessity. With high stakes and complex challenges, businesses need cutting-edge solutions they can trust. Location (GNSS) manipulation is expanding rapidly, with an identifiable main geographic hub… Two New Patents Two newly approved patents for…
The Journey to Success: Celebrating Windward’s 200th Customer Milestone
Windward is proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey: reaching 200 customers. The success we have achieved for and with our ocean freight, trading and shipping, and government customers stems from our ability to provide innovative technology and services that produce AI-powered, actionable insights. Customers choose Windward and then stay with us for...
Webinar: Russia’s Invasion Impact on Maritime Deception and Ecosystem
Windward’s webinar brought together a diverse group of experts to cut through the noise around the impact of Russia’s war on the diverse maritime ecosystem. Exclusive data from Windward’s Maritime AI™ platform, along with insights from the industry-expert guests, enabled the sharing of unique perspectives. The webinar was filled with actionable tactics and ideas that...
Navigating deception: the impact of Russia’s invasion on the maritime ecosystem
Windward’s webinar brought together a diverse group of experts to cut through the noise around the impact of Russia’s war on the diverse maritime ecosystem. Exclusive data from Windward’s Maritime AI™ platform, along with insights from the industry-expert guests, enabled the sharing of unique perspectives. The webinar was filled with actionable tactics and ideas that...
By Irit Singer, Chief Marketing Officer, Windward 2022 was the year that the maritime ecosystem collectively realized that there is simply too much raw data for manual parsing and the landscape changes too rapidly. The world seemed to go crazy: Coronavirus and closures…war, sanctions, and a price cap…new deceptive shipping practices…plummeting ocean freight prices and...
