The maritime industry is making strides in using RFID, CoVadem takes the lead in unleashing the potential of collaborative big data for inland water shipping and enclosed spaces still pose a threat to ships' crews. These and other topics are discussed in SWZ Maritime's January issue.
SMRTprojects develops Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. Together with Econosto, SMRTprojects was involved in a pilot project using this technology to track parts throughout the shipbuilding process at IHC Holland, a business unit of Royal IHC. The first findings are extremely positive, so read how this technology can increase efficiency in SWZ's new issue.
CoVadem
Optimised cargo volumes, reduced fuel consumption, lower environmental impact and a rich potential of future value adding potential yet to be unveiled. Added value for entrepreneurs, research institutes and the environment in one. Hundreds of millions of automated measurements adding sense to Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) performance. Starting with the provision of real time collaborative depth measurements CoVadem takes the lead in unleashing the potential of collaborative big data for IWT. CoVadem is a joint initiative of Marin (lead), Autena Marine, Deltares and Bureau Telematica Binnenvaart and is supported by both industry (54 participants + sector representation) and authorities (Rijkswaterstaat). Read all about it in our January issue.
Dangers of Enclosed Spaces
Cases of fatalities and injuries have noted the dynamic nature and distinctive challenges of enclosed space operations. According to Marine Accident Investigators’ International Forum (MAIIF) statistics alone, there were 93 fatalities and 96 injuries as a result of enclosed space operations between 1998 and 2009. Is our current approach to risk assessment and control measures in enclosed space operations missing the point? Nippin Anand discusses this serious matter on pages 37-39 of our latest issue.
Other Articles
In addition to the topics mentioned above, this issue also pays attention to terminal automation, the challenges facing ports in cooperating with each other and sharing assets, cross-cultural management on board, wind-assisted propulsion, Norway as a frontrunner in sustainable shipping and a discussion on the merits of incubators supporting new entrepreneurs.
In short, a diverse issue well worth the read. Subscribers can now read SWZ Maritime's January issue online (the print issue appears Friday 29 January. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe here.
Picture: Maasvlakte 2 with the container terminals of APM Terminals and RWG and the Pioneering Spirit in the background (cover picture of SWZ Maritime's January issue, by Aeroview).
