


¿What´s Onshore Power Supply?
An intense debate is currently taking place internationally regarding the future of the use of electricity as a source of power for ships during their stay at port. In this article, we will discuss different aspects related to this, including the advantages and...
Competitive intelligence
What is it competitive intelligence? Competitive Intelligence is the process of gathering, analysing, interpreting and communicating strategically valuable information about a company’s sector of activity and competitors, and reporting it to the managerial staff in...
Industry 4.0 and transformation – Digital diagnosis
Introduction: Industry 4.0 and transformation – Digital diagnosis As indicated in the previous article Industry 4.0 and Transformation – Overview, the industrial sector is facing a moment of transition in which the inclusion of new technologies is causing...The opportunities of blue growth
The European Commission has set in motion a long-term strategy to support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors as a whole, and to stabilise them financially. Smart, sustainable and inclusive: the opportunities of blue growth Under the title “Blue...ETAM+ Energy Trilemma Advanced Analytics
ETAM+ is a project to provide decision support in the maritime industry on how to achieve energy efficiency and emission reductions at least cost. The tool models energy systems mathematically and simulates implementation of emission reduction measures (technologies...
Let´s talk about Onshore Power Supply
Ships berthed at port still need power in order to keep on receiving energy for transfer pumps, refrigerating systems, illumination or emergency systems. In order to do so, HFO is consumed in auxiliary engines, subsequently releasing harmful gases. OPS – Onshore...Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): a study on its operations and port security
Climate change effect along with social pressure and raising awareness, lead to international regulations more and more strict regarding greenhouse gases emissions (among the most important ones we find the MARPOL regulation from IMO) that are forcing maritime...
Inova has been selected as one of the brightest “Big Data” startups in Europe
Inova has been selected to take part in the European Data Incubator (EDI), a 3-year project that offers around 100 startups the chance to solve data challenges set by major European corporates like Volkswagen Navarra, RACC motoring club and the multinational Sonae....Effivessel Project: Marine Fuels and Emissions
Over the last years the increasingly restrictive environmental policies in the maritime sector (MARPOL, ECAs, SECAs …) and the volatility of conventional fuel prices have triggered initiatives to improve emission levels and energy efficiency in maritime...