Maersk extends contract for advanced vessel tracking & monitoring solutions
Three times the original number of vessels and double the users
First hijacking off Somalia for four years
The hijacking of the Aris 13 off the coast of Somalia is the first such event in that area in nearly five years and has caused international consternation.
What does the future hold for global trade?
The future of global trade is one of the hottest topics around at the moment as the whole concept of globalisation finds itself on the back foot with nationalist politicians in the West questioning its benefits.
Guide to Green Shipping: Reducing Ship and Boat Pollution
Like every other industry, the shipping industry is under pressure to reduce its emissions and generally reduce its negative impacts on the environment.
The future of AIS? What’s coming next?
AIS vessel tracking has been around for more than a decade and in that time has seen rapid advances in both its global reach and the accessibility of the technology. Yet the future of AIS promises that the pace of change will only increase over the next few years thanks to developments both in the…
Piracy – down but not out
For many, the horn of Africa and the waters off the coast of Somalia are synonymous with piracy. So there was some surprise when a few weeks ago it was reported that an attack on a chemical tanker 330kms of the Somalian coast was the first such incident in over two years. The attack was…
Partnership update
WH Brennan and Motion Smith are two of the latest organisations that have signed up to become resellers of the BigOceanData service. Both serve the maritime sector across South East Asia and between them have more than two hundred years’ experience. WH Brennan has around 5,000 customers and is part of the Survitec Group; a…
Asset tracking – is there a role for AIS?
AIS Asset Tracking Asset tracking, also known as asset monitoring, covers everything from a package brought to the door by a postman to monitoring the movements of ships and aircraft. These days almost anything that moves around is tracked one way or another. To meet these diverse needs there is a wide range of asset…
Events 2016 -2017
We recently attended the International Green Shipping Summit in Rotterdam. The two-day conference and exhibition attracted many leading organisations from the maritime industry and showcased some of the latest technological advancements and innovations relating to delivering lower emissions and greater efficiency. Once again, the BigOceanData vessel tracking and fleet management system had a strong reception…
Green Shipping Summit – Rotterdam 17-18 October
Come and find us at the two-day conference, where we will be promoting the contribution that the BigOceanData vessel tracking and management interface makes to cleaner, more efficient operations. Already the combination of up to date environmental data, multi-source course and speed information and route planning tools allow vessel operators to plot the most fuel-efficient…