--- title: Maritime Optima Blog description: A blog for maritime professionals. --- ![62cfec9dcc2ddd63792f24ec_Shipintel by maritime optima](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/hs-fs/hubfs/62cfec9dcc2ddd63792f24ec_Shipintel%20by%20maritime%20optima.png?width=200&height=56&name=62cfec9dcc2ddd63792f24ec_Shipintel%20by%20maritime%20optima.png) [Contact](https://pro.maritimeoptima.com/select) Start ShipIntel Basic # Welcome to the ShipIntel blog ![June Vessel list vie win map](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/hubfs/June%20Vessel%20list%20vie%20win%20map.png) - [ALL](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/all) - [Maritime Digitalisation](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/tag/maritime-digitalisation) - [Shipping Insight](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/tag/shipping-insight) Maritime Digitalisation ### [Tramp Ship Routing and Scheduling Problem](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/master-thesis-simen-omholt-jensen-tramp-ship-routing-scheduling-problem) Master Thesis by Simen Omholt-Jensen - Tramp Ship Routing and Scheduling Problem Ragnar Gladsø Wibe Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Green Shipping is Cheap!](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/green-shipping-is-cheap) Discover the global shipping industry's massive emissions, second only to the top 5 nations. Urgent measures needed. Who bears responsibility for... Maiken Meyer Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [LNG Market Insights](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/lng-market-insights) The LNG market tightens with vessel earnings soaring and productivity measures showing increased tightness. Speed up by 7% and distances up by 14%... Sven Melsom Ziegler Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [3 Dimensions for Improving Shipping Market Intelligence Models](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/3-dimensions-for-improving-shipping-market-intelligence-models) Shipping analysis outfits strive for more accurate forecasts through improved data quality, higher frequency, and alternative data sources. Sven Melsom Ziegler Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Exploratory Data Analysis of Bunker Prices](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/exploratory-data-analysis-of-bunker-prices) Bunker fuel price optimization is a new opportunity. Discover the vital role of fuel costs in commercial shipping and how predictions can reduce... Simen Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Vessel Destination Forecasting Based on Historical AIS Data](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/vessel-destination-forecasting-based-on-historical-ais-data) Explore vessel destination forecasting using historical AIS data. Morten Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Data Security in Maritime Optima](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/data-security-in-maritime-optima) Discover how data security and integrity are prioritized in Maritime Optima, a cloud-based vessel tracking service. Pål-Robert Engnæs Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Is data a new king? Without machine readable data there will be no magic](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/without-machine-readable-data-there-will-be-no-magic) Explore the role of data in the maritime industry and its impact on services provided by shipping companies. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [AIS and the main categories of AIS challenges](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/ais-and-the-main-categories-of-ais-challenges) Discover the significance of AIS technology in the maritime industry and the challenges it faces. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [The power of maritime collaboration](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/the-power-of-maritime-collaboration) Gain insights from management theories and real-life challenges to foster productive collaboration in the industry. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Digitalisation & Innovation? OK, but can we continue working as we have done please?](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/digitalisation-innovation-ok-but-can-we-continue-working-as-we-have-done-please) Embrace the digitalization and innovation wave in the maritime industry. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Sorry Sir, it looks like digital transformation is not one place but several ...and the mobile phones are the real game-changer...](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/the-digital-transformation-is-not-one-place-but-everywhere) Experience the transformative power of mobile phones in the maritime industry. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Mobile first – what does that mean?](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/mobile-first-what-does-that-mean) Embrace the shift towards mobile devices and connectivity, ensuring web design, data security, and latency for successful software development and... Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Will the Ammonia Shipping Market Boom?](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/will-the-ammonia-shipping-market-boom) Discover green ammonia as a cost-effective solution for energy transport and its potential applications in power, shipping, and long-haul shipments. Tor Augdal Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Will Liquid Hydrogen be the New Gas Shipping Segment?](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/will-liquid-hydrogen-be-the-new-gas-shipping-segment) Learn about the growing demand for hydrogen transport, production cost reductions, and the development of specialized ships for liquified hydrogen. Tor Augdal Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Market Commentary: Inefficiencies and Dislocations](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/market-commentary-inefficiencies-and-dislocations) Gain insights into the shipping market's response to various market forces, such as war and pandemic, and their impact on oil prices and volatility. Sven Melsom Ziegler Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Effects of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Tanker Markets, Global Economy and the Global Energy Situation](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/effects-of-russian-invasion-on-tanker-markets) Discover the soaring tanker rates and dislocations in trade caused by the war, leading to supply constraints and increased shipping rates. Sven Melsom Ziegler Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Did you know that 68 flag states have vessels in the Black Sea region just now?](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/did-you-know-that-68-flag-states-have-vessels-in-the-black-sea-region-just-now) We have run some inquiries in our AIS database to show some of the insight maritime data can give to people interested in global trade and politics. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Global Sulphur regulations / ECA / SECA Zones](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/global-sulphur-regulations-eca-seca-zones) From January 2020, ships worldwide must reduce sulphur emissions to 0.5%. Separate rules still apply in designated ECAs with a 0.1% limit. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Different type and sizes of Dry Bulk vessels](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/different-type-and-sizes-of-dry-bulk-vessels) Learn about different types and sizes through criteria used by classification societies, R&D partners, and industry definitions. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Different type and sizes of tanker vessels](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/different-type-and-sizes-of-tanker-vessels) Discover different types and sizes, from oil to chemical tankers, through cargo capacity measured in cubic meters or metric tons (dwt). Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Different type and sizes of Liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/different-type-and-sizes-of-liquefied-natural-gas-lng-carriers) Learn about different types and sizes, from Moss tanks to GT96, with cargo capacities ranging from 125,000 to 260,000 cubic meters in Maritime Optima. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Different types and sizes of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers ‍](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/different-types-and-sizes-of-liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg-carriers) Explore different types and sizes of LPG carriers, including Handy Gas, Mid-Sizes, LGC, and Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) in Maritime Optima. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Stowage - what and why](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/stowage-what-and-why) Explore the importance of stowage in dry bulk vessels. Discover the significance of estimating intake for efficient operations. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Piracy and Anti Shipping Activity Messengers](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/piracy-and-anti-shipping-activity-messengers) Stay informed with updated Anti-shipping Activity Messages to recognize, prevent, and avoid potential hostile acts. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Shipping Insight ### [Variation](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/variation) Find vessels with unique features to cater to specific cargo handling requirements and trade preferences. Kristin Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Identifying Berths from AIS Data](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/identifying-berths-from-ais-data) Discover how supervised machine learning and Maritime Optima's extensive vessel database can aid in constructing a training dataset for accurate... Simen Omholt-Jensen Jun 16, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Solving Tramp Ship Routing and Scheduling Problems](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/solving-tramp-ship-routing-and-scheduling-problems) Solving chartering and tramp shipping routing - Research from a part of the Master of Science In Engineering in Industrial Economics at NTNU in Norway Simen Omholt-Jensen Jun 8, 2023 Maritime Digitalisation ### [Explaining How AI Understands Financial Instruments](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/master-thesis-jorgen-hanssen-expanding-our-knowledge-of-maritime-trade-ais-data-transformer-models) Master Thesis by Jørgen Hanssen - Expanding Our Knowledge of Maritime Trade with AIS Data and Transformer Models: Explaining How AI Understands... Ragnar Gladsø Wibe Dec 29, 2022 Maritime Digitalisation ### [The 3 D's in Shipping](https://ship-intel.maritimeoptima.com/blog/the-3-ds-in-shipping) Gain insights into emissions compliance, operational measures, and the role of digitalization in optimizing fuel consumption for vessels. Tom O. 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