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NAVTOR wins “Best Adopter of Technology” award at SNIC 2025 in Singapore
Last week at SNIC 2025, the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) gathered over 250 participants from the Norwegian and Singaporean business communities to explore the theme “Navigating in a Changing Maritime World“.
Nov 102 min read


100% for S-100 – CIRM award recognises dedication to development
NAVTOR OEM Director Bjørn Kristian Sæstad and Paul Elgar, OEM Business Relations at the CIRM Annual Conference in Lisbon NAVTOR’s Bjørn Kristian Sæstad has just been honoured at the CIRM Annual Conference for his contribution to CIRM over the years, especially relating to the on-going development of S-100. Here he explains how collaborating with expert associations, and stakeholders right across the maritime world, can unlock optimal benefits for an industry in transition. B
Oct 293 min read


Simwave and NAVTOR hosted S-100 seminar in Rotterdam
Simwave and NAVTOR invited customers and friends to a two-day seminar titled “The New Era of Navigation: S-100’s Road to Implementation.” on October 1-2.
Oct 81 min read


NAVTOR partners with Risk Intelligence to integrate risk into route planning
Hans Tino Hansen, CEO at Risk Intelligence and Timo Essers, e-Navigation Director at NAVTOR. NAVTOR has announced a breakthrough product launch with Risk Intelligence, helping global users of its NavStation route planning platform navigate maritime’s “dynamic risk reality” with informed peace of mind. The agreement will see Risk Intelligence’s real-time maritime security risk data integrated into NavStation , appearing as clear, customisable and relevant notifications layered
Oct 23 min read


New in NavStation 6.4: Security module, multi-port passage planning, and updates to the environmental regulations layer
We’re excited to introduce NavStation 6.4, the latest update designed to make e-Navigation more streamlined, secure, and intuitive than ever. The release brings a suite of new features that support efficient voyage planning and greater onboard situational awareness. Further strengthening our commitment to customers by developing smart digital solutions that make life easier for shipping companies and shape the future of maritime operations. What’s new in NavStation 6.4? Marit
Sep 282 min read


NAVTOR on board to support Hamburg’s iconic Cap San Diego
Visitors to Hamburg’s historic harbour area usually spot a handful of unique landmarks. Most are on land – the warehouses of the Speicherstadt and St Michael’s Church – while one rests elegantly in the gently lapping port waters.
May 82 min read


NavTracker app evolves into NavFleet app - track and monitor your vessel fleet directly from your device
The new NavFleet App features vessel and fleet tracking, ordering information and a events notifications, giving you operational overview at a glance. We're excited to announce that our trusted NavTracker mobile app is evolving into the NavFleet app. The release of this app brings together the best of both worlds for our customers and marks a significant step in the integration of our products and services . This app will receive continuous updates with features from the Nav
May 62 min read


Voyaging to perfection: the ongoing evolution of NavStation
How do you take the industry’s ‘ultimate planning tool’ and improve it? Giving users what they need, often before they know they need it, an
Apr 94 min read


Simwave and NAVTOR join forces to enhance e-Navigation training
Vladimir Kolyada, Product manager for NavStation and Valerio Ferrandino from Simwave inside the training simulator in Rotterdam...
Mar 242 min read


Digital Logbooks webinar - New Ballast Water Management Regulations
Learn about the upcoming regulations for Ballast Water Management record-keeping onboard, coming into force on Feb 1, 2025 In our latest webinar held on January 29th, the Managing Director for NAVTOR India Amitabh Sankranti and the Digital Logbooks team explains what you need to know about formats, codes, and activities to be reported under the recent changes that come into force on February 1, 2025. We will demonstrate how to comply with changes to Ballast Water Reporting
Jan 241 min read


Unique perspectives: charting the future with Tor Svanes
CEO Tor Svanes shares his thoughts about what comes next for NAVTOR NAVTOR Founder and CEO Tor Svanes is somewhat of a legend within...
Dec 9, 20247 min read


NAVTOR signs agreement with NSB GROUP
Left: Markus Thewes, CCO at NSB GROUP | Right: Tor Svanes, CEO at NAVTOR NAVTOR and NSB GROUP, a leading supplier of ship management and...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Watch the NavCLAN webinar from November 28th
NavCLAN is a Web-based application used for Audits and investigations on board. It is a comprehensive tool for improving Navigation Safety and enhancing the quality of operations. The findings can help you identify leading indicators by using an objective and process-based approach. In this webinar, we shall demonstrate how VDR Data can be used to perform Remote Navigation Audits. This webinar was aired on Thursday, 28th of November, and the recording is available to view
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Danelec and NAVTOR Partner to Further Digitalize Maritime Operations with Seamless Integration of High-Frequency Data Collection and Digital Logbook Solutions
November 2024 - Copenhagen, Denmark, and Egersund, Norway - Danelec and NAVTOR have expanded their longstanding partnership to bring...
Nov 15, 20243 min read


The new maritime S-100 standard - Where are we now?
Paul Elgar, NAVTOR OEM Business relations shares his thoughts about the current state of S-100 development For a new data standard that...
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Blog: Get a glimpse of the future of e-Navigation with S-100 on NavStation
Widespread adoption of the S-100 standard may be some way off, but it pays to familiarize yourself with the new data dawn set to break over the industry. As you may know, S-100 will be a game-changer. The flat 2D nature of S-57 ENCs will be enriched by high resolution and 3D representations of the marine environment, with layer upon layer of data overlaid onto charts empowering safer, more efficient and smarter business and operational decision making. All of a sudden you wo
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Never stand still: the constantly evolving world of e-navigation… and how to navigate it
Timo Essers, e-Navigation Director at NAVTOR Changing regulations, guidelines, data standards, geopolitics, risks, reporting – today’s...
Aug 26, 20244 min read


Mobile revolution: Logbooks finally playing digital catch-up, as NAVTOR makes ‘easy’ innovations
Amitabh Sankranti, Director of Shipping Analytics Say goodbye to scribbled handwriting, disjointed data sources and a huge administrative...
Jul 4, 20243 min read


NAVTOR accelerates IoT and AI development with Masterloop acquisition
NAVTOR has taken another step forward on its ambitious growth path with the acquisition of specialist software development company Masterloo
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Why do you need Online ENCs?
Offices don’t travel from A to B, so why should onshore teams have access to ENCs? NAVTOR’s Bjørn Kristian Sæstad explains the benefits...
May 10, 20243 min read
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