DBJ joins Blue Vispy Consortium
Helsinki-based maritime software and data services provider Napa has announced that the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has joined the Blue Visby Consortium.
The Blue Visby project focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry by around 15% by addressing the "sail fast, then wait" practice, where ships sail at high speeds across oceans and then wait at anchorages, increasing emissions significantly.
DBJ is the first financial institution to join the consortium, offering financial expertise and advice to support the development of the system. The Blue Visby platform, backed by Napa's digital technology, aims to optimise vessel arrival times, reducing speed and emissions without compromising competitiveness.
The project has gained momentum, with Marubeni and Blue Visby already achieving a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions on 68 gas and chemical tankers. The Blue Visby Consortium has grown from 13 to 31 members since its launch, with key stakeholders in the maritime industry involved. (pb)