Norwegian operator of chemical tankers and gas carriers Odfjell has decided to install NAVTOR e-navigation software throughout its entire fleet of 50 deep-sea vessels.
NAVTOR will now facilitate Odfjell’s transition from paper charts to paperless navigation, ensuring that all vessels meet the class deadline for compliance with the IMO’s ECDIS mandate July 2015.
The 40,000 dwt Bow Sky is the first ship to adopt NAVTOR’s AVCS service, with a further roll out planned throughout Q1 and Q2 2015.
”The administration of paper charts takes many hours each week – it is a necessary yet laborious use of man hours. However, with NAVTOR’s digital ENC service it’s simple, taking just a few minutes. That leaves the bridge team to spend more time and focus on other important operational tasks, while also increasing job satisfaction, reducing fatigue and, therefore, boosting safety,” said NAVTOR Marketing and Communications Manager Willy Zeiler.