ZeroNorth and ClassNK have teamed up to simplify maritime compliance, launching an integration that promises to cut red tape and boost efficiency. The partnership links ZeroNorth’s SMARTShip platform with ClassNK’s MRV Portal, creating a more automated pathway for regulatory reporting.
SMARTShip, ZeroNorth’s fleet performance platform, collects real-time data from vessels and provides actionable insights to improve performance and streamline reporting. With this integration, users can now validate and approve emission reports directly within SMARTShip. Once approved, these reports are instantly uploaded to the ClassNK MRV Portal, reducing manual workload and minimizing the risk of inaccuracies.
Soren C. Meyer, CEO at ZeroNorth, highlighted the challenges of emissions data management. “Collecting, reporting, and verifying emissions data is a complex and time-consuming challenge,” he said. “It increases the risk of inaccuracies and compliance issues. Our integration with ClassNK creates a more automated, reliable compliance pathway, helping to reduce risk and unlock efficiency and profitability across the fleet.”
Dr. Yoshiya Yamaguchi, Executive Vice President at ClassNK, echoed Meyer’s sentiments, emphasizing the efficiency gains. “ClassNK will continue to contribute to maritime decarbonization by fostering collaboration with stakeholders across the maritime industry,” he stated.
The integration is a win-win for both parties. SMARTShip’s real-time analytics and data processing capabilities complement ClassNK’s MRV Portal, which stores and manages voyage data and supports document management. The MRV Portal, launched in 2017 for compliance with EU MRV regulations, connects to other reporting systems, avoiding on-board duplication of work.
This integration could reshape how the maritime industry approaches compliance and data management. By automating the reporting process, shipping companies can reduce administrative burdens, freeing up resources for other critical tasks. Moreover, the real-time data processing capabilities of SMARTShip can provide unique insights that boost performance, contributing to the industry’s decarbonization efforts.
The successful testing of the integration on selected vessels is a promising sign. With the integration now available to all SMARTShip users, the maritime industry can expect to see a shift towards more automated, efficient, and reliable compliance pathways. This development could set a new standard for regulatory reporting, encouraging other stakeholders to follow suit and foster further collaboration in the maritime sector.
As the industry grapples with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, such innovations are not just welcome but necessary. They demonstrate that technology can be a powerful ally in the drive towards a more sustainable and efficient maritime industry. The ball is now in the court of other stakeholders to build on this momentum and drive the sector forward.