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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe ST Dashboard also plays an important role in daily operations. \u201cI look at the dashboard every day. It provides instant insight: where the ships are, who is sailing and who is stationary. Everything clearly brought together. When vessels are stationary, we always check how things are and whether everything meets safety standards. Because we see everything, we can make adjustments where necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saving Time with ST EMISSIONS
The demand for emission reports in inland shipping is growing rapidly. Thanks to ST EMISSIONS, Vario Shipping Group can deliver these reports quickly and accurately. \u201cWith the mts Balder, we have a contract with a customer for sailing on HVO. The vessel sailed for two months on gas oil, then two months on HVO20, and finally on HVO80,\u201d Tim explains. \u201cThe customer asked if we could provide a report on this. Thanks to ST EMISSIONS, that saves an enormous amount of work. Within two days, we had all the data collected and sent. Because we could deliver so quickly, we also received feedback from the customer very quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smarter and More Sustainable Sailing with ST SAILING
\u201cHonestly, it started as a bet,\u201d Tim laughs. \u201cWe thought: what we have now works just fine. After a short test, we were convinced. The difference was huge. Today, six vessels in the fleet sail with ST SAILING. Every newbuild that joins the fleet is also equipped with ST SAILING.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ST SAILING uses data and AI to automatically stay on course, save fuel and increase safety. The combination of autonomous pilot steering (ALA) and Collision Detection forms the basis for further automation on board. \u201cThe system automatically calculates the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), so we know in time whether we can increase speed or sail more calmly. Recently, \u2018changing lanes\u2019 has also become possible, resulting in smoother sailing,\u201d Tim says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Innovation is Tim\u2019s thing: \u201cI\u2019m young and I love seeing how technology is changing inland shipping. Even the more experienced captains are starting to experience the added value of ST SAILING. Fewer manual actions mean less chance of errors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharing Data Easily with ST CONNECT
With ST CONNECT, Vario Shipping Group effortlessly shares data with various external parties. \u201cWe have, among other things, a connection with Green Award, which gives us discounts on port dues \u2013 always a nice bonus. In addition, we connect via ST CONNECT with Marad Cloud, one of the most widely used maintenance systems in inland shipping. Running hours, RPM, oil pressure and coolant temperature are automatically transmitted and clearly displayed. One system that brings everything together makes our work much more efficient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working Together Towards a Shared Goal
What Vario Shipping Group values most is the collaboration. \u201cWe need ST, but ST also needs us,\u201d Tim says with a smile. \u201cIt\u2019s great that our captains have direct contact with the support department. The people there have sailed themselves, so they understand exactly what we mean. Everything is resolved quickly and in a friendly way.\u201d
He concludes with a message: \u201cKeep up the good work. You\u2019re really doing great, but stay sharp on the changes within inland shipping. Developments are moving fast!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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