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OrbitMI CEO Ali Riaz has been named among the Top 10 Technology Leaders of 2024 in Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s prestigious annual rankings of the 100 most influential people in shipping, underscoring the NYC-based maritime software company’s major role in the digital transformation of the industry. Riaz, who retained his sixth ranking from 2023, represents the only pure software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm on the keenly watched list of pioneering players “driving real digit...
OrbitMI has been named in the Thetius 150 ranking of the most innovative companies in the maritime industry for 2024, recognising the NYC-based software firm’s pioneering role in integrating data technologies to break down barriers to digital transformation. Maritime intelligence and analytics The provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions is listed among the top 50 innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – commercial organisations more than five years o...
OrbitMI, a globally renowned provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce Michelle Chowey as its new Head of Software Solutions for the APAC region, as of 20 May 2024. Michelle Chowey brings a wealth of experience in maritime technology, with a career that includes leadership roles in customer success, sales, and business development within the navigational and crewing software sectors. Michelle Chowey Michelle Chowey comes to OrbitMI from Ocean Tech...
OrbitMI, a global provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tobias Constien as its new Director of Product Management, effective April 2024. Tobias Constien brings experience in maritime technology, with a robust background in digital transformation, product strategy, and innovation within the sector. Digitalisation and sustainability Tobias Constien joined OrbitMI from zero44, where he played a role in advancing digital initiatives a...
The accuracy of AIS data used to track ship movements is vital for the analysis of vessel performance in areas such as fuel consumption. OrbitMI has therefore collaborated with Maritime Data on a joint project to enhance the screening of AIS data providers so it can deliver the best quality data for clients. Orbit vessel performance platform “We are continuously striving to optimise data inputs for users of our newly upgraded Orbit vessel performance platform to improve business decisio...
Transportation of LNG entails complex decision-making processes that must be managed effectively to ensure operational efficiency and environmental compliance. And LNG operators can take a lead in sustainable shipping by leveraging advanced data-driven technologies to enhance performance in this fast-expanding sector, says OrbitMI. Green shift The LNG business is at the forefront of the green shift in shipping as liquefied natural gas (LNG) is seen as an important transition fuel, given signi...
OrbitMI announces the launch of its latest Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering, tailored specifically for maritime industry players in the dry bulk sector. This new product delivers precise and timely data to support decision-making and boost operational efficiency across the maritime industry. Vessel and Company Particulars The Vessel and Company Particulars product provides comprehensive information on various vessel characteristics, enabling ship owners and operators to leverage up-to-date da...
OrbitMI, a pioneering provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Youn Lee as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 1, 2024. Lee, who officially joined OrbitMI on October 1, 2023, brings a wealth of experience in finance and operations, with a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in digital transformation across various industries. OrbitMI's mission Youn Lee joins OrbitMI from Newsmax TV, where he serv...
Rapid technological change, complex regulation, and competitive pressures are driving digital transformation in the shipping industry. But navigating a confusing software landscape can be difficult and sound decision-making is essential to minimise innovation risk, according to OrbitMI. Automation solutions Industry spending has soared in recent years on intelligent process automation solutions geared to boosting efficiency, reducing costs, curbing emissions, and improving safety for shipping...
OrbitMI’s reporting tool is being integrated with the cloud platform Veracity by DNV to ease the process of compliance for ship owners and operators by enabling trusted emissions data to be shared with regulators and stakeholders. Stena Bulk is the first shipping company to take advantage of the new integration for the DNV-developed digital ecosystem that hosts verified operational data from more than 10,000 vessels and has over 300,000 users, including ship owners and managers, charterer...