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Fleet safety and efficiency improvements see Turkiye's pioneer shipowner sign a new three-year contract for global weather intelligence provider's comprehensive performance monitoring platform.  Yasa has subscribed to Weathernews' market-pioneer SeaNavigator platform for the past two years and will continue with its premium package that includes route optimization, accurate vessel performance monitoring, and full environmental support covering CII (Carbon Intensity Index), EU ETS, CO2 Emissions Monitoring Service (ESM), as well as Fuel EU reporting. The agreement covers Yasa's entire bulker and tanker fleets as well as future vessel purchases. Enhancing Fleet Safety and Efficiency Weathernews also provides its Optimum Ship Routeing (OSR) service to Yasa's bulk and tanker fleet on requestWeathernews' in-house meteorologists and voyage planners are in communication with ships across the Yasa fleet on a daily basis, in addition to arranging regular workshops with the company's operations department. Constant performance monitoring of individual vessels feeds into accurate voyage audit reports. On request, Weathernews also provides its Optimum Ship Routeing (OSR) service to Yasa's bulk and tanker fleet. "We are delighted to continue our collaboration with Weathernews, a global leader in maritime weather and navigation services. Their cutting-edge solutions and accurate forecasts have been instrumental in enhancing the safety and efficiency of our operations at sea. Weathernews’ expertise and innovative approach make them an indispensable partner in tackling the challenges of maritime logistics. We look forward to achieving even greater milestones together," said Capt. Serkan Ozturk of Yasa. Yasa Reaffirms Weathernews Partnership "On the back of a strong relationship forged over the past two years, we are naturally very happy that Yasa's top management has opted to continue to work with us. They assessed the competition but we remained their top choice, which is a robust vote of confidence in our platform and technology," said Filotas Paschos, Business Development Manager at Weathernews. Yasa is Turkiye's strongest shipping player and one of Weathernews' most important customers worldwide. "Our solutions are tailored to customers' specific requirements and our focus on objectively protecting their interests has won the favour of compatriot shipping companies who follow Yasa's strong example," Paschos added.

Weathernews Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig West as our new European CEO, effective immediately. Craig will join the company's Executive Leadership Team, bringing a wealth of experience in the cloud, data, analytics, and AI industries, having successfully achieved growth and profitability across startup, scale-up, and corporate organisations. Craig's experience Renowned for his expertise in go-to-market commercial strategies, P&L management, and enterprise SaaS, Craig has a proven track record in strategy creation, sales methodologies, team development, and customer engagement. His leadership philosophy emphasises trust, integrity, and professionalism, focusing on individual development and cross-functional teamwork to achieve high performance and revenue growth. Real-time weather information "Leading Weathernews in Europe is an incredible opportunity," said Craig. "Our unique value proposition, serving millions with real-time weather information and critical decision-support analytics, positions us at the forefront of innovation across mission-critical industries. I am excited to leverage our AI and data-driven solutions to drive growth, enhance customer value, and prioritise safety as the core value in all our operations." Climate and weather resilience solutions Keemoon Kwon, Executive Officer of Sea Planning Division at Weathernews Inc., expressed his enthusiasm regarding Craig’s appointment, "We are thrilled to welcome Craig to our leadership team." "His background of success and deep understanding of the weather industry make him the ideal person to lead our European expansion. We are confident his vision and leadership will drive our mission to deliver superior climate and weather resilience solutions for our customers." Weather forecasting services Craig West joins Weathernews from a distinguished career where he has consistently driven growth, spearheaded the creation of new innovative solutions, and achieved performance even in mature industries. Weathernews Inc. continues to be at the forefront of innovation, committed to providing cutting-edge weather forecasting services that support maritime operations worldwide.