Shipnet, a leading Norwegian maritime technology company, is unveiling its latest advancement, Helix AI, ahead of its participation in Sea Asia Singapore next week. This groundbreaking new offering enhances the company’s revolutionary Helix product, designed to redefine decision-making within the shipping industry through the power of advanced data analysis.
Revolutionizing Data Utilization in Shipping
First launched at Posidonia 2024, Helix offers a digital representation of a shipping business, enabling the seamless integration and analysis of data from a wide range of operational areas such as safety, pricing, procurement, and more. By drawing from diverse data inputs, Helix generates actionable insights that empower shipping companies to optimize their operations and improve efficiency.
Niall Jack, Director of Product Management at Shipnet, emphasized the strategic importance of AI in Helix’s evolution. “We’ve always envisioned AI playing a critical role in Helix. Developing and training our AI models has taken time, but with the accumulation of historical data, we now have a robust, well-tested platform ready to deploy accurate models.”
Helix – The Power of AI Integration
Helix is more than just a data warehouse. It is a sophisticated platform that integrates machine learning to generate valuable insights for Shipnet’s customers. Through this combination, the AI models developed by Shipnet continuously refine the accuracy of the data, enabling real-time validations, recommendations, and optimizations without requiring customers to manually configure complex algorithms or rule sets.
Jack highlighted the key differentiator of this AI-powered approach: “Our AI models allow us to provide validations and optimizations in real-time. There’s no need for customers to set up complicated systems or configurations. Instead, we use their historical data to predict future actions, ensuring operations remain aligned with past behaviors,” he explained.
This shift towards AI automation promises to ease the burden on shipping companies, who are often faced with the challenge of reducing manpower on shore teams while managing increased workloads. Helix offers an innovative solution to this challenge by automating workflows such as order population, requisitions, and document generation—eliminating the need for human intervention.
Enhancing Customer Experience and Service Offerings
Shipnet’s commitment to AI is also focused on transforming the customer experience. Niall Jack continued, “With Helix, we aim to redefine how we deliver services, tailoring them to each customer’s unique needs. We intend to adopt new technologies as they emerge, continuously customizing the services and insights we provide. As AI capabilities evolve, we envision features like natural language querying—allowing customers to ask Helix to generate detailed reports, such as safety-related incident summaries, complete with graphs and diagrams, in seconds.”
The ability to quickly access structured insights in real-time is expected to be a game-changer for the shipping industry, enabling more informed decision-making with fewer manual processes.
Shipnet’s Longstanding Legacy in Shipping Technology
Established in 1991, Shipnet has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of integrated vessel management software, utilized by over 150 businesses in 31 countries. Known for its deep expertise in the shipping industry, Shipnet combines technical, commercial, financial, and analytical operations into a single cohesive solution. This comprehensive approach allows shipping companies to make better, data-driven decisions at every stage of their operations.
The launch of Helix AI is seen as an extension of this commitment, helping customers better manage costs and optimize resources by providing real-time insights and recommendations.
Transforming the Industry’s Approach to Data
John Wills, Head of Customer Experience at Shipnet, commented on the value of data in the shipping industry, saying, “It’s not uncommon for businesses in shipping to struggle with insufficient data. With Helix AI, we funnel critical data into one platform, giving companies the power to gain a deeper understanding of their performance and make better decisions based on accurate, real-time insights.”
The integration of AI with Helix represents a leap forward for Shipnet, enhancing the platform’s capabilities and empowering shipping businesses to meet the evolving challenges of the industry.
Meet Shipnet at Sea Asia Singapore
For those attending Sea Asia Singapore next week, Shipnet will be showcasing Helix AI at Stand B2-E30. The team will be available to demonstrate how the platform works and how it can transform shipping businesses by streamlining workflows and generating actionable insights in real time.
About Shipnet
Shipnet has been at the forefront of maritime technology since its founding in 1991. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the company’s integrated vessel management software is relied upon by businesses around the world to optimize fleet operations, ensure business compliance, and enhance profitability. Shipnet’s legacy in shipping technology is built on three decades of experience solving the industry’s toughest challenges, from voyage planning to cargo analysis, and from fleet organization to regulatory compliance.
With Helix AI, Shipnet is taking its commitment to the next level by leveraging advanced data analytics to help businesses make faster, more informed decisions and drive operational efficiency across the maritime sector.
For more information on Helix AI, visit Shipnet’s team at Sea Asia Singapore, Stand B2-E30.
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