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Berge Bulk adopts Sofar's Wayfinder across fleet to bolster decarbonisation strategy

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Berge Bulk adopts Sofar's Wayfinder across fleet to bolster decarbonisation strategy
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Berge Bulk adopts Sofar's Wayfinder across fleet to bolster decarbonisation strategy

2024-08-13 21:30 Last Updated At:21:45

Berge Bulk uses Sofar Ocean's Wayfinder dynamic voyage optimisation platform to increase fleet efficiency and accelerate its "Maritime Marshall Plan" for decarbonisation.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berge Bulk, one of the world's leading independent dry bulk owners, and Sofar Ocean, a San Francisco-based maritime technology company, announce that Berge Bulk has adopted Sofar's Wayfinder platform across its fleet of owned vessels, including new vessels equipped with wind propulsion technology.

Berge Bulk uses Wayfinder's dynamic voyage optimisation to save fuel, time, and emissions, supporting the carrier's "Maritime Marshall Plan" decarbonisation strategy. Wayfinder leverages the most accurate marine weather forecasts — powered by Sofar's global network of ocean sensors — and data-driven vessel performance models that are continuously calibrated using the best available weather and vessel data.

"Using innovative technology to boost vessel efficiency is key to our 'Maritime Marshall Plan' for decarbonisation," said James Marshall, founder and CEO of Berge Bulk. "Sofar's Wayfinder helps us understand fleet performance and importantly improves the vessels route optimisation as we aim for a zero-emissions fleet."

"By reducing uncertainty in the weather predictions, Wayfinder delivers significant efficiency gains immediately and does so voyage after voyage, saving an average of 4—6% on fuel and emissions," said Tim Janssen, co-founder and CEO of Sofar Ocean. "We are excited about the role of Wayfinder in supporting new technologies to drive the energy transition and look forward to partnering with Berge Bulk on its journey to decarbonisation."

Berge Bulk's adoption of Wayfinder is the latest in a series of decarbonisation initiatives aimed at achieving zero scope 1 emissions fleetwide by 2050. In the past year, Berge Bulk has equipped two ships — Newcastlemax vessel Berge Olympus and Valemax carrier Berge Neblina — with wind propulsion technology. Wayfinder is used on both sail-assisted vessels to maximise the benefits of the sails on efficiency. As Berge Bulk outfits more vessels with wind propulsion and invests in additional decarbonisation initiatives like alternative fuels, it will utilise Wayfinder to help measure and optimise the performance of each new technology.

Wayfinder provides dynamic route and RPM guidance that accounts for variations in weather, market, and vessel performance. Wayfinder uses Sofar's superior weather forecasts, powered by its proprietary global ocean sensor network. These data-driven weather models greatly reduce forecast uncertainty and increase vessel performance model accuracy, ensuring Wayfinder keeps vessels on the most efficient path to port.

"Better weather data and forecasts are a cornerstone to unlock superior vessel performance models and voyage optimisation," said Janssen. "Our partnership with Berge Bulk is built on this philosophy and we are committed to help prepare its fleet for a present and future defined by decarbonisation. We know that there is no silver bullet for getting to net zero, but are confident that voyage optimisation is a stepping stone technology to support the efficient rollout of new, green technologies."

About Berge Bulk

Berge Bulk is one of the world's leading independent dry bulk owners and has an outstanding record for its reliable, safe and efficient delivery of commodities around the world. Starting out with 12 vessels in 2007, the company now owns, operates, and manages a fleet of 90 safe and fuel-efficient vessels, equating to more than 15 million DWT. Berge Bulk's vision is to lead the world to a zero-carbon future through safe, efficient and sustainable shipping.

About Sofar Ocean

Sofar connects the world's oceans to power a more sustainable future. The largest maritime shipping companies in the world use its Wayfinder dynamic voyage optimisation platform to save fuel, time, and emissions, and accelerate long-term decarbonisation initiatives. Wayfinder is powered by Sofar's global network of ocean weather sensors and proprietary high-accuracy weather forecasts.

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

Berge Bulk adopts Sofar's Wayfinder across fleet to bolster decarbonisation strategy

Berge Bulk adopts Sofar's Wayfinder across fleet to bolster decarbonisation strategy

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SecPod SanerNow Named Leader & Outperformer in GigaOm's Patch Management Report

2025-01-22 03:54 Last Updated At:04:15

SanerNow achieves perfect scores in multiple key areas, underlining its patch management effectiveness and leading innovation in the patching space.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SecPod is proud to announce its recognition as a Leader and Outperformer in the 2024 GigaOm Radar for Patch Management. This acknowledgment highlights the exceptional innovation and capabilities of SecPod's flagship solution, SanerNow, in the patch management domain.

SanerNow earned a score of 5/5 in multiple key areas, including patch lifecycle management, patch testing, patch prioritization, and its source repository, further underscoring its comprehensive patch management features.

SanerNow differentiates itself from other patching solutions in its advanced risk-based remediation process that incorporates factors like vulnerability severity and asset criticality to empower organizations to focus their efforts on the most dangerous risks.

"Today's patch management market is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by AI, threat intelligence, and the growing complexity of cybersecurity challenges," said Whit Walters. "SecPod's SanerNow platform offers a practical approach that moves beyond routine updates, integrating patch management with risk assessment and exposure tracking to help organizations address security challenges in increasingly complex IT environment," Whit Walters, the report's analyst, states.

"Our mission has always been to redefine cybersecurity by making prevention the cornerstone of a safer, cyber-resilient world. Today's patch management tools often fall short of delivering the holistic and proactive approach organizations need. Being named a Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar is a testament to our focus on innovation and our commitment to empowering organizations with simplified, automated solutions that stop cyberattacks before they even start," said Chandrashekhar Basavanna, CEO of SecPod. 

Today's enterprises need an integrated, automatable, and unified approach to risk remediation to cyberattacks, and SanerNow is built on the Continuous Vulnerability and Exposure Management (CVEM) framework created by SecPod to do just that. Our CVEM framework integrates risk detection, assessment, prioritization, and remediation under a single umbrella to overcome siloed solutions and prevent cyberattacks effectively.

This recognition also further cements SanerNow's position as a trusted solution for enterprises and organizations of all sizes. By addressing critical vulnerabilities with speed and precision, SanerNow empowers businesses to stay secure in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

For more information on the GigaOm Radar for Patch Management, visit our website. 

About SecPod: SecPod is a SaaS-based cybersecurity technology company created with a singular, unwavering goal of preventing cyberattacks. Founded in 2008, the company provides top-of-the-line advanced vulnerability management and cloud security solutions that strengthen organizations' cybersecurity posture worldwide. 

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SecPod SanerNow Named Leader & Outperformer in GigaOm's Patch Management Report

SecPod SanerNow Named Leader & Outperformer in GigaOm's Patch Management Report

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