A key part of this new direction is a substantial order for built at the Qingdao Beihai shipyard in China. These new ships are:
Features a Man-Machine Interface (MMI) designed for high-stress environments, allowing for rapid data entry and intuitive map manipulation.
Our fleet renewal strategy is intentional. By continuing to recycle older tonnage and focusing on high-specification newbuilds, Euronav is positioning its fleet for the final years of the fossil fuel transition. We are not simply moving oil; we are doing so with the lowest possible carbon intensity per tonne-mile. Euronav Compass
A key feature of this software is its ability to integrate with a and other input sources like GPS, AIS, and depth sounders to drive an autopilot system. The software's mapping and navigation capabilities are considered among the first of their kind for PC-based chart plotters.
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Euronav Compass is a proprietary enterprise resource planning (ERP) and fleet management platform tailored specifically for the crude oil shipping industry. Operating a massive fleet of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and Suezmax vessels requires intense coordination. Compass acts as the digital nervous system for the company, bridging the communication gap between the shore-based management teams (in hubs like Antwerp, Athens, London, and Singapore) and the seafarers out at sea. Core Pillars of the Compass Platform
At the heart of Euronav’s modern operations is a commitment to data-driven decision-making. The company has historically utilized advanced tracking and reporting tools to manage one of the world's largest tanker fleets. By continuing to recycle older tonnage and focusing
Traditional VLCCs were built for the 2000s boom: speed over efficiency. The Compass uses a (a MAN B&W design) paired with a large-diameter, fixed-pitch propeller optimized for slow steaming (12–13 knots rather than 15–16).
