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How safe are our cars, really? While we may be excellent drivers, that means nothing if the car itself is suffering from mechanical faults. Cars over a certain age are obliged to undergo MOT certification every year, but during the 12 months between checks, there’s actually no legal need to undergo regular maintenance.

Helsinki, Finland – A new software tool, the Optimum Speed Assistant, is helping ship operators to analyse real-time data on sea conditions alongside historical information about a vessel’s performance to set its optimum speed. This can ensure Just-in-Time (JiT) arrival in port and may save ship operators up to 3% a year in fuel-related costs.