Lloyd’s Register (LR), a global provider of engineering and technology-centric professional services, has made a huge investment in Hamburg-based ship management software provider Hanseaticsoft.
Hanseaticsoft provides fleet management software solutions to optimise workflows in shipping companies[ds_preview], offering new perspectives on processes and increasing business performance. The Cloud Fleet Manager is a flexible and intuitive software suite to manage and organise the entire fleet, including inspections, crew management, purchasing and more.
The investment underlines LR’s strategy to support clients through the digital transformation of the marine and offshore industries, building a portfolio of investments and partnerships to tackle the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0.
According to Hanseaticsoft LR recently acquired the Seasafe portfolio of software solutions, which specialises in real-time data management of on board loading and stability for vessels and offshore structures.
LR also brings expertise in maritime cyber security through its collaboration with QinetiQ, having recently launched its Cyber Secure programme. LR’s cyber security specialists work with clients to identify the specific risks posed to their people, assets and business, and co-create a tailored cyber security management plan. Recognising the need to create valuable insights for clients from the vast quantities of data created by these digital solutions, LR has formed a strategic partnership with QiO, a fast- growing Industry 4.0 company, whose data platform and cloud enabled solutions are transforming how big data analytics improve clients’ operational effectiveness and reduce risks.
According to own information Hanseaticsoft will remain an independent open platform but will leverage LR’s global network to build its capability, with three new sales offices in Athens, Copenhagen and Singapore planned for 2017, and at least five other branches are to follow in 2018. The Hamburg-based company was advised in this transaction by MCF Corporate Finance, Christoph Stoecker.
Furthermore Hanseaticsoft has prepared its Cloud Fleet Manager for the new MRV requirements that come into force at 1. January 2018. Therefore the report section was added with the relevant key figures. These are starting port and port of destination including date and time of departure and arrival, fuel consumption and emissions factor per fuel type, emitted CO2, covered distance, time at sea, carried goods and transport work.
On this basis and becuase of the data from the bunker and event reports, the Cloud Fleet Manager provides an overview of CO2 emission of each fleet by continuously comparing the fuel used at the beginning of the journey with the daily consumption and other factors such as the loaded goods. Thanks to a graphical timeline view, the shipping company receives an overview of the CO2 emissions of its whole fleet at any time.
