CSM signs agreement with Oceanly

* Columbia Shipmanagement has agreed to install Oceanly Performance solution on board of its ships.

"Oceanly is a perfect fit for the services that Columbia wants to provide to its customers. The software will allow our technical managers to have a very intimate control of all technical aspects of our managed vessels, while at the same time ensuring complete compliance on all the emission and reporting regulations" says Mark O'Neil, Columbia Group CEO, who was visiting Norshipping and passed by Oceanly's stand to seal the deal with the company Managing Director, Giampiero Soncini. "We especially appreciate that Performance is an open system, where our own Data analysis team will be able to add or modify any algorithm, even add equipment and easily connect it to the data flow coming from the Navigation and Automation systems."

Oceanly reached an agreement for its Performance Software to be part of OneLink, a customizable solution which brings together a number of performance platforms under one umbrella, providing a unique set of digital services and solutions to the shipping industry.

"Being selected by Columbia is a privilege, and it pays for all the efforts of the past 5 years," says Mr. Soncini. "I believe Oceanly Performance to be the best in its class, and the recent number of contracts we signed shows it. Columbia is our first ship management company, and their interest in our product shows that they believe in the advantages it can bring not only to Columbia, but also to Columbia customers.''

We asked Mr. Soncini what the relationship between OneLink and Oceanly is. He explained: "OneLink, an independent company, is a perfect complement to Oceanly: it has Bunker and Lube Oil forecasts, a VR based Training module, and they manage a Control Room which is manned 24/7/365, providing Control room services to the customers who may not want to have their own. It expands our offerings in a very logical way."

"Our aim is to provide a single window offering for our customer's performance and optimization needs," says Capt. Pankaj Sharma, Managing Director of OneLink. "Operators who previously had to utilize numerous different tools & services to get all the information they needed to optimize vessel performance and manage emissions regulations can now turn to the OneLink. Through the consolidation of service providers and innovative integration of systems, OneLink is able to provide an unmatched service offering, surpassing any competitor."

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Notes to Editors:

OneLink

OneLink is a fully customisable platform providing clients with a modular offering. It integrates easily into an operator's current systems and is fully adaptable to the equipment available on board. Data protection and security is guaranteed and OneLink can be set up quickly with minimal cost.

It was created after recognising that the buying of various services frequently led to data duplication and imposed extra workload for the ship and crew. It enables operators to manage all the complexities of maritime performance and ever-changing emissions and MARPOL requirements in one simple solution, and also ensures they can be future-ready for any new requirements and developments coming into the industry.

OneLink's state-of-the-art approach incorporates the latest digital tools such as using AR/VR to create digital twins and applying machine learning to solve performance issues by predicting hull and engine health. As an aggregator of new and existing services, OneLink starts with a vessel portfolio of more than 900 vessels ranging from gas carriers to offshore platforms and has already secured a leading maritime ship manager, Columbia Shipmanagement, as an early adopter.

OneLink incorporates the following maritime performance platforms:

POCR - Vessel Performance: A one of its kind ISO 9001 certified performance centre located in Cyprus, India and Philippines. Operating 24/7/365 with experienced seafarers monitoring vessels in real time and Utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimise all aspects of navigational, operations, and commercial performance via a state-of-the-art digital platform.

Bunker-Link: Decision support tool utilising an AI-based pricing algorithm to help charterers, owners, and operators optimise bunker life cycle from purchase planning to consumption and emissions. Customers also benefit from a bunker concierge service where traders and a 24/7 operations team closely monitor all activities from RFQ to supply to post-delivery events such as testing and claims.

Route-Link: A routing service, focused on advising the best route for a vessel, based on factors such as weather forecasts, ship characteristics, ocean currents and special cargo requirements. The service offers support 24/7 365 days a year through an experienced team of ex-seafarers.

Oceanly: Next-generation approach to vessel automation that provides a holistic view across heterogeneous fleets, including old and new vessels with varying degrees of digital equipment.

Emission-Link: Comprehensive fuel and emissions monitoring system to provide information regarding IMODCS/MRV/CXII needs and readiness for EU ETS reporting, GHG and other relevant requirements. Powered by advanced forecasting systems, operators benefit from predictive emissions with capability to simulate multiple long-term scenarios.

Engine-Link: Unique app which provides owners with crucial insight into engine room operations and uses engine room data for optimal machinery health by monitoring vessel KPIs. It transforms the workload of TSIs and Chief Engineers.

Lube-Link: Streamlined lubricant management solution delivering operational expertise and unparalleled access to a diverse range of high-quality lubricants at competitive prices, through single interface reporting.

Ariva 360: Innovative gamified VR application to help crew and officers familiarise themselves with specific safety and technical features found on the vessel. A seafarer training programme, which is delivered online, using AR/VR and real-world situations.

IoT-Link: Monitoring tool using state-of-the-art smart cameras, wireless vibration and temperature sensors on the vessel to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment functionality and reliability.

For more information on OneLink please visit: https://onelink.blue/

Jill Connors / Lisa Jacobs, Elaborate Communications +44 (0)1296 682104

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