An innovative cloud-based performance software that takes fleet remote monitoring and subsequent reductions in fuel use and decarbonisation to a new level, is to be installed on the Columbia Group's managed fleet.

Oceanly forms an important part of OneLink, a customisable solution which brings together a number of performance platforms under one umbrella, helping maritime operators manage the complexities of vessel performance, while reducing costs and workload.

With the ability to accommodate both hardware and data management both onboard ship and ashore, OneLink can undertake high-level performance management across many modern vessel types including tankers, dry cargo, cruise ships and even new age LNG vessels, delivering an unparalleled service.

Through OneLink performance solutions, combined with Oceanly, owners and managers can detect energy inefficiency; compare sisterships, engines, and even crew between each other, to establish best practice and thereby drive down the emissions; improve their vessel's CII-rating; secure the data they need to better understand where the potentials are for the specific ships, and what type of ESDs can be utilized for any particular ship; and measure the effects of their installations before they deploy the technology on other ships.

Oceanly's unique feature is its dual system, collecting and dashboarding performance data both onboard and ashore. With real-time data available to the onboard team, there's no need to rely on shore-based updates, resulting in faster reactions and improved decision-making.

Pankaj Sharma, who has recently taken over as Managing Director of OneLink, says that OneLink is future ready: "With the dynamic influx of emissions regulations coming in, we wanted a platform that was customisable, ready to integrate and scaleable for the future, which is how we partnered with Oceanly via OneLink."

He added: "We believe that with OneLink, we can bring in combined operational and technical efficiencies of between 5% and 12%. We have conducted pilots and understood the capabilities and these figures are very realistic.

"We recognise that change management is often not accounted for. However, at OneLink we adapt customer's existing processes while customising the solution for our clients."

OneLink solutions, combined with Oceanly, handles fleets that use sensor data, but can also analyse information coming from manual inputs on older ships or vessels without sensors. This makes the solution a reliable software not only for new ships, but also for ships that have been in service for a while or for vessels where there is not full access to sensors (for instance short term Time Charter vessels).

Using standard or proprietary solutions, Oceanly's Data Collector (DC) can connect to any data source such as automation and navigation systems, onboard sensor systems and flow meters, while other systems such as ECDIS can also be integrated. The data not only allows real-time monitoring but the possibility to analyse historical data.

Using sensor data for vessel reporting instead of manual input results in many benefits such as increased sensor data accuracy, reduced errors, increased efficiency, better decision making because of accurate and up-to-date data, real time detection of potential hazards, as well as better compliance.

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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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