VPS, Blue Water Trade Winds to provide digital services for fuel and emission savings

Marine fuels testing company VPS and Blue Water Trade Winds on Thursday (27 June) announced a strategic partnership to integrate Blue Water Optimum Speed Services (BOSS) alongside the VPS existing suite of data-driven decarbonisation services.

Both firms said the collaboration represents a significant advancement in the maritime industry, as it combines the expertise and resources to deliver comprehensive voyage optimisation, management services and fuel testing services to vessel operators worldwide.

BOSS is a complete voyage optimisation and management service designed to maximise operational efficiency, and fuel- and emission savings for vessels. 

VPS BOSS will enable vessel operators to log validated data, optimise routes, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance environmental sustainability. 

Through this partnership, VPS said its current and new customers will be able to access advanced vessel reporting, voyage planning and optimisation tools.

Kumaresh Gupta, Managing Director of Blue Water Trade Winds, commented: “We are thrilled to join forces with VPS to offer our BOSS services to the extensive number of companies using VPS´ fuel testing and decarb-related services. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower vessel operators to achieve optimal performance and efficiency across their fleet.”

Jan Wilhelmsson, COO, Digital & Decarbonisation of VPS, said:  “We are excited to integrate BOSS services into the VPS portfolio of digital tools, enhancing our offering with comprehensive vessel reporting & voyage optimization capabilities. This collaboration reflects our dedication to providing our customers with the services and insights they need to navigate the complexities of the maritime industry effectively.”

The integrated service will be branded as VPS BOSS and will be immediately commercially available for vessel owners. VPS BOSS enables vessel owners in the ocean going segments, such as bulk, container vessels and tankers to expand on the benefits from their existing VPS customer relationship.

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Published: 28 June, 2024