Exploring the shipping industry’s latest updates in collaboration with Lloyd’s List

Collaboration is key. By building strong partnerships with industry experts, we make sure OpenOcean STUDIO is shaped around what really matters to our customers.  

Among those partnerships is our ongoing collaboration with Lloyd’s List, the maritime industry’s most trusted news source. With over 300 years of experience, Lloyd's List remains one of the most trusted names in the industry, providing daily updates on economic cycles, market shifts and innovation.  

During this collaboration, we have contributed a series of in-depth articles exploring critical issues in the shipping industry. From regulatory developments such as FuelEU Maritime and emissions regulations to operational transformation in areas like voyage optimisation and crew management. Our insights reflect our commitment to a smarter, data-driven maritime future. Below is a round-up of the expert pieces we have shared so far, each offering a unique perspective on the forces shaping the industry today: 

Understanding FuelEU Maritime 

As new regulations add complexity to emissions tracking and reporting, we delve into the latest framework about FuelEU Maritime. Part of the EU’s “Fit for 55” initiative effective in 2025, FuelEU Maritime demands shipowners track and report greenhouse gas intensity, mandates use of cleaner fuels and shore power and imposes penalties for non-compliance 

The Lloyd’s List article explores why data-driven decision-making is essential for navigating FuelEU Maritime and the evolving emissions landscape. As our Founder, Richard Buckley, mentions in the article, “Digital technology needs to go beyond compliance, and next-generation platforms such as ours empower customers with predictive capabilities, enabling proactive monitoring and intervention to optimise operations and reduce emissions”. 

Read the article here. 

How AI-powered management by exception may transform ship management 

The article explores the concept of Management by Exception (MbE), where AI automatically handles routine tasks and alerts managers to anomalies only. By automating routine processes and surfacing only critical deviations, MbE enables teams to focus on efficiency, compliance, and sustainability without data overload. 

With real-time alerts and data-driven insights, OpenOcean STUDIO is leading the way in management by exception by unifying fleet management, voyage execution, and compliance tracking empowering professionals to optimise fleet performance and navigate regulatory complexities. 

Learn more about Management by Exception in shipping in the article, here. 

Delivering performance and competitive advantages through voyage optimisation 

Inefficient voyages are no longer sustainable. With rising fuel costs and tightening environmental regulations, leveraging modern digital systems to optimise voyages is essential. 

The article details how voyage optimisation can effectively reduce emissions, fuel use and transit time while maintaining safety. Voyage optimisation tools integrate weather routing and vessel modelling, empowering crews and shoreside operators to dynamically adjust routes, using real-time forecasts, vessel-specific digital twins and scenario analysis. 

Read more about how voyage optimisation can significantly enhance compliance and profitability, at Lloyd’s List article. 

Why management by exception could be shipping’s future 

This podcast explains how Management by Exception (MbE) tools can automate routine operations and issue alerts when they detect anomalies and deviations from a system’s normal operating conditions. 

Richard Buckley joins Paul Gunton for a 1:1 fascinating discussion about why MbE can be the future of the shipping industry. By drawing parallels to car dashboards and satnav systems the podcast notes how MbE improves compliance, reduces oversight burdens, and enhances responsiveness, benefiting from advances in artificial intelligence (AI).  

Listen to the full podcast episode here. 

Now is time for change in crew management 

This article examines the complex logistics of crew deployment (tracking training, certification, visas, travel and rotation) in an industry responsible for 90% of global trade. Traditional tools including spreadsheets and emails face significant challenges with dynamic changes like delays or port changes. 

Digital tools improve operational reliability, seafarer welfare and documentation accuracy, resulting in reduced financial risks tied to mismanagement.  

Explore how technology is reshaping crew management and setting a new standard across the maritime industry in the Lloyd's List article. 

The role of data in modern maritime operations 

Highlighting data as a critical asset, this article explains how real-time, integrated information gives maritime professionals visibility into fuel performance, safety metrics, maintenance alerts, and voyage trends. 

As Tom Melamed, Head of Data Science at 90POE, explains: “Right now, we are seeing a real shift in the maritime industry: data is no longer viewed as something extra, but as a vital tool for driving performance”. 

Learn more about how digital solutions are changing the way decisions are made, from daily operations to long-term planning, in the Lloyd’s List article.  

Enhancing compliance through digital certificate management 

Each vessel requires a range of documents, with common certificates including the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC), the Document of Compliance (DOC), the Safety Management Certificate (SMC), and various crew certifications. Tracking and renewing these documents is a complex and time-consuming task that introduces significant risk for businesses. 

As the industry undergoes digital transformation amid tightening regulations, relying on spreadsheets and emails for manual tracking only increases that risk. This article explores how OpenOcean STUDIO offers a single platform for securely storing certificate data, making it easily accessible to authorised users. 

Certificate management, like many maritime operations, is experiencing a major shift. What was once a manual, vessel-by-vessel process is now becoming a key part of shipping’s broader digital evolution. Read more in the Lloyd’s List article. 

Through our partnership with Lloyd’s List, we are proud to contribute forward-thinking insights that help shape the industry's evolution. By utilising data, automation and creating a single platform for managing fleet operations, we aim to support maritime professionals in navigating change with clarity and confidence. 

Stay connected as we continue to explore new trends, share practical solutions and drive progress across global shipping.