Hong Kong | 8 October 2025 – Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern), a global leader in independent ship management, has officially unveiled its innovative Sustainability and Performance Services (SAPS), a cutting-edge digital solution designed to assist charterers and commercial operators in navigating the intricate landscape of maritime decarbonisation and transforming vessel performance through intelligent, data-driven insights.
This launch signifies a major leap in Anglo-Eastern’s commitment to leveraging technology for operational excellence, fuel efficiency, and maritime sustainability, while simultaneously alleviating regulatory pressures and delivering substantial fuel cost savings.
SAPS is built around the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with real-time vessel and voyage data. This synergy provides data-driven intelligence crucial for optimising fuel consumption, improving route planning, and ensuring comprehensive compliance with a rapidly evolving array of environmental regulations. The comprehensive platform is a direct and robust response to the industry’s most pressing challenges, offering a powerful tool to manage the stringent requirements of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), FuelEU, Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), and other global and local regulations.
The service is structured across seven key service categories, which collectively form a holistic approach:
- Crew training and empowerment
- Vessel performance monitoring
- Vessel inspection and optimisation
- AI-enabled vessel performance forecasting
- Charter-specific performance contracts
- Paint performance and advisory
- Environmental and compliance audit services
Niraj Nanda, Chief Commercial Officer at Anglo-Eastern, commented on the significance of the new offering, stating, “SAPS exemplifies Anglo-Eastern’s dedication to innovation and sustainable shipping. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, we help our clients significantly reduce fuel consumption – one of the largest operational expenses – while navigating the growing complexity and cost of compliance. With regulatory requirements evolving rapidly, the cost of staying compliant now often exceeds fuel costs themselves. SAPS provides the intelligence and tools needed to manage both efficiently.”
Swapnodeep Mondal, Group Managing Director of Operations and Shared Services at Anglo-Eastern, further highlighted the platform’s holistic nature: “This marks a significant step forward. SAPS is more than a service offering; it’s a holistic platform that brings together the deep expertise of our sustainability and performance teams with intelligent technology. This enables us to support our full base of clients and their charter parties with tailored insights and hands-on guidance that drive meaningful operational outcomes.”
Proven Results from Rigorous Testing
The underlying systems of the SAPS platform have already undergone rigorous, real-world testing across Anglo-Eastern’s managed fleet. Data collected from 2023 to 2025 demonstrates remarkable results:
- Over 800 vessels monitored across nearly 46,000 voyages.
- Over 4,300 crew members trained for vessel optimisation.
- Over 739,000 performance reports analysed.
- Achieved a reduction of over 700,000 MT in CO2 emissions.
- Achieved a reduction of over 225,000 MT in fuel usage.
- Translated into estimated cost savings of approximately USD $135 million.
Key Benefits of the SAPS Platform
The platform’s intelligent analytics are designed to empower fleet managers and crews, enabling informed decision-making that cuts costs, enhances safety, and minimises the carbon footprint of maritime operations. Key benefits include:
- Real-time voyage optimisation based on weather, vessel performance, and operational constraints.
- Predictive fuel consumption modelling with scenario-based recommendations.
- Seamless regulatory compliance management for international maritime standards.
- User-friendly dashboards enhancing communication between onboard and shoreside teams.
Vipin Achan, Head of Performance at Anglo-Eastern, affirmed the depth of the new service, saying, “From first mile to last tonne – we make performance more than a metric, but a habit that cultivates operational excellence.”
As a subscription-based service, Anglo-Eastern’s SAPS strengthens the Group’s position at the forefront of digital transformation in ship management, comprehensively supporting ship owners, charterers, and operators in meeting both demanding commercial goals and critical environmental responsibilities.
About Anglo-Eastern
Anglo-Eastern is a leading global provider of independent ship management services, known for its excellence and innovation driven by a passion for seafaring and for ships. With nearly 50 years of maritime heritage, Anglo-Eastern manages a diverse fleet of vessels worldwide and offers both cadet and crew training through its esteemed maritime academy and strategically located training centres.
Today, Anglo-Eastern oversees around 700 vessels under full technical management, another 250 ships under crew management, and has managed nearly 1,000 newbuilding’s and conversions. The company supports its fleet with more than 37,000 seafarers and over 2,100 shore employees, based out of its Hong Kong head office and 29 other locations worldwide. Integrity and doing the right things the right way are at the core of Anglo-Eastern’s work ethic, which drives performance and aims to shape a better maritime future.
Source: Anglo-Eastern