Danelec and CleanQuote have launched a strategic commercial partnership to bridge the gap between maritime data analytics and physical maintenance, enabling ship operators to convert real-time VESPER performance insights into immediate underwater service execution. By integrating GTT Group’s high-frequency hull monitoring with CleanQuote’s global network of 1,000+ vetted ports, the collaboration streamlines the procurement of compliant hull cleaning and inspections. This end-to-end digital-to-operational workflow empowers fleet managers to combat biofouling proactively, ensuring peak vessel efficiency and regulatory compliance in an increasingly demanding global maritime landscape.
Denmark | April 14, 2026 – In the high-stakes arena of maritime efficiency, the gap between “knowing there is a problem” and “fixing it” has long been a source of operational friction. Addressing this head-on, Danelec and CleanQuote have officially announced a strategic commercial cooperation agreement aimed at bridging the divide between digital performance analytics and physical underwater maintenance.
Announced in Farum, Denmark, the partnership creates a direct pipeline from the data-driven insights of the GTT Group ecosystem to the global service network of CleanQuote.
Data Meets Divers: The VESPER Integration
At the heart of this collaboration is VESPER, the decision-support and benchmarking platform developed by Vessel Performance Solutions (VPS), a sister company to Danelec under the GTT Completes Danelec Acquisition, Solidifies Maritime Digital Leadership umbrella.
VESPER is currently utilized by over 40 major customers to monitor vessel efficiency in real time. The platform specializes in identifying the subtle, early-stage “creeping costs” of hull and propeller fouling. By integrating with CleanQuote, the workflow shifts from reactive to proactive:
- Real-Time Detection: VESPER identifies efficiency losses and early-stage biofouling.
- Seamless Transition: Once a performance dip is flagged, operators can immediately pivot to CleanQuote to address the issue.
- Closed-Loop Feedback: The collaboration ensures that once an underwater service is completed, VESPER is automatically updated with the latest inspection and cleaning data, resetting performance baselines with surgical precision.
Leadership Perspectives
Jakob Buus Petersen, Product Director for Performance at Vessel Performance Solutions said “Our goal with VESPER is to give operators precise clarity on when fouling begins to impact performance, well before it becomes a costly problem. This collaboration ensures VESPER is automatically kept up-to-date with the latest inspection and cleaning events, leading to well-timed, well-justified decisions about underwater intervention.”
Mads Porsborg, Managing Director at CleanQuote said “Hull cleaning regulations are evolving rapidly across the globe, and CleanQuote’s role is to take away that complexity from fleet performance and operations teams. When operators arrive with clear performance data from VESPER, they can evaluate options faster and execute underwater cleaning with confidence.”
Navigating Regulatory Complexity
CleanQuote provides the critical “boots-on-the-ground” (or divers-in-the-water) dimension. With a platform covering more than 1,000 ports worldwide, CleanQuote manages the intricate web of:
- Port-specific environmental regulations (regarding debris capture and biofouling discharge).
- Vetted supplier capabilities and approved cleaning methods.
- Transparent pricing models to ensure cost-effective procurement.
As international regulations like the IMO’s CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) and the EU ETS place higher financial penalties on inefficient vessels, the ability to rapidly move from “data insight” to “hull cleaning” becomes a significant competitive advantage.
The GTT Group Ecosystem: “The Great Integration”
This partnership is a milestone in GTT Group’s broader strategy of “The Great Integration.” Since Danelec’s acquisition by GTT in August 2025, the group has moved to unify its digital assets.
By housing Danelec, Ascenz Marorka, and Vessel Performance Solutions within a single Digital Division, GTT now serves over 17,000 vessels. This latest move with CleanQuote demonstrates a shift from being a pure “data provider” to becoming an “end-to-end operational partner,” linking the digital twin of a vessel directly to its physical maintenance lifecycle.
About Partners
About Vessel Performance Solutions (VPS)
Vessel Performance Solutions ApS (VPS), a GTT Group company, is a specialist in maritime data analytics, providing advanced decision-support tools to optimize fuel efficiency and operational performance. Founded by industry experts with decades of experience in naval architecture and ship management, VPS bridges the gap between raw data and actionable intelligence.
The company’s flagship platform, VESPER, is a web-based performance management solution that allows shipowners and operators to benchmark fleet efficiency, monitor hydrodynamic deterioration, and ensure regulatory compliance (such as CII, MRV, and IMO-DCS). Beyond software, VPS supports maritime entities through:
- Performance Benchmarking: Comparative analysis of sister ships and peer fleets.
- Retrofit & Design Analysis: Technical assessment of existing vessels and hydrodynamic optimization for newbuilds.
- Energy Efficiency Assessments: Comprehensive technical and operational evaluations for ship managers, owners, and pools.
- Change Management: Increasing organizational awareness in technical and asset management to foster a culture of efficiency.
As a core part of GTT’s Digital Division, VPS combines scientific excellence with practical business experience to help the global shipping industry reduce its environmental footprint and operational costs.
About CleanQuote
CleanQuote is a leading global vessel cleaning platform designed to streamline the procurement of hold cleaning supplies, shore-based cleaning gangs, and underwater services. By centralizing the operational requirements for cargo hold preparation and hull maintenance, CleanQuote serves as a specialized marketplace where ship operators can access a vetted network of approved suppliers worldwide.
The platform goes beyond simple price discovery, offering an integrated suite of management tools. Through its Operator Tool, CleanQuote provides a comprehensive fleet inventory system that allows users to automate Remaining on Board (ROB) reports, track cleaning chemical inventory, and monitor usage in real time. Whether managing hull cleaning, propeller polishing, or underwater inspections, CleanQuote’s mission is to simplify the complex logistics of vessel maintenance, providing transparency, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient solutions for the global shipping industry.
About Danelec
Danelec, a GTT Group company, is a global leader in maritime safety, data collection, and digital performance solutions. The company is dedicated to helping shipowners and operators transform their operations through actionable data, ultimately improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
As a core pillar of GTT’s Digital Division, Danelec operates alongside Ascenz Marorka and Vessel Performance Solutions to provide the industry’s most comprehensive, agnostic platform for high-frequency data and real-time analytics.
Key Portfolio Highlights:
- Voyage Data Recorders (VDR): The “black box” of the ocean.
- Shaft Power Meters: Precise hardware for propulsion monitoring.
- Onboard Infrastructure: Agnostic data capture for fleet-wide connectivity.
- Advanced Performance Solutions: Tools designed to accelerate the maritime industry’s digital and green transformation.
Source: Danelec | VPS | CleanQuote