VPS, a prominent provider of marine fuel testing and maritime decarbonisation services, has joined forces with Blue Water Trade Winds, known for its innovative maritime solutions, in a strategic partnership aimed at integrating Blue Water Optimum Speed Services (BOSS) with VPS’s existing suite of data-driven decarbonisation services.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the maritime industry, pooling the expertise and resources of two industry leaders to offer comprehensive voyage optimization, management services, and fuel testing solutions to vessel operators worldwide.
BOSS, a comprehensive voyage optimization and management service, is designed to enhance operational efficiency and achieve significant fuel and emission savings for vessels. Through this partnership, both current and new VPS customers will gain unprecedented access to advanced vessel reporting, voyage planning, and optimization tools.
Kumaresh Gupta, Managing Director of Blue Water Trade Winds, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with VPS to offer our BOSS services to a wide array of companies leveraging VPS’s fuel testing and decarbonisation services. This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower vessel operators to achieve optimal performance and efficiency across their fleets.”
Jan Wilhelmsson, COO of Digital & Decarbonisation at VPS, highlighted the significance of integrating BOSS services into VPS’s digital portfolio, emphasizing, “This collaboration enhances our digital tools with comprehensive vessel reporting and voyage optimization capabilities. It reflects our dedication to providing customers with the necessary services and insights to navigate the complexities of the maritime industry effectively.”
The integrated service will be branded as VPS BOSS and will be immediately available for commercial deployment to vessel owners. VPS BOSS enables vessel operators in sectors such as bulk carriers, container vessels, and tankers to build upon the benefits of their existing relationships with VPS.
VPS and Blue Water Trade Winds aim to redefine voyage management practices with VPS BOSS, enabling operators to log validated data, optimize routes, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance environmental sustainability. For customers, this translates into market-leading insights accessible through a future-ready digital platform, ensuring clarity and simplicity in vessel efficiency and performance metrics.
This partnership between VPS and Blue Water Trade Winds promises to drive significant advancements in maritime efficiency and sustainability, setting new benchmarks in voyage optimization and environmental stewardship across the industry.
About Blue Water Trade Winds
Blue Water Trade Winds is dedicated to advancing maritime energy efficiency, harnessing expertise from diverse industries. The company currently serves over 1400 vessels of various types and sizes with its BOSS product, contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions by nearly 200,000 tons. A pioneer in LNG voyage optimization and cargo heating management, Blue Water Trade Winds is trusted by major oil companies, ship owners, charterers, and operators worldwide.
About VPS
VPS is a global leader in maritime decarbonisation services and advisory, committed to innovation and sustainability. With over 40 years of experience in marine fuel testing, VPS has established itself as a clear market leader. Building on its legacy in fuels testing, VPS offers a suite of data-driven decarbonisation tools, helping customers identify pathways to more sustainable operations across the marine fuels and emissions value chain.
Source Veritas Petroleum Services