Enhancing vessel maintenance management through digital platforms

IN SHIPPING, every hour counts. When a vessel is out of service, it doesn’t just disrupt schedules, it affects costs, customer commitments and crew efficiency. Maintenance has always been at the heart of keeping ships reliable but managing it efficiently across a fleet remains a constant challenge.

Many operators still rely on spreadsheets, isolated systems, or even paper logs to plan and record maintenance. This fragmented approach often leads to gaps in communication, delayed updates and missed warning signs.

The outcome is all too familiar: reactive maintenance, with teams forced to respond to breakdowns instead of preventing them. For shipowners, that means higher costs, operational uncertainty and unnecessary time lost.

OpenOcean STUDIO’s Maintenance Management module was developed to bring clarity to this process. It offers a single platform on which ship and shore teams can plan, track and review every maintenance task. From routine checks and scheduled overhauls to unexpected repairs and breakdowns. Everything is visible in one place, making it easier to stay ahead of what’s required and ensure that nothing slips through the cracks.

Turning data into action

The system is built around three essential tools: a job library, a work planner and maintenance insights. These tools help transform maintenance from a reactive duty into a proactive, data‑driven operation. By combining real‑time vessel data with historical records, OpenOcean STUDIO helps identify recurring issues and anticipate future tasks. This allows operators to schedule maintenance during the least disruptive times, order parts in advance and coordinate resources more effectively.

The benefits are straightforward but significant. Better planning means fewer surprises. Fewer surprises mean less downtime. And less downtime keeps vessels running smoothly, schedules intact and costs under control. For shipowners, that reliability translates directly into stronger performance and safer operations.

Built on trust and certification

OpenOcean STUDIO’s Maintenance Management System has also been independently verified; the software recently received Type Approval from ClassNK, one of the leading classification societies, adding to the system’s earlier certification from DNV. These endorsements confirm that the system meets strict international standards for safety, reliability and technical integrity.

“Maintenance has always been one of the biggest operational challenges in shipping. Our goal with OpenOcean STUDIO was to make that process simpler, smarter and more transparent for both ship and shore teams, ensuring every vessel runs safely and efficiently,” said Ivan Cvetkov, Head of Product Stream at 90POE.

“The recent Type Approval from ClassNK is not just a technical milestone. It is a recognition of our commitment to innovation and the trust our customers place in us. It validates the reliability of our technology and our dedication to helping operators run safer, more efficient fleets.”

The maritime industry is shifting steadily towards smarter, data‑led maintenance. The aim isn’t to replace people, but to give them better tools, with clear information, accurate insights and systems that work seamlessly between ship and shore. Technology must serve those who use it, not the other way around.

OpenOcean STUDIO was built with that foundation in mind. It combines practical functionality with thoughtful design, ensuring that it fits naturally into daily operations. It puts shipowners a step ahead in looking to improve fleet performance while keeping control of costs and compliance.