Accelleron, Turbo Systems United (TSU), its joint venture company with IHI, and seawise have entered into a partnership agreement to expand the reach of Accelleron’s digital solutions in the Japanese maritime market.
Under the agreement, certain Accelleron digital solutions, including Loreka360° Tekomar Xpert Engine, will be available as optional features on seawise’s vessel data platform, swDPF. This marks the first such collaboration in Japan and is expected to enhance swDPF’s functionality while strengthening the local presence of Accelleron’s digital solutions.
The integration of Loreka360° into swDPF will enable advanced analytics capabilities that were previously unavailable for swDPF, expected to empower maritime stakeholders with deeper insights and operational efficiencies.
Loreka360° comprises several modules that represent a single platform for managing and optimising vessel, fleet and voyage performance. Three modules are covered by the agreement: Tekomar Xpert Engine, which assesses engine performance and delivers related advisory; OptiHull which combines voyage and vessel data to optimise hull cleaning planning based on a ship’s route, hull condition and potential fuel savings; and Emissions Desk supports operators in converting vessel data into compliance reporting and insights for further reductions.
Loreka360° Tekomar Xpert Engine is compatible with all engine types, manufacturers, and ages. It provides actionable insights to reduce fuel consumption and support compliance with environmental regulations. The solution is already used by over 130 shipping companies worldwide on more than 3,000 vessels and 12,000 engines.
Accelleron has a significant and long-standing presence in Japan. TSU was established in 1998 as a joint venture of Accelleron Industries and IHI Corporation.
TSU Executive Director and President, Hiroaki Yoshinari, said: “We are delighted to partner with seawise, a leader in Japan’s digital maritime market. We believe that expanding the range of available applications and advancing digitalisation through this partnership will contribute to the steady progress of digital transformation in Japan’s shipping industry.”
seawise was established in 2022 as a joint venture between Japan Data Science Consortium, Mitsui, and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding. The company leverages vessel data to deliver interpretations that help maritime stakeholders – including shipowners, shipyards, charterers, and cargo owners – solve operational challenges. Its swDPF platform offers both proprietary and third-party software in a SaaS (software-as-a-service) format, fostering collaboration across the maritime industry through an open platform architecture. swDPF is designed to visualise data collected from onboard servers, including the standard-installed Fleet Transfer system on vessels built by Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyo Bay. The platform is currently deployed on over 150 vessels.
seawise Executive Director, Kazuaki Tsutsui said: “We are proud to be the first Japanese company to establish this partnership with Accelleron. Bringing Accelleron’s globally recognised digital solutions onto our platform marks an important milestone, empowering shipowners and ship management companies with advanced tools to enhance operational efficiency and maximize the lifetime value of their vessels.”
Image: Accelleron’s Loreka360° is a digital platform for managing and optimising vessel, fleet and voyage performance (source: Accelleron)
