Veson signs up Odfjell

(Oct 28 2011)

Bergen-based parcel tanker owner and operator Odfjell is to manage its entire fleet using Veson Nautical’s IMOS (Integrated Maritime Operations System).
I*n addition, the company will be installing Veslink, Veson's automated system for ship-to-shore communications.

Odfjell’s shipping division - Odfjell Tankers - operates a fleet of about 100 chemical tankers, ranging in size from 4,000 dwt to almost 50,000 dwt.
When Odfjell’s management decided to replace the company’s in-house software system with a fully integrated solution, they short listed companies that could address Odfjell’s biggest ‘pain points.’

The management sought to automate routine tasks, streamline communications between departments, increase productivity and to use real-time voyage data to make the most profitable decisions.

Einar Øye, Odfjell’s senior project manager, explained; “From our first meeting, the Veson team demonstrated an in-depth understanding of our business processes and a holistic and advanced approach to voyage management and software design. That combination was an important factor when we chose Veson.”

John Veson, president of Veson Nautical said; “We are excited that the combination of IMOS and Veslink will bring unprecedented connectivity to the company’s entire operations, from vessels and crew on board, to onshore staff and external service providers.

"The Odfjell team has a sophisticated understanding of how advanced software can help control costs and create profit, and we look forward to a long and productive partnership,” he said.
Odfjell has begun the implementation phase and expects to go live with IMOS by the end of 2012 for the shore based organisation, including about 15 global sites, while Veslink is scheduled to be deployed on board 100 vessels. The company is also integrating IMOS into its corporate accounting package.

Øye concluded; “IMOS and Veslink give us the ability to capture voyage related information at the source and automatically utilise that information throughout our work processes. It’s our goal to provide Odfjell employees with tools which enable them to easily access information relevant to their work. We believe the Veson solution supports this goal and this will be incredibly beneficial for us.”