The Challenge
Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd., the world's largest independent owner and operator of container vessels serving the world’s largest major liner companies, is approaching the industry-wide challenge of enhancing operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint with an innovative, data driven strategy.
As part of an ambitious suite of asset development and efficiency improvement initiatives, the company is seeking to transform how they collect, process, and deliver vessel data to both their own operations and their charterer customers.
The core challenge: Each charterer has unique data requirements, operating standards, and delivery preferences. Traditional data collection methods do not support the near real-time, high frequency insights needed for vessel performance optimization and decarbonization.
The Solution
Seaspan has partnered with Raa Labs to deploy the RaaEDGE IoT platform across their fleet, creating world-leading digital capability onboard.
Key capabilities delivered:
- High-frequency data collection from ship sensors with real-time shore transmission
- Flexible data standardization supporting multiple formats and aggregation levels
- Customized delivery tailored to each charterer's specific operational needs
- Onboard accessibility enabling crew to access and utilize data directly
- Enabling advanced fuel and emission performance analytics and forecasts
"For us, data isn't just an add-on, it is part of the value delivery itself. By giving our charterers transparent access to near realtime data, we enable them to operate more efficiently and sustainably." Sebastian Sala, Director, Business Intelligence, Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd.
The Impact
The collaboration is already generating measurable results across operations, strategy, and sustainability.
- Charterers now receive vessel data in their preferred standards and aggregations
- Real-time insights enable proactive decision-making for fuel and emission optimization
- Increased value from data positions Seaspan to implement Next Generation Ship Management practices
Operational excellence
- Seaspan differentiates itself as a "digital tonnage provider"
- Single infrastructure supports multiple use cases from maintenance to security
- Scalable foundation enables future AI and advanced analytics initiatives
Strategic advantage
- High-frequency data directly supports ESG and decarbonization goals
- Near real-time monitoring enables precise fuel consumption optimization
- Data-driven insights align operational excellence with environmental targets
Sustainability progress
"The key to unlocking digital transformation at scale is reliable, high-frequency data. Together with Seaspan, we've delivered a data foundation that enables endless use cases for Seaspan and their charterers." Ari Marjamaa, CEO, Raa Labs
Looking ahead
With RaaEDGE as their digital backbone, Seaspan is positioned to continuously expand their data-driven capabilities. The flexible, scalable infrastructure supports their vision of delivering not just vessels, but vessels ready for the future of sustainable shipping.
"Every charterer has unique requirements. With RaaEDGE we can tailor data deliveries to each partner, while at the same time meeting our own needs as a vessel owner."
Sebastian Sala, Director, Business Intelligence, Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd.
The result
Seaspan now sets the industry standard for what it means to be a data-driven maritime asset provider in an era of rapid decarbonization and digital transformation.
You can download the customer case here.
Eirik Berteig
Head of Strategy
Eirik writes about topics related to the strategic aspects of maritime data.
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