
Solution
EmissionExplorer
A substantial portion of fuel costs can be attributed to avoidable consumption, and there are opportunities to reduce this waste starting today… Your captains are experienced professionals who keep the tugs (and thereby ports) running, but like all experts, they work within the limits of human decision-making. PowerCaptain not only identifies suboptimal sailing patterns, but also is a performance feedback tool that enables changing sailing style and cuts fuel cost and emissions.
Introduction
Turn emission reporting into a competitive advantage
Emission reporting can be costly and burdensome. As requirements are ever changing and sometimes even not determined yet at all there is a lot of uncertainty. EmissionExplorer tracks emissions on the most granular level in a standardized and automated way. Flexible reporting tools will ensure that you are ready for whatever regulations will dictate and can comply with these in an efficient manner.
Compare what emission reporting and management can look like with EmissionExplorer:
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Monitoring, reporting and reducing emissions are costly and painful, you:
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Non compliance |
❌ | Costly data gathering Your emission data collection is non standardized and manual requiring significant and burdensome work. |
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Avoidable emissions |
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With EmissionExplorer keeping track of emissions will be a breeze. It will enable:
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Service differentiation |
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Efficient processes |
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Optimized emissions |
Start with PowerCaptain today
Optimize your fuel consumption With PowerCaptain
Tugboat operators waste fuel and money due to unnecessary high-speed sailing. With our data-driven approach, you can cut fuel costs, reduce emissions, and improve efficiency—all without additional hardware or software!
✅ Captain engagement
✅ Improve environmental impact
✅ Lower operational costs
Benefits
Unlock operational efficiency at the source
Cost Reduction
Cut unnecessary fuel expenses with data-driven operational improvements proven to reduce consumption and lower costs.
Seamless Implementation
No hardware needed—Power Captain runs on AIS data, enabling immediate insights without vessel downtime.
Decarbonization
Easily track and reduce emissions to align with ESG targets and comply with environmental regulations.
Captain Engagement
Empower crews with actionable performance feedback, building a culture of awareness and efficiency.
Minimal Management Effort
Fuel optimization without added workload—reports are automated, allowing leaders to stay focused on operations.
Maritime Expertise
Partner with industry veterans—our team combines experience in tug operations and maritime with data analytics expertise
PowerCaptain Reports
Operational insights that matter

Emission Monitoring Tool
Coming Soon

Emission Verification Tool
Coming Soon
Included
Plan Includes
Emission Monitoring Tool | |
Emission Verification Tool |
Interesting Add-ons
(Most Popular) PowerCaptain | PortExplorer | PortCaptain | FuelExplorer | TugIO | |
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Speed Monitoring Dashboard | Market Tracking Dashboard | Cost Leadership Tool | Fuel Pricing Tool | Job Level Data | |
Performance Feedback tool | Tug Capacity Tool | Tug Capacity Tool | Captain Fuel Index | Maneuver Data | |
Fuel Waste Monitoring Dashboard | Customer Value Tool | Customer Value Tool | Tugboat Fuel Index | ||
Business Case Support |
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Transform Tugboat Operations with Data-Driven Insight
How it works
How we implement EmissionExplorer into your operations
Assess current fuel efficiency performance
Make a baseline or status quo assessment of the sailing patterns in your fleet and identify opportunities for saving fuel and emissions.
Targeted intervention through performance feedback
Factual, data-driven communication and performance feedback reports to captains and operators to improve sailing patterns.
Measure impact and savings in fuel consumption
Track and manage performance improvements and according savings in fuel cost and emissions!
Testimonials
See what others have to say after working with us
“With this program I have certainly adjusted my cruising speed to lower levels because of the awareness raised. Before my default speed was at 650 RPM and now I have reduced that to 550 RPM”

Marcel de Graaff
Tugboat Captain at Fairplay Towage
“LionRock helps us effectively manage our fleet. The program makes our crews and operators to be conscious of their impacts while performing work. We have seen real reductions in fuel consumption across all our operations.”

Jonathan Archer
Regional Manager at Moran
“The speed tracking report allows us to navigate more efficiently and therefore more environmentally responsible - a profitable course for both Mutraship and our planet.”

Justin Pasman
Tugboat captain at Multraship
The Power Captain program by LionRock Maritime helped us reduce our sailing speeds and thereby our fuel consumption and emissions significantly as well as structurally in just a matter of weeks.

Riccardo Faggiani
Program Implementation Coordinator MedTug
“The speeding program is a fun project. It brings something to your attention of which you were latently already aware.” Frans was one of the first captains to use the PowerCaptain solution and started already in 2018 and still going strong today.

Frans Jorna
Tugboat Captain at Fairplay Towage
We Have Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know
How are you able to distinguish light sailing mode from operational mode?
Our proprietary software analyzes AIS data and identifies ship assist patterns. We first recognize operational times, and all remaining sailing time is classified as light sailing, which is where we focus on fuel savings.
What do you consider ECO speed?
The exact speed at which a tug starts consuming excessive fuel depends on multiple factors, such as engine type and vessel size. However, for most tugs, 8 to 8.5 knots can be considered ECO speed. We tailor reporting based on the speed level you want your fleet to maintain.
What if in our port, currents significantly impact sailing speeds?
We account for that by converting Speed Over Ground (AIS data) into Speed Through Water using a conversion function in our software. For this adjustment, we require current level data in addition to AIS data.
We already have a speed alert system—what does your product add?
Many ports use speed alerts, but we have yet to see an example where they effectively reduce sailing speeds. Instead of reprimanding captains for individual trips, our approach empowers them with data-driven insights to gradually and sustainably reduce speeds over time.
Are any investments or technical upgrades required for this product?
No. We only use AIS data, and our proprietary software handles the rest. No additional hardware or software investment is required.
How quickly can we expect results?
Most operators notice a reduction in excessive speeding within two months, leading to immediate fuel and emission savings.
Get a Demo
See PowerCaptain in Action!
Get a personalized demo to:
✅ Discover how AIS data helps optimize sailing speeds
✅ See real-world fuel savings from similar operations
✅ Learn how captains engage with weekly performance reports