PortExplorer

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PortExplorer

Transparency on tugboat operations with PortExplorer

 

Port Explorer provides data-driven intelligence to help you understand towage operations, track market trends, and benchmark competitor activity in any port worldwide. Our powerful analytics transform raw data into actionable strategies, allowing you to optimize fleet deployment and develop profitable new business opportunities.

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Introduction

Unique insights into tugboat operations in any port in the world

Data and information about tugboat operations in a port is often not available. This makes it difficult to track market trends, assess competitor activity, and identify profitable growth opportunities. Without clear insights and commercial assessment tools, businesses risk making costly decisions based on assumptions rather than facts.

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Fuel waste due to unnecessary consumption can come from different sources. Without transparency and data, however, you:

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Manual logging of job events

Dispatchers spend time logging competitor jobs. Crew on board logs job time stamps. It is tedious work that requires a logging system and is often not complete or accurate.
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Wasted time on gathering market intelligence

Commercial and bizdev teams waste time on gathering market intelligence that is unavailable, incomplete, and inaccurate, instead of building customers relationships
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Loss-giving new business

Ever won a new business where the financials were less rosy than the business case projected? Without accurate market insights mapped to your operation, you might be targeting losses

 

 

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PowerCaptain relies on Data Analytics and Performance Feedback. It will enable: 

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Automated and accurate market intelligence

Our software tracks ship assist and other tug activity including accurate timestamps automatically and continuously in any port in the world
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Empowered commercial teams

Let your commercial teams do what they do best; build lasting customer relationships. While we provide the nitty gritty market insights they need
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Profitable growth

With factual market insights and our commercial tools you can target customers and market expansions that drive profitable growth

 

 

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PortExplorer provides unique and actionable insights to help tugboat operators navigate business growth in ports with confidence. With PortExplorer, you gain unparalleled visibility into tugboat operations in any port in the world, allowing you to make smarter decisions and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive industry.

✅   Track market trends – Stay ahead of competitor activity and port developments
✅   Make informed growth decisions – Enter new ports with data-backed strategies
✅   Optimize fleet deployment – Reduce idle time and maximize efficiency

 

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Benefits

Unlock operational efficiency at the source

Unlock operational efficiency, port intelligence, and strategic growth—without disrupting your existing workflows.
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Reduce Costs & Maximize Efficiency

Avoid unnecessary fuel consumption and optimize your fleet deployment. With data-backed insights, you can minimize idle time, reduce costs, and improve overall operational efficiency.

Confident Market Expansion

Thinking of entering a new port? Our analytics help you understand local dynamics, identify key players, and assess towage demand, reducing risks before making big decisions.

Instant Insights Without Complex Systems

No need for expensive hardware or complex setups - Port Explorer delivers real-time port intelligence straight to your dashboard, helping you make smarter decisions effortlessly.

Seamless Integration & Real-Time Updates

Port Explorer works with existing data sources, ensuring continuous updates without disruptions. No downtime, no delays - just actionable intelligence when you need it.

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Operational insights that matter

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Tug Capacity Tool

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Customer Value Tool

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Business Case Support

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Included

PortExplorer

Reduce operational costs and waste.

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Plan Includes

Market Tracking Dashboard
Tug Capacity Tool
Customer Value Tool
Business Case Support

 

Interesting Add-ons

For your operational excellence
(Most Popular) PowerCaptain PortCaptain FuelExplorer EmissionExplorer TugIO
Speed Monitoring Dashboard Cost Leadership Tool Fuel Pricing Tool Emission Monitoring Tool Job Level Data
Performance Feedback tool Tug Capacity Tool Captain Fuel Index Emission Verification Tool Maneuver Data
Fuel Waste Monitoring Dashboard Customer Value Tool Tugboat Fuel Index

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Case Study

Case Study: Fairplay Towage Expands into the Canary Islands with Port Explorer

When Fairplay Towage Group set its sights on expanding into the Canary Islands, it faced a critical challenge: a lack of reliable data on towage demand, fleet utilization, and competitor activity. Without clear insights, the risks of entering a new market were high. Would there be enough demand? Were existing operators overserving the region? What resources would be required to compete effectively?

To answer these questions, Fairplay Towage turned to Port Explorer. Our platform analyzed two years of AIS dataacross Canary Island ports, delivering detailed insights into:

✅  Towage job volumes at each port, broken down by ship type, size, and terminal

✅  Fleet utilization patterns of existing operators, including service gaps and inefficiencies

✅  Fluctuations in market demand, identifying seasonal trends and peak periods

✅  Tug requirements based on vessel types and operational needs

✅  Key customers in the region, highlighting potential business opportunities


Armed with these insights, Fairplay Towage was able to make informed strategic decisions. They identified the best entry points, optimized their fleet strategy, and confidently pursued expansion. Despite initial licensing challenges, they successfully established operations in the Canary Islands in 2020, securing a strong foothold in the region.

Turning Market Uncertainty into Strategic Advantage

Fairplay Towage’s success demonstrates the power of data-driven decision-making in maritime expansion. With Port Explorer, they transformed market uncertainty into a strategic advantage, ensuring a smooth and profitable entry into a new region.

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Transform Tugboat Operations with Data-Driven Insight

From fuel savings to market expansion, LionRock Maritime helps you navigate smarter decisions and build a more efficient, competitive fleet.
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How it works

How we implement PortExplorer into your operations

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Basic set-up

For the port or ports of interest we set-up an AIS data feed with either own receivers or through 3rd party. The ports geofenced and basic parameters set-up.

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Market data

We provide you with detailed towage market information; jobs, operators, trends in volumes, major shiptypes etc. Everything you need to get a good understanding of the market in question

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Business development tools

We dont stop at just data. We have developed a suite of business development tools and reports that will enable you to optimize business development and commercial decision making

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 Fairplay Towage - LionRock

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 at Moran - LionRock

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 - Multraship - LionRock

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.                                                   

Ricardo Faggiani at Medtug - LionRock

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 at Fairplay - LionRock

Frans Jorna
Tugboat Captain at Fairplay Towage

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What you need to know

How does Port Explorer collect market data on a port?

Port Explorer uses AIS data from multiple sources to analyze port activity. Our software detects patterns between tugs and ships, including cargo ships, cruise liners, and tankers. This data is transformed into actionable insights for your expansion and operational decisions.

How far back can you analyze port activity?

We can analyze data as far back as AIS records allow, with most reports covering up to three years of historical data. This helps operators track trends, fluctuations, and long-term port dynamics.

How accurate is your software in tracking tug jobs?

Our tracking software has been rigorously verified, achieving 98-99% accuracy when comparing our data with real-world operations. This ensures that you get reliable insights to optimize your business.




We already get market data from the port authority. What additional value does Port Explorer provide?

Port authority data typically provides total vessel calls, but it lacks detailed operational insights. Port Explorer goes deeper, analyzing the exact number of tug jobs, traffic patterns, fleet utilization, and demand fluctuations at a terminal, daily, weekly, or yearly level. This level of detail is critical for accurate market sizing and strategic planning.



Can Port Explorer help with market expansion?

Yes! Our platform identifies underutilized opportunities, competitive dynamics, and demand trends in any port worldwide. This allows you to assess new markets with confidence, reducing risk and optimizing investment decisions.




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Get Better Port Insights with PortExplorer!

Discover how PortExplorer can help you make smarter, data-driven decisions for your operations. Whether you're optimizing fleet deployment, exploring new markets, or tracking industry trends, our platform delivers the insights you need—fast and reliably.

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

 

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