PowerCaptain

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PowerCaptain

Empower your captains to reduce fuel waste in tugboat operations

 

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. 

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Introduction

Reduce Fuel Waste and Empower Smarter Tugboat Operations

PowerCaptain is a tool for fleet operations managers and tugboat captains to get insight into their sailing efficiency while operating and maneuvering the tug. It provides transparency and facts on sailing patterns that influence excessive fuel consumption, like sailing speeds while (de-)mobilizing, redundant mileage, waiting and idling time etc. PowerCaptain relies on the proven method of performance feedback. Performance feedback is a very effective tool for adjusting the way a tug is operated.

Compare what fuel performance management can look like with PowerCaptain:

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From...

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

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Blind spots in operational inefficiency 
You touch in the dark on your operational performance. You know your cost, but not the drivers.
❌ Management by emotion
You have unfounded performance dialogues with your captains, leaning on gut-feel and emotion.
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Avoidable Fuel Waste
Your fuel cost and emissions are much higher than needed because you're not managing the drivers.

 

 

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…To

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

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Fleet-wide transparency
PowerCaptain highlights trends across your operations, showing where changes can drive savings.
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Captain and crew engagement
Fuel use and sailing behavior are tied to individual captains, engaging your captains in improvement.
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Optimized fuel consumption
Data reveals where unnecessary consumption occurs, supporting smarter tugboat operations.

 

 

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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

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Benefits

Unlock operational efficiency at the source

PowerCaptain delivers fuel savings, emissions reduction, and performance visibility—without disrupting your operations.
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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

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Speed Monitoring Dashboard

The Speed Monitoring Dashboard provides fleet-wide and individual-level insights into these patterns.

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Performance Feedback Tool

Overview of captain performance on key metrics, like excessive (de-)mobilization speeds

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Fuel Wasting Dashboard

Trend view on the operational utilization of your fleet. Find out where to save on redundant mileage.

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Included

PowerCaptain

Reduce operational costs and waste.

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Plan Includes

Trend in lightsailing speeds
Captain benchmarking
Captain performance feedback reports
Operational ultilization

 

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Business Case Support

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Case Study

PowerCaptain helps our customers improve their environmental footprint

Moran Towing Cooperation is awarded with the highest level of recognition by the U.S. Coast Guard for their commitment to safeguarding our environment!

Moran Towing Cooperation receives the honorable U.S. Coast Guard William M. Benkert “Osprey” Award. The award recognizes marine organizations for outstanding achievements in safety and environmental protection. Moran receives this award because of several important programs from across all segments of the company, including shipdocking, petroleum transportation, environmental services, commercial diving, and marine construction outlining the breadth and depth of Moran’s commitment to safeguarding our environment.

Although reducing emission from shipdocking is only part of the award, PowerCaptain made a significant contribution to Moran’s program for environmental protection.

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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 PowerCaptain into your operations

LionRock Step 1

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.

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Targeted intervention through performance feedback


Factual, data-driven communication and performance feedback reports to captains and operators to improve sailing patterns.

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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 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

We Have Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers on our solutions, implementation, and how we help you improve tugboat efficiency and performance.

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.

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See PowerCaptain in Action!

Tugboat operators are saving thousands in fuel costs while reducing emissions — without installing any new hardware or software. Want to see how it works for your fleet?

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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