Achieving optimal return on investment (ROI) for a maritime company involves a strategic combination of operational efficiency, revenue enhancement, cost control, careful financial management, attention to sustainability and regulatory compliance, and other factors. Given all the variables in play, profitability can be elusive, but our Expert Panel Roundtable has some ideas. We asked: How can maritime companies maximise return on investment (ROI)?
Staying risk-informed and prioritising critical business risks such as cybersecurity will help maximise safety, security, and ROI. Maritime companies can enhance corporate value through improved performance by understanding their unique operational risks and managing these proactively to increase their visibility and control — and applying the right combination of technical insight, digital tools, field techniques and expertise from engineering and data science. No one solution can produce higher ROI, but rather companies must leverage the multi-disciplinary backgrounds of their workforce — from engineers and surveyors to risk-based safety consultants — to address a wider and changing range of threats. Informed mariners need a complete 360 view of their operational risk profile to formulate the best path to improvement. Once safety, financial and operational risks like cyber are effectively managed, companies can operate with full confidence knowing they are maximising uptime and driving higher ROI. From a consulting perspective, operational risk management improves business performance.
Maritime companies today face the dual challenge of maximising ROI while meeting increasingly stringent regulations. At Infineum, we believe the answer lies in innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance. By optimising fuel performance and extending hardware life, operators can achieve significant cost savings and improve their bottom line. Our focus on sustainability drives us to develop solutions that help the industry meet environmental standards without compromising operational performance. Through continuous testing and innovation, we are not just addressing today’s challenges. We are preparing for the future. As the maritime sector transitions to cleaner fuels and stricter regulations, Infineum is committed to helping companies stay ahead, ensuring they remain competitive and sustainable in a rapidly evolving industry.
Maritime companies can maximise ROI with Iridium Certus® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), a truly global solution that consolidates distress alert, safety voice, Maritime Safety Information (MSI), Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT), and Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) into a single, cost-effective terminal. Additionally, Iridium Certus GMDSS provides the fastest weather-resilient L-band broadband service available for conducting ships' business when other systems are blocked or unavailable, ensuring uninterrupted operational communications and safety. The all-in-one and future-proof solution provides a cost-effective and performance advantage, giving fleets the ideal companion solution to their commodity broadband systems such as VSAT or Starlink. Iridium Certus GMDSS equipment is small, lightweight, and has no moving parts, making it virtually maintenance free. Easily hand-carried aboard any vessel, installation can be quickly completed, while providing a cost-effective and reliable solution that meets SOLAS safety and regulatory requirements. This efficiency, combined with reduced infrastructure costs and increased reliability, makes Iridium Certus GMDSS a valuable investment for modern maritime operations looking to optimise safety, compliance, and overall cost savings for their vessel's hybrid communications system.
At MacGregor, we believe the key to maximising return on investment (ROI) lies in long-term value creation through trust, reliability, and a deep understanding of customer needs. By supporting customers throughout the entire vessel lifecycle—from newbuilding to daily operations, upgrades, and modernisations—we help ensure that operations remain efficient, predictable, and profitable.
Our extensive experience, wide product portfolio, and comprehensive lifecycle services allow us to deliver solutions that perform optimally from day one and continue to add value over time. Whether it’s identifying the right equipment at delivery or enhancing vessel capabilities later through services like Cargo Boost, retrofits, and technical upgrades, we help reduce lifecycle costs and increase operational performance.
By aligning with our customers’ business goals—whether short- or long-term—we deliver tailored solutions that drive lasting performance and maximise ROI throughout the vessel’s lifetime.