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Vessels Benchmarked

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Without an external reference point, it’s impossible to know whether your IT spend is high, low, or on target.

We anonymously compare your fleet-wide IT costs against an industry-wide database providing insights you can use to: 
  • Validate your IT Budget
  • Identify overspending
  • Strengthen supplier negotiations
  • Build business cases for new investment
  • Track IT performance year-on-year

Who is it for?

  • CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs

  • Fleet IT Managers

  • Procurement and Operations Leaders

  • Ship Owners and Managers

  • Maritime CFOs accountable for digital performance

What you get

Detailed IT Spend Benchmark Report

Compare your costs across key categories like communications, software, hardware, support, and cybersecurity.

IT Performance Score

Understand how your tech stack compares to the market and track progress over time.

Executive Review Session

A one-to-one session with our analysts to walk through your results and answer any questions.

100% Anonymised Data

Your data is never shared—results are aggregated and analysed with full confidentiality.

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54 cost and performance factors.

  • IT Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Specialist and Non-Specialist Applications
  • Vessel Communications
  • Staff & Administrative costs

How it works

Book Your Discovery Call

We’ll check your eligibility, and guide you through a simple, secure data collection process.

We Benchmark Your Costs

Our analysts compare your IT spend against peer data across the industry. 

Receive Your Report + Review Session

You’ll get a personalised report and an optional 1:1 session to explore the results.

Why did we start this?

Hear Nick share the story behind the initiative, and why it’s made such a meaningful impact on the industry

Frequently asked questions

Is my data confidential?

Yes, completely. All participant data is anonymised and handled securely.

How much does it cost?

Initial benchmarking assessments are complimentary. Annual membership fees apply only if you choose to join the full Benchmarking Club.

How long does it take?

From data submission to report delivery, the process typically takes 2–3 weeks for an initial assessment. Your reports are delivered annually in September. 

How much time will my team need to put in?

This is dependant on the internal reporting structure. but we have distilled the programme into a single program that can be filled out in a couple of hours, plus a survey that gets distributed to IT end users.

Ready to see how your IT spend stacks up?