OSM Thome, a global leader of technical, crew and marine services to the offshore and maritime industry, has signed an agreement with Kaiko Systems, a pioneer in mobile-first, AI-powered ship inspection technology.

The scope of this agreement is to deploy Kaiko Systems ‘cutting-edge software across the entire OSM Thome fleet, streamlining inspection processes, data collection, and reporting for seafarers.

The collaboration enhances OSM Thome’s digital transformation journey, ensuring that all its customers benefit from Kaiko Systems’ technology, which is already operational on hundreds of vessels, including oil tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships. These include tools for SIRE 2.0, Pre-PSC Self-Assessment, Ballast Water Tank Inspections, Deck Maintenance and Monitoring, Safety Inspections, and AI-powered Corrosion Analysis using KAI, Kaiko Systems’ maritime AI Assistant.

This partnership is a testament to OSM Thome’s commitment on deploying the most suitable cutting-edge technology that enhances operational efficiency and ensures top-tier compliance across its customers’ global fleets.

Kaiko Systems’ platform provides real-time guidance, automated reporting, and comprehensive documentation, allowing crew members to conduct ship inspections efficiently and with detailed guidance in the palm of their hands. Additionally, Technical Management teams ashore gain a comprehensive overview of vessel health across their whole fleet, based on verified crew inspections and objective AI assessments. This allows for effective prioritization and a significant reduction of surprises when it comes to vettings, Port-State-Controls and maintenance.

Olav Nortun, COO of OSM Thome, said: “Partnering with Kaiko Systems aligns with our commitment to delivering high-quality service to our customers. As responsible ship managers, we must innovate and deploy the best solutions to support our customers’ success by integrating Kaiko’s technology, we can streamline operations, enhance compliance, and further improve safety and performance across our fleet. We look forward to working together with Kaiko as we continue our digital transformation.”

A VLCC Master, who participated in the trials, shared his experience: “Kaiko Systems has transformed the way we prepare for inspections. With clear, specific guidance and the ability to capture evidence in real time, the inspection process has become more efficient and seamless. This mobile-first approach has drastically reduced the time we spend on manual data entry and reporting, allowing us to focus on what truly matters – ensuring the safety and performance of our vessel.”

Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder and CEO at Kaiko Systems, said: “We are honoured to partner with one of the world’s foremost ship managers. Our software is designed to align incentives between ship and shore, by giving everyone the tools they need to manage vessel health data seamlessly. This partnership is a powerful endorsement of our technology and underscores the maritime industry’s move towards digital empowerment. We look forward to working closely with OSM Thome for many years to come as they continue their digital transformation journey.”

As OSM Thome continues to innovate and lead in the ship management space, the partnership with Kaiko Systems highlights a shared vision of utilising technology to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency at sea. The partnership also sets the stage for potential future collaborations in advanced digital solutions that will further empower crews and improve vessel management practices globally.