
BestShip
BestShip focuses on the most promising ones: Riding Gangs, Retrofitting, Cargo Capacity Optimization, and Holistic Performance Management.
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BestShip GmbH & Cie. KG operates as a vessel performance management company, strategically positioned to assist shipowners, operators, and technical managers in the maritime sector. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with additional offices in Oslo and Kuala Lumpur. In March 2025, the firm announced its launch under the new ownership of Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital AG. The management team includes General Manager Stefan Schindler, who has been with the company since 2021, and Managing Director Haakon Lenz, who is also the CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management.
The core of BestShip's business is to enhance fleet performance, reduce emissions, and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes. It provides services focused on turning data into actionable decisions for efficiency and sustainability. The company's business model is structured around a three-tiered service offering. The first tier is Data Management & Regulatory Compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations like IMO DCS, EU ETS, and FuelEU Maritime. The second, Technical Vessel Performance Management, involves expert-led data analysis to assess and improve hull and propulsion efficiency, aiming for better fuel economy and maintenance planning. The third tier, Tailored Commercial Vessel Performance Management, utilizes data analytics and human expertise to optimize voyage planning, speed, and overall commercial competitiveness. BestShip aims to deliver quantifiable results, reporting savings between 15-20% for retrofitted vessels and improvements in operational efficiency.
The company serves a clientele of investors, owners, charterers, and ship managers, offering holistic optimization consultancy. Revenue is generated by providing these specialized vessel performance management services, which are designed to be implemented without requiring major capital investments from clients. By focusing on decarbonization and profitability, BestShip positions itself as a partner for sustainable, high-performance fleet operations in a rapidly changing maritime industry. Keywords: vessel performance management, maritime technology, ship efficiency, regulatory compliance, decarbonization, fuel optimization, fleet management, shipping analytics, maritime data, emissions reduction, voyage optimization, hull performance, propulsion efficiency, sustainable shipping, commercial vessel management, ship operations, technical ship management, IMO DCS, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime