Developed a robust web and mobile application for Lomar Shipping to streamline fleet operations, crew management, and maintenance tracking. Simultaneously, we migrated their legacy systems to Microsoft Azure, enabling secure, scalable, and real-time access to critical data across global operations. The solution improved operational efficiency, enhanced ship-to-shore communication, and laid the foundation for future digital innovation.
Employees impacted positively
Cost Savings in infrastructure costs
Business Units and locations deployed
Business Challenge
Lomar Shipping faced several digital infrastructure challenges:
Legacy on-premise systems were becoming costly and hard to maintain.
Inconsistent access to critical data across vessels, regional offices, and management teams.
The need for a modern, scalable platform to manage fleet operations, crew data, maintenance, and compliance logs.
Difficulty in coordinating ship-to-shore communication and decision-making in real time.
Solution Provided
1. Web & Mobile Application Development
We designed and developed a comprehensive digital platform including:
Fleet Management Dashboard
Real-time vessel tracking, voyage status, fuel consumption, engine hours, and maintenance logs.Crew & HR Module
Centralized database of crew members, certifications, schedules, and documentation compliance.Ship Maintenance & AMC Tracking
Schedule and track preventive and corrective maintenance across the fleet.Document Management System
Secure cloud-based access to critical documents (manuals, logs, compliance reports).Mobile App for Onboard Crew
Offline-first application architecture for accessing logs and submitting reports when out of network range.Role-Based Access Control
Ensuring security and tailored access across engineers, managers, and administrators.
2. Migration to Microsoft Azure
Azure Infrastructure Setup
Azure Virtual Machines for critical services
Azure SQL Database for scalable, managed data storage
Azure Blob Storage for secure document storage
Azure Active Directory for Single Sign-On and identity control
App Services & DevOps
Migrated legacy applications to Azure App Services.
Implemented Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, version control, and faster deployments.
Hybrid Connectivity for Vessels
Configured secure VPNs and edge services for syncing vessel data during port connectivity or satellite access.
Security & Compliance
Configured Azure Security Center and Azure Defender for advanced threat protection.
Ensured compliance with IMO regulations, GDPR, and maritime cybersecurity best practices.
The Results
- 99.9% Uptime with Azure-hosted infrastructure, ensuring continuous global operations.
- 50% Reduction in Manual Workload through digital workflows for crew, maintenance, and logs.
- Real-Time Decision Making from ship-to-shore via synchronized data access.
- Improved Crew Satisfaction with mobile-friendly tools and transparency.
- Future-Ready Platform for integrating IoT sensors, analytics, and AI-based predictive maintenance.
