LR partners to integrate lubricant procurement platform into fleet management software

Lloyd’s Register One Ocean (LR One Ocean) has partnered with Closelink to streamline the procurement of marine lubricants through its fleet management software.

Hamburg-based Closelink’s procurement platform has been integrated into the LR One Ocean Cloud Fleet Manager Purchase module for automatic transfer of lube-oil requisitions and an optimised planning and ordering process managed by Closelink.

One Ocean aims to help reduce costs and improve operational efficiency for shipping companies using the system. Cloud Fleet Manager covers all aspects of fleet management, including maintenance scheduling, inventory management, certificate management, purchasing and crewing to improve operational efficiency and adherence to international standards.

Following the integration of Closelink into the Cloud Fleet Manager module, requisitions and orders are automatically exchanged between the two systems. Users will also have access to Closelink’s full suite of features, including real-time access to price information and optimised purchasing options, with vessel-specific data on current remaining-on-board lubricants and up-to-date schedules.

Cloud Fleet Manager connects on and offshore teams, streamlining the processing of operational information, minimising communication efforts and enabling planning and compliance.

LR said clients will now benefit from automated workflows between the two systems to allow access to Closelink’s strategic planning and order optimisation features as well as a lubricants-tailored procurement process.

Closelink chief executive Philippe Lavarde said, “The integration of Closelink with Cloud Fleet Manager marks a significant milestone in enhancing procurement processes within the maritime industry. This collaboration allows our clients to benefit from seamless, automated workflows across their teams and access to real-time information, leading to more informed, data-driven decisionmaking and, ultimately, tangible cost savings.”