08 Apr Ascenz Marorka to equip the TMS Group’s entire fleet with its Smart Shipping solution
Paris, April 7, 2025 – The GTT Group, through Ascenz Marorka, its smart shipping arm, announces that the TMS Group1, a leading global provider of multi-segment shipping services, has selected Ascenz Marorka’s Smart Shipping solution for TMS Group’s entire fleet of over 130 ships, including tankers, bulkers, gas carriers (LNG3 & LPG4) and container vessels.
The contract includes access to Ascenz Marorka’s comprehensive digital platform designed to optimise vessel performance, reduce operational costs, enhance safety, lower emissions and improve energy efficiency. Data will be gathered both manually and automatically through the integration of high-frequency sensors across the fleet, significantly reducing the administrative burden on the crew and facilitating regulatory reporting.
The TMS Group will also benefit from the VESPER solution, an advanced vessel performance management module developed by Vessel Performance Solutions, a subsidiary of Ascenz Marorka. Now fully integrated into Ascenz Marorka’s portfolio, VESPER enhances the company’s comprehensive suite of digital solutions.
Additionally, the TMS Group will leverage specialised LNG features, including LNG Optim and Heel Management, drawing on GTT’s expertise to optimise cargo management. LNG Optim provides real-time guidance to optimise speed, tank pressure, and gas consumption, maximising cargo efficiency while ensuring compliance with terminal requirements. Heel Management helps reduce excess LNG reserves and minimise power consumption during ballast voyages, ensuring efficient tank cooling.
Anouar Kiassi, VP Digital at GTT and Chief Executive Officer of Ascenz Marorka, stated: “We are honoured by the trust that the TMS Group has placed in us to support their journey towards digitalisation, operational excellence and efficient decarbonisation. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to innovation and sustainability. We look forward to working closely with a maritime leader that values technology as a driver of ambitious progress.”
Principals Alexandra Economou and Filippos Economou said: “We are delighted to work hand in hand with Ascenz Marorka to deploy their advanced Smart Shipping solution on our diversified and growing fleet. We strongly believe that digitalisation and innovation will support our teams in achieving our operational, economic and environmental objectives. Thanks to Ascenz Marorka advanced AI, solid naval architecture foundations and operational expertise, we aim for a more informed and collaborative decision-making process, involving all departments and supporting our Group’s commitment for operational excellence while putting people at the heart of the digital transformation.”
About the TMS Group
The TMS Group is a leading global ship manager which currently operates a modern fleet of more than 130 vessels through its registered offices in Athens, TMS Cardiff Gas, TMS Tankers, TMS Dry and TMS Bulkers. The TMS Group continues a steady growth with more than 45 vessels under construction.
For more information, visit:
https://www.tms-cardiffgas.com/
About GTT
GTT is a technology and engineering group with expertise in the design and development of cryogenic membrane containment systems for use in the transport and storage of liquefied gases. Over the past 60 years, the GTT Group has designed and developed, to the highest standards of excellence, some of the most innovative technologies used in LNG carriers, floating terminals, onshore storage tanks and multi-gas carriers. As part of its commitment to building a sustainable world, GTT develops new solutions designed to support ship-owners and energy providers in their journey towards a decarbonised future. As such, the Group offers systems designed to enable commercial vessels to use LNG as fuel, develops cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance vessels’ economic and environmental performance, and actively pursues innovation in the field of low-carbon solutions. Through its subsidiary, Elogen, which designs and manufactures proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers, GTT is also actively involved in the green hydrogen sector.
GTT is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment A (ISIN FR0011726835 Euronext Paris: GTT) and is notably included in the CAC Next 20, SBF 120, Stoxx Europe 600 and MSCI Small Cap indices.
Investor Relations Contact: information-financiere@gtt.fr / +33 1 30 23 20 87
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For more information, visit www.gtt.fr
Smart Shipping solution for TMS Group
