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Article - October 7, 2026

What Does Your Vessel Performance Data Really Tell You?

Ship moving through the sea

Vessel performance decisions are only as good as the data behind them. But with more data coming from noon reports, sensors, systems, and other sources, how do you know what you can trust, and what the data is really telling you?

In the latest Lloyd’s List podcast, Selin Sari, Product Manager for Fleet Performance at StormGeo, shares her perspective on what it takes to turn vessel performance data into meaningful insight and better decisions.

Getting vessel performance data right

Errors in vessel operational data can come from many sources and may not always be obvious onboard. Yet that data can underpin important decisions around vessel performance, emissions, efficiency, and investment.

As Selin Sari, Product Manager for Fleet Performance at StormGeo, explains, the challenge is not simply collecting more data. It is knowing what can be trusted, understanding the factors behind the numbers, and turning that insight into the right action.

“The real value is not just in having the data. It is understanding what the data is telling you and what action you should take.” 

Selin Sari, Product Manager, Fleet Performance, StormGeo

Performance needs context

Understanding vessel performance goes beyond the numbers. Weather, operating conditions, and factors such as hull condition can all influence the result, making context essential to identify what is really driving performance. StormGeo combines data from thousands of vessels with weather intelligence, advanced analytics, and expert knowledge to turn complex data into meaningful insight. AI can help identify patterns and accelerate analysis, but human expertise remains important to challenge the data, understand anomalies, and turn insight into practical action.

More data is not necessarily the answer. Better understanding is.

The real value of vessel performance data comes from knowing what can be trusted, understanding what is influencing performance, and turning reliable insight into better operational and commercial decisions.