Kabal’s Vessel Sharing App is transforming offshore logistics

For decades, the offshore industry has operated under a silo mentality. If an operator had cargo to move to a rig, they hired a vessel. If that vessel sailed with its deck only half full, it was simply viewed as an unavoidable cost of doing business.

But in 2026, the math has changed. The Manual Past, defined by disconnected systems, fragmented planning, and reactive, stressed responses, has become a financial and environmental liability that operators can no longer afford.

The Challenge:  Fragmented Operations

When operators plan in isolation, the inefficiencies are staggering. Currently, many parallel teams run similar projects side by side without collaborating. This fragmented approach leads to several critical issues:

  • Manual planning breeds underutilized deck space and unnecessary vessel hire.
  • Fragmented offshore logistics are inherently high risk, high cost, and complex.
  • Siloed drilling plans often leave logistics teams blind to upcoming needs.

The Solution:  A Unified Sharing Ecosystem

The Kabal Vessel Sharing App has officially turned the tide. It is no longer just a scheduling tool; it is a unified ecosystem where sharing a single vessel to service multiple assets is finally, easily doable.

By creating a digital bridge between supply bases and installations, Kabal enables Smart Collaboration. The platform uses Automated Planning to instantly synchronize critical logistics needs across multiple operators.

From Chaos to Control

The transition from the manual past to a data driven future delivers measurable value across the board:

  • Automated consolidation of all plans replaces manual data gathering across disconnected systems.
  • Dynamic optimization based on real time weather and vessel availability allows for proactive utilization.
  • Intelligent decision support for optimal vessel use replaces blind logistics needs.

The Proof: Real World Results

This is already market proven in the UK and Norway. Key customers using the application have seen transformative results:

  • Key customers have cut vessel usage by up to 50 percent.
  • Rigs now receive more frequent and predictable vessel calls.
  • Sustainability is improved through optimized routing and fewer total trips, leading to lower CO2 emissions.
  • Operators can slash OPEX through a drastic reduction in vessel rental and fuel costs.

Stop Sailing Alone

The era of fragmented operations is over. 2026 is the year we stop sailing half empty and start moving the industry forward through true collaboration.

Ready to optimize your offshore logistics? Book a demo to see how Kabal can transform your fleet performance. Reach out to our offshore logistics experts at sales-enquiry@kabal.com.