2BA manages the central data pool platform for validated product and trade data. And 2BA plays a crucial role within OMDS, in the standardised exchange of up-to-date product information between manufacturers, vendors, wharfs, ship owners and suppliers.
The 2BA database is founded on proven Dutch and European standards and has been especially expanded with maritime data fields, including Safety Data Sheets and customs information. Thanks to this structure, organisations can share data securely, efficiently and fully automated through standard exchange formats. With 2BA as a digital foundation, OMDS is contributing to a uniform data structure, a reduction in costs and an acceleration of digitalisation in the maritime sector.
Maritime & Offshore NL is the trade association that represents the Dutch maritime manufacturing industry and the offshore energy sector. It connects companies throughout the entire chain - from wharfs and vendors to service providers - and is committed to a strong, innovative and future-resilient industry policy, both national and international.
As a Supporting Organisation of OMDS, Maritime & Offshore NL underlines the importance of a standardised and reliable exchange of data. Digitalisation is crucial if failure costs are to be reduced, processes accelerated and the sector’s competitiveness reinforced. That way, we join forces to build a smart, efficient maritime future.
The KVNR (Royal Dutch Association of Shipowners) represents the interests of Dutch seagoing shippers and plays a central role in strengthening a future-resilient maritime sector. As a Supporting Organisation of OMDS, the KVNR stresses the importance of digitalisation and standardised data exchange in the maritime chain.
The support of the KVNR signifies a major broadening of backing for OMDS. Thanks to its involvement, the shipping sector is also being actively included in the digitalisation of processes and the reduction of failure costs: a concrete step towards the ambitions of the Maritime Masterplan.
Deal Drecht Cities is the organisation responsible for the economic promotion and development of the Drecht cities (in the province of South Holland). As a connector between businesses, knowledge institutes and government, Deal is working on a strong and innovative ecosystem in which sectors such as maritime technology, shipbuilding, delta technology and port logistics come together.
The support of Deal Drecht Cities firmly anchors OMDS in a region known for its technological edge and entrepreneurial mindset. The collaboration offers access to an extensive network of innovative companies and enables the regional testing, upscaling and anchoring of data-driven solutions. That way, Deal contributes to both the strengthening of the maritime cluster and the realisation of the digitalisation ambitions in the Maritime Masterplan.
Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek (Chain Standard for Construction and Technique) develops and manages neutral standards such as ETIM and DICO, which contribute to transparent communication and reliable product data in complex projects. Something that started in the construction and installation sector has turned out to apply perfectly to the maritime industry too.
As a supporting partner of OMDS, Ketenstandard provides a strong framework for digital collaboration between maritime partners. By using standardised data formats, processes can be set up more easily, mistakes limited and systems are better able to communicate with each other. That creates room for innovation, scalability and international connection within the increasingly digitalised maritime chain.
AlbatrosDigital develops digital twins of ships with which performance can be simulated and analysed under realistic sea conditions. Their advanced software accurately predicts and validates fuel consumption, handling and emissions.
As a supporter of OMDS, AlbatrosDigital contributes to making reliable performance insights accessible to designers, operators and charterers. Through smart use of data, routes can be optimised, designs refined and operational decisions better substantiated. This data-driven approach corresponds perfectly with the OMDS vision: joining forces to build towards a more efficient, transparent and sustainable maritime sector.
Technology for efficient shipbuilding
Floorganise helps shipyards to realise projects on time and on budget. The company has been combining shipbuilding expertise with smart technology since 2012, to improve performance and reduce costs.
With the Floor2Plan, Floorganise integrates data from such systems as ERP, MRP and CAD into a single clear overview. This enables dynamic planning, real-time progress monitoring and better decision making in complex projects.
As a supporting organisation of OMDS, Floorganise is committed to standardisation and data-driven optimisation in the maritime sector, with the aim of achieving a better grasp, higher productivity and sustainable growth.
TechBinder helps maritime companies get more value from digital technology. With a background in data-driven shipbuilding, TechBinder develops smart applications that align with the client’s functional needs. That might be solutions in the field of IoT, digital twins, asset management or predictive maintenance, for example.
With a strong focus on user ease and implementation power, TechBinder supports organisations in the conversion of digital investments into concrete business results.
OMDS and TechBinder share the ambition of standardising data exchange in the maritime sector. The collaboration focuses on fields such as engineering, maintenance and performance monitoring, with the aim of achieving better interoperability and a sustainable optimisation of the maritime chain.
Maritime Sisters is an innovation and strategy partner with as mission: to accelerate the transition to a sustainable maritime future. With their combined knowledge, creativity, determination and deep-seated maritime DNA, Sylvia and Marjolein help organisations with the development of vision, innovation projects and building strong collaborations.
As drivers of change and connectors in the network of international maritime, offshore energy and ports, their work includes commitment to circular initiatives and diversity and also to the digital transition. Maritime Sisters gets things moving where necessary, with energy, structure and a refreshing approach.
The company collaborates with OMDS on sustainable renewal in the maritime chain. By stimulating innovation and the standardising of the exchange of data, and by reinforcing collaboration, Maritime Sisters contributes to a future-resilient and better connected maritime sector.
Marstrat is a strategic advice agency that supports the maritime sector with business, financial and operational solutions. Based in Rotterdam, experienced consultants with a strong combination of sector knowledge, market insight and management experience, work on strengthening maritime organisations.
Marstrat helps clients resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues with its team of experts combining decades of practical experience with an academic background. Whether dealing with operational management, market positioning or boardroom consulting, Marstrat speaks the sector’s language.
As a supporting organisation of OMDS, Marstrat contributes to the continued professionalisation and data-driven development of the maritime chain, with a view to strategy, transparency and international competitiveness.
Exito Maritime is specialised in maritime texts and translations.
Do you work in the maritime sector and do business internationally? Exito Maritime supports companies in maritime construction, shipbuilding and dredging work with accurate, field-specific translations.
Ranging from technical specifications and tendering documents to safety regulations and contracts - our specialist translators and technical writers speak your sector’s language.
Plus, we’re involved in wonderful sector initiatives such as OMDS, Maintenance in Dredging and CNB (Committee for the Standardisation of Dredging Components).
Shipbuilder is a pioneering IT company that supports the maritime sector with a smart online platform for integrated data management. With the Shipbuilder platform, users can specify, design, build and maintain from a single source of truth - throughout the entire lifecycle of a ship.
By making data structured and accessible, Shipbuilder minimises inefficiency and accelerates the processes in complex maritime projects. With more than 25 years of practical experience in the sector, the team knows exactly where opportunities for letting digitalisation really work can be found.
Shipbuilder and OMDS are working on a maritime sector in which structured, standardised exchange of data forms the basis for better collaboration, improved quality and sustainable innovation.
OMDS is supported by ETIM Netherlands, manager of the ETIM Technical Information Model.
ETIM is the international standard for logically and unambiguously classifying technical products in sectors such as the maritime industry, installation, construction, and tools.
This product classification makes all product properties clear and language-independent, including features, units, and limits. This prevents misunderstandings and ensures that technical and commercial product information can be seamlessly exchanged electronically between companies and chain partners.
With ETIM, everyone can quickly find the right product based on clear search criteria and synonyms. ETIM thus contributes to transparency and efficiency in the maritime sector and to the success of OMDS.
