ANNUAL MEMBERS PROGRAMME
IT COST, INNOVATION, AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKING CLUB
Know exactly how your
fleet’s IT spend compares.
Not roughly. Exactly.
Join 40+ leading fleets in the only anonymised, peer-benchmarked IT spend programme built specifically for the maritime industry.
Member fleets covering 500+ vessels, and 14+ different vessel types are already benchmarking. Your peers are in here.
Every member signs a mutual NDA before joining. All financial data is anonymised and aggregated before analysis, no individual company’s spend is visible to other members or disclosed externally. You see where you sit relative to peers without revealing your identity to them.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
IT directors and CIOs
- Justify IT budgets to the CFO with peer data
- Identify where you are over- or under-spending
- Benchmark vendor contract value
- Build a stronger case for cybersecurity investment
Shipowners and managers
- Validate procurement decisions with industry data
- Drive smarter fleet-wide IT spend
- Prepare for digital transformation programmes
- Improve IT governance across the fleet
WHAT WE BENCHMARK
Each category covers multiple subcategories, 50+ data points in total across your submission.
Total IT spend
Per vessel, per year
IT infrastructure
Hardware, servers, networking
Cybersecurity
Software, training, compliance
Operational applications
ERP, maintenance, voyage planning
Vessel communications
Satellite, VSAT, LEO
Data management
Storage, analytics, reporting
Administrative IT
Office systems, licences, SaaS
Vessel IT
Onboard hardware and software
Transformation spend
Digital projects and innovation
Support and staffing
Internal IT headcount and contractors
WHAT’S INCLUDED
01
Spend-per-vessel benchmarking report
Your IT spend benchmarked across all 10 categories and 50+ subcategories against peer fleets of similar size and type.
03
Anonymous peer comparison
See exactly where you sit relative to similar fleets, above or below the median, without revealing your identity to other members.
05
1:1 analyst briefing session
A dedicated session with the Thetius analysts to walk through your results, answer questions, and explore implications.
02
Crew user experience feedback
Direct insight from crew on what technology is working onboard, what is causing friction, and what is being underused.
04
30+ page personalised report
A detailed, tailored analysis of your fleet’s IT position with clear recommendations for where to act.
06
Innovation interview
A structured conversation covering your current vendor relationships, digital transformation ambitions, and technology maturity.
HOW IT WORKS
Book a discovery call
We check eligibility, discuss your fleet size and structure, and confirm the programme is the right fit. All new members sign a mutual NDA before any data is shared.
Submit your data across three inputs
We collect data through three structured inputs, designed to be completed by your IT team with minimal disruption to operations.
THE THREE DATA INPUTS
1.Financial questionnaire: IT spend broken down across 10 categories and 50+ subcategories, submitted securely via our online form
2.Internal survey: a short survey sent to your fleet management team covering IT performance, satisfaction, and operational impact
3.Innovation interview: a 45-minute call with a Thetius analyst covering your vendor relationships, digital transformation plans, and technology maturity
Receive your personalised report every November
Your 30+ page benchmarking report is delivered every November, alongside a 1:1 briefing session with our analysts.
New members joining mid-year receive interim benchmarking against the most current dataset immediately, you are not waiting a full year for insight.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. All data is anonymised and aggregated before any analysis is produced. You see how you compare to peers as a group no individual company’s data is ever identified, attributed, or shared with other members.
No. New members receive interim benchmarking against the most current dataset immediately upon joining, so you get useful insight straight away. Your first full annual report will be delivered the following November.
Most members complete the financial questionnaire in around two to three hours with input from their finance and IT teams. The internal survey takes approximately 30 minutes, and the innovation interview is a 45-minute call. We guide you through every step.
The programme is open to shipowners and managers of all fleet sizes. We segment benchmarking by fleet size so your comparison group is meaningful — a 15-vessel fleet is not compared to a 300-vessel operator.
Programme fees are discussed on the discovery call and vary based on fleet size. Contact us to discuss pricing for your organisation.
Join the programme
Apply now and receive interim benchmarking within weeks of joining.
PROGRAMME SCOPE
10
Core IT categories
50+
Sub-categories
500+
Member vessels
30
Page report
Nick Chubb
Founder, Strategy Director
“This started because IT directors kept saying ‘I think our costs are reasonable.’ Now they know exactly where they stand.”
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