Pilot Program

Devbulk Fleet Management - Pilot Program

WaterLog is onboard Devbulk's modern handy bulk carriers to pilot self-loading/discharging, shallow-water planning, and sustainability reporting.

Pilot Program StatusLive monitoring
Devbulk Lyna · MaltaDevbulk Meridian · BahamasDevbulk Orpheus · Singapore

Pilot Program Overview

Devbulk x WaterLog

Pilot Vessel

We are instrumenting Devbulk vessels with remote water quality, ballast, crane, and grab telemetry so the fleet can load and discharge on its own capability.

Technology Spotlight

WaterLog collects ballast, freshwater, crane, and grab data to keep Devbulk compliant, predictive, and port-ready.

Pilot focus

Validating WaterLog automation across self-sufficient handy bulk carriers with DropAI insight.

Pilot Roadmap

Targeting fleet-wide coverage by Q1 2026

Phase 01

Integration & Calibration

Install WaterLog instrumentation on pilot vessels and align with Devbulk sensors.

Phase 02

Live Monitoring

Run shallow draft, crane, and grab analytics while crews optimise ballast and load/discharge cycles.

Phase 03

Scale & Optimise

Roll out insights to the rest of the handy fleet while showcasing eco engine impact.

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Total vessels in this view

64,250 DWT

Average DWT

3

Pilot vessels

83%

Eco fleet %

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Pilot Program

Devbulk Fleet

Technical specs, eco badges, and pilot status for every vessel.

Devbulk Pilot
Devbulk Lyna

Devbulk Lyna

Pilot Vessel

Baltic feeder & North Sea grain corridors

Handymax Bulk CarrierMalta
IMO 978982938,000 DWT

Technical Specifications

LOA 179 m · Beam 29.6 m · Hold volume 75,000 m³

Five cargo holds with digital hatch cover sensors

Capabilities

  • Self-loading/discharging without shoreside cranes
  • Real-time ballast stability monitoring for MARPOL and class
  • Bridge sensors streaming to DropAI for predictive dosing

Shallow draft

10.2 m (optimised for confined ports)

Cranes

3 × 35 t electro-hydraulic deck cranes

Grabs

2 × 5.5 m³ twin-lock grabs

Eco engine

Tier III MAN B&W dual-fuel ready with scrubber stub

Self-loading/discharging capable

Pilot deep-dive in Baltic grain discharge

Devbulk Meridian

Devbulk Meridian

Pilot Vessel

Mediterranean & West Africa ore streams

Modern HandymaxBahamas
IMO 978912359,000 DWT

Technical Specifications

LOA 186 m · Beam 32.2 m · 4.5 m grain draft for river berths

Cargo holds with automatic level sensing

Capabilities

  • Autonomous grab-force monitoring for bulk density changes
  • Self-discharge handling ore and grain mixes
  • Bridge-to-shore telematics for compliance windows

Shallow draft

10.8 m with bulbous bow adjustments

Cranes

3 × 30 t knuckle-boom cranes

Grabs

2 × 5 m³ rope grab units

Eco engine

Tier III MAN with selective catalytic reduction

Self-loading/discharging capable

Pilot instrumentation on cranes and ballast pumps

Devbulk Orpheus

Devbulk Orpheus

Pilot Vessel

South Atlantic & Caribbean

Eco HandymaxSingapore
IMO 978833662,000 DWT

Technical Specifications

LOA 190 m · Beam 32.4 m · Five holds with curtain sensors

Capabilities

  • Onboard cargo gate automation for fast loading
  • Shallow port ballasting via adaptive draft planning
  • Self-discharge routines that eliminate shoreside gear

Shallow draft

11.0 m with retractable fin stabilizers

Cranes

3 × 30 t telescopic cranes

Grabs

2 × 5.3 m³ hydraulic grabs

Eco engine

Tier IIIB MAN with waste heat recovery and scrubber

Self-loading/discharging capable

Data streaming into WaterLog analytics every voyage

Devbulk Atlas

Devbulk Atlas

Australia & New Zealand coastal hubs

Supramax Bulk CarrierLiberia
IMO 986543267,000 DWT

Technical Specifications

LOA 189 m · Beam 32.1 m · Five cargo holds

Capabilities

  • Independent loading/discharging for remote quays
  • Crane cycle analytics to predict maintenance windows
  • Ballast water management instrumentation ready

Shallow draft

11.2 m with dynamic bulb adjustment

Cranes

3 × 35 t heavy lift cranes

Grabs

2 × 6 m³ open grabs

Eco engine

Tier III MAN B&W with digital governors

Self-loading/discharging capable

Standing by for pilot expansion

Devbulk Nova

Devbulk Nova

US Gulf ↔ Brazil grain arcs

Ultra Eco HandymaxMarshall Islands
IMO 987111074,500 DWT

Technical Specifications

LOA 194 m · Beam 33.0 m · Six holds

Capabilities

  • Self-reliant cargo operations in hurricane-prone docks
  • Smart hatch sealing for humidity control
  • Integrated water treatment telemetry

Shallow draft

11.5 m with ballast recovery planning

Cranes

3 × 30 t box cranes

Grabs

2 × 5 m³ compact grabs

Eco engine

Tier III hybrid with shaft generator recovery

Self-loading/discharging capable

Awaiting pilot rollout

Devbulk Oceanis

Devbulk Oceanis

South China Sea iron ore & fertiliser

Neo-Panamax Eco CarrierHong Kong
IMO 991234585,000 DWT

Technical Specifications

LOA 205 m · Beam 35.0 m · Seven holds

Capabilities

  • Automated carbon and water telemetry for ESG reporting
  • Self-loading/discharging for mega terminals
  • Adaptive shallow draft plans for canal transits

Shallow draft

11.8 m with dynamic trim control

Cranes

3 × 40 t knuckle-boom cranes

Grabs

2 × 6.5 m³ high-lift grabs

Eco engine

Tier IIIA dual-fuel engine with carbon capture readiness

Self-loading/discharging capable

Commissioning and ESG readiness

Devbulk Focus

Devbulk and its modern handy bulk carriers

Devbulk deploys a modern, self-sufficient fleet of handy bulk carriers to prove WaterLog's predictive water stewardship.

Modern fleet

Over 30 vessels built since 2014 deliver high-turnover grain, ore, and fertilizer routes.

Pilot integration

Selected vessels highlight shallow draft, crane, and grab automation with WaterLog and DropAI while loading and discharging independently.

Technology partnership

WaterLog aggregates telemetry, compliance, and sustainability insights while Devbulk vessels demonstrate their own loading and discharge capability.