ECOS LNG (ECOS), an Italian shipping company managing Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRU), has signed a contract with BASS for the deployment of the BASSnet Neo Software as a Service (SaaS) platform to manage its operational, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.
The contract was awarded following an evaluation to replace the legacy maintenance software used by ECOS. The company will implement BASSnet Neo 3.1 for its FSRU and shore-based office, including modules for Maintenance, Procurement, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), and Dry-Docking.
The platform also includes mobile applications for inventory management and inspections to improve onboard safety and efficiency.
“BASSnet Neo is the right choice to align with our broader digitalisation strategy and digital management tools harmonisation,” said Matteo Conci, Base Manager/DPA at ECOS LNG.
“We are confident in BASSnet Neo’s technical robustness, scalability, and capacity to support our FSRU’s operational excellence. It was impressive that BASSnet’s robust cybersecurity and compliance adheres to stringent SaaS security frameworks.”
“We also value Neo’s flexibility, modular architecture, and integration capabilities, which we believe will provide long-term benefits to operations and maintenance of the asset.”
As part of the project, the system will apply zero-trust security and encryption protocols recommended for cloud-based software.
“FSRUs are among the most technically demanding and highly regulated vessel types in the maritime industry. ECOS’s trust reflects the strength, security, and maturity of our SaaS suite and services expertise,” said Per Steinar Upsaker, CEO & Managing Director at BASS Software.
The project is now entering the implementation phase. This will include planning for data migration, training, and change management to ensure a structured transition to the new management system.
