Question 1

What is Sternbow?

Accepted Answer

Sternbow is the operating layer for maritime compliance data. It collects, validates, and reconciles the operational data behind EU MRV, IMO DCS, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and CII reporting by pairing automated AI validation with a dedicated offshore maritime compliance team that resolves data exceptions software cannot handle alone.

Question 2

How does Sternbow solve EU MRV and IMO DCS data validation problems?

Accepted Answer

Rather than forcing ship crews to learn new software, Sternbow ingests existing noon reports, bunker delivery notes (BDNs), and telemetry. Its AI engine runs multi-point cross-checks against AIS tracking and engine performance baselines, while offshore master mariners and compliance analysts resolve missing entries, unit errors, and boundary discrepancies before submission.

Question 3

How does Sternbow support FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS compliance?

Accepted Answer

Sternbow continuously calculates voyage-level greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity under FuelEU Maritime rules (well-to-wake), tracks compliance balances, models banking and pooling options, and monitors EU ETS European Union Allowances (EUA) liability in real-time, preventing year-end penalties.

Question 4

Does Sternbow require changing onboard software or crew workflows?

Accepted Answer

No. Sternbow connects directly into your existing noon reporting system, email inboxes, ERPs, and onboard log streams. No crew retraining or software replacement is required on your vessels.

Question 5

What evidence is delivered to accredited verifiers?

Accepted Answer

Sternbow compiles complete, auditable evidence packages with matched BDNs, voyage legs, corrected noon records, and timestamped resolution logs directly accepted by accredited verifiers like DNV, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and ClassNK.

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