--- title: "TugIO: Unified Tugboat Data API | LionRock" description: TugIO provides structured tugboat operational data, AIS-derived job timestamps, maneuver data, and API access for towage analytics. image: https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/TugIO.webp --- [Skip to Content](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio#body) [![Lionrock Maritime Logo](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/LionRock-Logo-Liggend-Payoff-Svg.svg "Lionrock Maritime Logo")](https://lionrockmaritime.com/) Toggle Menu - [Solutions](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution) Toggle children for Solutions - [PowerCaptain](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/powercaptain) - [PortCaptain](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/portcaptain) - [PortExplorer](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/portexplorer) - [FuelExplorer](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/fuelexplorer) - [EmissionExplorer](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/emissionexplorer) - [TugIO](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio) - Resources Toggle children for Resources - [Reports](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report) - [Knowledge Base](https://lionrockmaritime.com/kb) - [Blog](https://lionrockmaritime.com/tugboat-news) - [CO2-Reduction Calculator](https://lionrockmaritime.com/co2reductioncalculator) - [Pricing](https://lionrockmaritime.com/pricing) - [Contact](https://lionrockmaritime.com/contact) - Open Search Search Submit Search - [Talk to Sales](https://lionrockmaritime.com/demo) ![Lionrock Solution - TugIO](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/optimized/lionrock-solution-tugio-dashboard.webp?width=960&height=571&name=lionrock-solution-tugio-dashboard.webp) Solution # TugIO An API service for operational, commercial and technical data on tugboats and towage operations From simple location data of your assets to technical data streamed from your assets to commercial info to detailed operational insights on your tugboat operations. All of these can be pulled directly from our database through our API service. It is a perfect solution for tug operators that are seeking complementary data to just contextualize information or new parameters to enhance AI models. Executive answer ## How do you get job-level operational data from AIS? TugIO turns raw AIS positions into structured tugboat operational data: job timestamps, maneuver phases, waiting time, assist duration and technical vessel details. It is delivered as a data feed or API, so operations, commercial and IT teams all work from the same job record inside their own systems. [Review job-level data](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/job-level-data)[Review maneuver data](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/maneuver-data)[Read timestamp guide](https://lionrockmaritime.com/tugio-job-timestamps-and-their-operational-value-knowledge-base)[Use market data API](https://lionrockmaritime.com/lionrock-market-data-api-knowledge-base) [Get started today](https://lionrockmaritime.com/demo) [Skip Navigation](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio#after-page-nav) - [Introduction](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio#introduction) - [Benefits](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio#benefits) - [Reports](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio#reports) - [Case Study](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio#case-study) - [Implementation](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio#how-it-works) - [FAQ's](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio#faq) Introduction ## Streamline your data with TugIO Are you looking for raw data on ports and tug operations to give context to your own and other suppliers data? See the benefits of TugIO: ![LionRock Maritime Problem Icon](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/LionRock%20Maritime%20Problem%20Icon.svg) ### From... Decision making based on gut feeling | ❌ | **Manual data collection** You ask operators and crew to manually log towage events. This leads to inaccurate data, dissatisfaction amongst crew and not having enough time for value adding work. | | --- | --- | | ❌ | **Dispersed information** Your data comes from different sources with different formats, different timeslices rendering it impossible or at least difficult to synthesize different data and derive meaning. | | ❌ | **Incomplete information** You might collect data on fuel consumption but dont see the stages of the tug operation linked to it making it impossible to do insightful analyses or make accurate AI models |   ![LionRock Maritime Solution Icon](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/LionRock%20Maritime%20Solution%20Icon.svg) ### …To Data driven tugboat operations | ✅ | **Automated data collection** Automating the data collection will not only relieve your employees from mundane work to do value adding work. It will also greatly enhance the accuracy of the collected data | | --- | --- | | ✅ | **Synced data collection** Synced, timesliced and standardized meta information enable you to analyse data and derive insights from it rather than spening time on cleaning and collating it | | ✅ | **Getting the full picture** Gone are the days of incomplete data sets. With our feed of unique operational and commercial data you have complete transparency on your operations | Start streaming towage data today with TugIO ## Complete your data warehouse with technical, operational and commercial data Tugboat operators waste time and money due to incomplete, inaccurate and inefficient data harvesting and processes. With our API services this will be a thing of the past and you have all the insights needed to optimize your tugboat business. ✅  Telemetry data ✅  Operational data ✅  Commercial data [Get Started Now](https://lionrockmaritime.com/contact) Benefits ## Unlock operational efficiency at the source TugIO delivers accurate, reliable and standardized data directly to your cloud enabling you to derive insights directly. [Schedule a Demo](https://lionrockmaritime.com/demo) ### Data accuracy **Accurate and reliable data** through automated and standardized data harvesting and processing ### Accessibility Data is directly accessible through an API service via API key authentication ### Unique data insights Operational data derived through processing AIS data with proprietary algorithms  ### Modular set-up Choose just the data and variables you need. The service is modular and can be expanded at will TugIO Reports ## Data to power your business ![Job Level Data](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6.1%20Job%20Level%20Data.png?width=556&height=288&name=6.1%20Job%20Level%20Data.png) ### Job data The **job data** will give you a feed of ship assist data for both your own tugfleet as well as your competitors [Learn More](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/job-level-data) ![6.1 Manoeuvre Data](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6.1%20Manoeuvre%20Data.png?width=727&height=592&name=6.1%20Manoeuvre%20Data.png) ### Maneuver data Time series data on tugboat operations, from information about job stage, e.g. mob/demob, waiting etc. to detailed maneuvering information, e.g. rotation push/pull [Learn More](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/maneuver-data) ### Telemetry data Access to data on your assets, engine-, fuel consumption, sensor data. All synced and timesliced in a standardized way [Learn More](https://lionrockmaritime.com/coming-soon) ## Included ### TugIO Reduce operational costs and waste. --- Pricing [Talk to sales](https://lionrockmaritime.com/contact) **Plan Includes** | | Job Data | | --- | --- | | | Manoeuvre data | | | Telemetry data | | | Commercial data |   ## Interesting Add-ons For your operational excellence | | (Most Popular) PowerCaptain | PortExplorer | PortCaptain | FuelExplorer | EmissionExplorer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | [Speed Monitoring Dashboard](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/speed-monitoring-dashboard) | [Market Tracking Dashboard](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/market-tracking-dashboard) | [Cost Leadership Tool](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/cost-leadership-tool) | [Fuel Pricing Tool](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/fuel-pricing-tool) | [Emission Monitoring Tool](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/emission-monitoring-tool) | | | [Performance Feedback tool](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/performance-feedback-tool) | [Tug Capacity Tool](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/tug-capacity-tool) | [Tug Capacity Tool](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/tug-capacity-tool) | [Captain Fuel Index](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/captain-fuel-index) | Emission Verification Tool | | | [Fuel Waste Monitoring Dashboard](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/fuel-waste-monitoring-dashboard) | Customer Value Tool | Customer Value Tool | [Tugboat Fuel Index](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report/tugboat-fuel-index) | | | | | Business Case Support | | | | Can't decide? The great team at LionRock Maritime is here to help! [Reach Out Now](https://lionrockmaritime.com/demo) ![6.1 Job Level Data](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6.1%20Job%20Level%20Data.png?width=556&height=288&name=6.1%20Job%20Level%20Data.png) Case Study ### Automate job data logging with TugIO A large tugboat operator wanted to streamline the capturing of its own and competitor's tugjob logging. The objective was to improve the accuracy and completeness of the data logging, as well as improve productivity and engagement in the operations teams. Before using TugIO this operator relied on tug dispatchers to monitor job events, both their own and their competitors, and relied on captains or crew to log their own job timestamps. The result was often incomplete, missing and inaccurate job data. With the use of TugIO they have been able to automate this process. It not only improves the data accuracy, but also enables the crew and employees to focus on value adding work instead of mundane logging work.  [Find out how you can get there too](https://lionrockmaritime.com/demo) Get started today ## Transform Tugboat Operations with Data-Driven Insight From fuel savings to market expansion, LionRock Maritime helps you navigate smarter decisions and build a more efficient, competitive fleet. [Let’s Talk – Schedule a Call with Our Experts](https://lionrockmaritime.com/demo) How it works ## How you can implement TugIO into your operations ![LionRock Step 1](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/LionRock%20Step%201.svg) ### Choose data What data do you need? Job data, operational data, telemetry data, position data? You name it. ![LionRock Step 2](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/LionRock%20Step%202.svg) ### get API key contact us for access through a deticated API key ![LionRock Step 3](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/LionRock%20Step%203.svg) ### Start streaming Start collecting data into your cloud through calling the API service Testimonials ## See what others have to say after working with us “With this program I have certainly adjusted my cruising speed to lower levels because of the awareness raised. Before my default speed was at 650 RPM and now I have reduced that to 550 RPM”                                                                            ![Marcel de Graaff Fairplay Towage - LionRock](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marcel%20Fairplay.webp?width=120&height=120&name=Marcel%20Fairplay.webp) **Marcel de Graaff** Tugboat Captain at Fairplay Towage “LionRock helps us effectively manage our fleet. The program makes our crews and operators to be conscious of their impacts while performing work.  We have seen real reductions in fuel consumption across all our operations.” ![Jonathan Archer at Moran - LionRock](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jonathan%20Moran.webp?width=120&height=120&name=Jonathan%20Moran.webp) **Jonathan Archer** Regional Manager at Moran “The speed tracking report allows us to navigate more efficiently and therefore more environmentally responsible - a profitable course for both Mutraship and our planet.”                                                                                                   ![Justin Pasman - Multraship - LionRock](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Justin%20Multraship.webp?width=120&height=120&name=Justin%20Multraship.webp) **Justin Pasman** Tugboat captain at Multraship The Power Captain program by LionRock Maritime helped us reduce our sailing speeds and thereby our fuel consumption and emissions significantly as well as structurally in just a matter of weeks.                                                    ![Ricardo Faggiani at Medtug - LionRock](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ricardo%20Medtug.webp?width=120&height=120&name=Ricardo%20Medtug.webp) **Riccardo Faggiani** Program Implementation Coordinator MedTug “The speeding program is a fun project. It brings something to your attention of which you were latently already aware.” Frans was one of the first captains to use the PowerCaptain solution and started already in 2018 and still going strong today. ![Frans Jorna at Fairplay - LionRock](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frans%20Fairplay.webp?width=120&height=120&name=Frans%20Fairplay.webp) **Frans Jorna** Tugboat Captain at Fairplay Towage We Have Answers ## Frequently Asked Questions Get clear answers on our solutions, implementation, and how we help you improve tugboat efficiency and performance. ### What you need to know What is the rate limit for calling the API? the rate limit is 15 x per minute What if in our port, currents significantly impact sailing speeds? We account for that by converting Speed Over Ground (AIS data) into Speed Through Water using a conversion function in our software. For this adjustment, we require current level data in addition to AIS data. We already have a speed alert system—what does your product add? Many ports use speed alerts, but we have yet to see an example where they effectively reduce sailing speeds. Instead of reprimanding captains for individual trips, our approach empowers them with data-driven insights to gradually and sustainably reduce speeds over time. Are any investments or technical upgrades required for this product? No. We only use AIS data, and our proprietary software handles the rest. No additional hardware or software investment is required. How quickly can we expect results? Most operators notice a reduction in excessive speeding within two months, leading to immediate fuel and emission savings. Get a Demo ## See TugIO in Action! Tugboat operators are improving productivity and employee satisfaction while harvesting more accurate and unique data insights tha power their decision making and AI modelling. Want to see how it works for your fleet? **Get a personalized demo to:**✅   Discover how data helps optimize your towage business speeds ✅   See real-world applications from similar operations ✅   Learn how to apply the data into your own operations   ##### **Book your free demo today and start saving!** [Request a Demo today](https://lionrockmaritime.com/demo) [![LionRock Maritime Logo Aternative](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/LionRock%20Maritime%20Logo%20Aternative.svg "LionRock Maritime Logo Aternative")](https://lionrockmaritime.com/) [IJsbaanpad 2](https://maps.app.goo.gl/s5CM2jqG2Bu4pDoAA)[1076 CV, Amsterdam](https://maps.app.goo.gl/s5CM2jqG2Bu4pDoAA) [+31 (0)6 144 59 097](tel:+31614459097) ###### Contact Us [rick.broersma@lionrockmaritime.com](mailto:rick.broersma@lionrockmaritime.com) © 2026 LionRock Maritime B.V.  ###### Solutions - [PowerCaptain](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/powercaptain) - [PortCaptain](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/portcaptain) - [PortExplorer](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/portexplorer) - [FuelExplorer](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/fuelexplorer) - [EmissionExplorer](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/emissionexplorer) - [TugIO](https://lionrockmaritime.com/solution/tugio) ###### Resources - [Reports](https://lionrockmaritime.com/report) - [Knowledge Base](https://lionrockmaritime.com/lionrock-market-data-api-knowledge-base) - [Blog](https://lionrockmaritime.com/tugboat-news) - [CO2 Reduction Calculator](https://lionrockmaritime.com/coming-soon) ###### Legal - [Legal Notice](https://lionrockmaritime.com/legal) - [Privacy Policy](https://lionrockmaritime.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://lionrockmaritime.com/hubfs/General_Terms_%26_Conditions_LionRock_Maritime.pdf) - [Pricing](https://lionrockmaritime.com/pricing) - [Contact](https://lionrockmaritime.com/contact)   [Have a question? 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