5.30 Better utilization of fleet capacity can
often be achieved by improvements in fleet planning. For example,
it may be possible to avoid or reduce long ballast voyages through
improved fleet planning. There is opportunity here for charterers
to promote efficiency. This can be closely related to the concept
of "just in time" arrivals.
5.31 Efficiency, reliability and maintenance-oriented
data sharing within a company can be used to promote best practice
among ships within a company and should be actively encouraged.