The V Group executive director told a gathering at Nor-Shipping that while technology was important the role of staff in cutting fuel bills should not be underestimated.

“We are taking about optimising operational performance,” Bishop said. “I would say if you don’t have the people on board, you can forget all of the rest of it. It’s people, people, people.”

Bishop offered an example of how one owner had achieved success by creating a competitive environment between his vessels.

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