Weather intelligence provider, StormGeo, announced the launch of Strategic Power Routing — a service that optimizes the power output of a vessel in varying weather conditions to enhance overall fuel efficiency and reduce emissions without compromising arrival windows.

In a statement, it said when a vessel meets adverse weather conditions, such as high significant waves, strong wind, and currents, it must output more power and thus consume more fuel to maintain its speed and revolutions per minute (RPM).

But Strategic Power Routing takes weather conditions into account and combines them with statistical speed loss calculated by vessel type. It then recommends an RPM that stabilizes power and fuel consumption, rather than allowing them to spike.

“We have been working closely with our customers to develop Strategic Power Routing for nearly a year. The trial results have been extremely successful, and we are seeing our trialling customer achieve significant returns on investment,” said Kim Sørensen, COO of StormGeo Shipping. 

Rolf Reksten, VP Route Advisory Services for StormGeo said: “Our algorithm is composed of data being collected from thousands of vessels over many decades, so it is constantly improving. This allows for much more accurate RPM and power advice, enabling the vessel to run at optimal power, reduce fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions throughout the voyage.”

StormGeo is a global provider of weather intelligence and decision support services, with leading solutions for shipping, oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, cross industries and aviation.

More than 12,000 ships rely on StormGeo software or services for navigational planning, route optimization, weather routing and fleet performance.