ABS Collaborates with Sofar Ocean for Voyage Optimization to Advance Decarbonization
ABS Collaborates with Sofar Ocean for Voyage Optimization to Advance Decarbonization
Optimize maritime routes with Sofar Ocean's Wayfinder, cutting fuel costs and emissions with real-time weather data for efficient shipping.
Nov 17, 2021
Sofar Ocean launches Wayfinder, a dynamic voyage optimization platform using superior weather forecasts to reduce fuel costs, voyage duration, and expended emissions during voyages.
SAN FRANCISCO, November 17, 2021 /Capital Link/ -- Sofar Ocean launches Wayfinder – The Dynamic Voyage Optimization Platform, leveraging real-time data and superior weather forecasts to enhance maritime route efficiency and decrease fuel emissions. Adopted by major shipping companies like Berge Bulk, Star Bulk, Seaven, and ABS, Wayfinder’s continuous weather monitoring and updated routing recommendations promise significant greenhouse gas emission reductions, marking a pivotal step in maritime sustainability efforts.
Wayfinder
Product Updates
- April 11, 2023: Wayfinder Voyage Optimization Demo
- December 1, 2023: Dry bulk snapshot: Wayfinder generates >4% average total equivalent fuel savings on Australia-China (BDI C5) voyages in 2023
- July 11, 2023: White Paper: The unexpected cost (and benefit) of weather for maritime shipping companies
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