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SHIP ROUTING- more than just hard weather
avoidance
What do we do?
Forecast, recommendation and engine setting
Post voyage analysis, performance analysis
Collect reports
Vessel characteristics
VLCC and Tanker
Loaded with oilNo sensitive cargoWhen loaded the vessel can handle almost any weather
Loaded with oil or chemicalsGenerally no sensitive cargoVessel may be moderately sensitive to weather
What can go wrong?
VLCC and Tanker
Container
Stacked with containersRather stableSmall vessels are more sensitive than large
What can go wrong?
Container
Car Carrier and General Cargo
Loaded with cars or other vehiclesSensitive cargoMostly stable ships
Loaded with anythingMay have very sensitive cargoVessel is sensitive to rolling
Route planning• Wind and waves• Currents• Sea ice and ice bergs• Emission Control Area (ECA)• Pirates
Choosing the optimal route
Post Voyage AnalysisHow looking back in time help us predict the future.
Need a hull cleaning?
GAC SMHI Weatherrouting
LifeFuel/EmissionTime Money
- We’ll help you save them all
There is always a storm somewhere!
Thank you for listening!