18. November 2020 | Coach Solutions
The aim of weather routing is to achieve optimum speed in order to perform the voyage as energy efficient as possible reducing bunker consumption while providing the safety of ship, crew and cargo. The IMO has publicly states that utilizing weather routing services reduces fuel consumption by up to 3% and even further with larger vessels.
Some would still argue that there is a conflict between being green and at the same time operating a profitable business. However, with the large proven fuel savings seen from weather routing demonstrates that being sustainable will have an economic benefit.
COACH Solutions has created a fully automated weather routing service which gives the most optimal weather routing in less than 3 minutes to both shore side staff and onboard crew. The COACH Voyage Optimization is an innovative, cutting edge weather routing service where multiple key parameters are combined on a user-friendly platform to provide the most optimal and safe route guidance while maximizing the voyage result without compromising safety.
During the voyage, the route is automatically updated and sent to the vessel on a daily basis. The operator can follow the vessels progress on dedicated dashboards showing adherence to voyage instructions and CP Performance. Extensive Post Voyage Assessment Reports and claims support is included in the COACH weather routing service.
The advised route is optimal because it is computed basis the Operators key knowledge about vessel- and voyage specific business parameters such as TCE (Time Charter Equivalent) and bunker costs, but also takes into account the vessel´s actual and updated speed and consumption profile determined by COACH – thus ensuring best possible route and the most accurate prediction of bunker consumption, speed and ETA.
Therefore, the simple answer to why weather routing is important is that it keeps your vessel safe while maximizing earnings.
If you are interested in learning more about COACH weather routing, please don’t hesitate to contact us at sales@coachsolutions.com for an introduction, or use the contact form below.
6. July 2021 | Coach Solutions
Meet a COACH – Mikkel Dahl Frederiksen
Here at COACH Solutions, we are very proud of our most valuable and greatest assets – our employees. Without them – no COACH Solutions. This time we have interviewed Mikkel Dahl Frederiksen from our Development Team. Mikkel and the rest of our development team plays an important part in terms of developing our software here […]
30. June 2021 | Coach Solutions
Managing data across an entire fleet
Managing data across an entire fleet is a complex task! For many, the perception is that this must be fully automated to be successful. The reality is, however, that fleets at different shipping companies are very diverse. Vessels can be owned, managed, or chartered at very different lengths of time, which means the return-on-investment (ROI) […]
24. June 2021 | Coach Solutions
Navigare Capital – Performance Management by COACH Solutions
Navigare Capital A/S has purchased the VLCC Tanker vessel “Navigare Terra Mater” which has become the largest vessel sailing under Danish flag. Here at COACH Solutions we are proud to assist Navigare Capital to optimize their fuel and lube oil consumption by delivering high quality performance data supporting the company in making the right decisions […]
15. June 2021 | Coach Solutions
Meet a COACH – Thomas Hechmann
Here at COACH Solutions, we are very proud of our most valuable and greatest assets – our employees. Without them – no COACH Solutions. We have interviewed Thomas Hechmann, our newest “addition” to our Sales Team at COACH in Copenhagen. He brings a vast amount of commercial shipping experience – mainly form the tanker and […]
27. May 2021 | Coach Solutions
Hull Cleaning and Performance Monitoring
Hull fouling is one of the most common reasons why a vessel is underperforming as it is having a detrimental impact on a vessel’s hydrodynamic performance and hence the relationship between speed and fuel consumption. Besides having a financial negative impact for a ship owner, it also has a negative impact on the environment since […]
18. November 2020 | Coach Solutions
Why is weather routing so important?
The aim of weather routing is to achieve optimum speed in order to perform the voyage as energy efficient as possible reducing bunker consumption while providing the safety of ship, crew and cargo. The IMO has publicly states that utilizing weather routing services reduces fuel consumption by up to 3% and even further with larger […]
18. January 2021 | Coach Solutions
Monitor Cylinder lube oil consumption
Cylinder lube oil consumption is one of the most overlooked consumers in fleet performance management. With saving potentials anywhere between 5-10% and often higher there is great value in monitoring the consumption and taking action. Over-lubrication does not only directly impact your profit and loss it also has a negative technical impact on your equipment. […]
1. July 2020 | Coach Solutions
Kongsberg Digital acquires COACH Solutions
Kongsberg Digital has acquired COACH Solutions, a leading supplier of software solutions for vessel performance and monitoring. COACH’s vessel performance monitoring system was developed by Danish shipping company Clipper Group. In 2016 COACH was established as an independent company – COACH Solutions ApS – which has grown rapidly. Its software currently has over 900 licenses […]
12. September 2019 | Coach Solutions
COACH Solutions releases IMO 2020 module
COACH Solutions releases IMO 2020 module COACH Solutions have, in close cooperation with our dedicated clients, developed a simple overview to help operators manage the increasing demands posed by the 2020 global Sulphur Cap. In short, it gives the operator a constantly updated overview of which fuel types are on board the vessel, in which […]
23. September 2019 | Coach Solutions
COACH Solutions launch updated web portal
COACH Solutions has launched an updated web portal to serve existing and new clients. The updated web portal helps the clients continue being updated on the performance and current status of their vessels. The site offers an even more user-friendly navigation platform as well as increased responsiveness. In addition, the back-end for the market leading […]
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