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.
29. March 2022 | Coach Solutions
PRESSE RELEASE – XO SHIPPING PARTNERSHIP
New partnership between XO Shipping and COACH Solutions XO Shipping, a global leader in the dry-bulk freight market – ranging from the Handysize to Supramax vessel segments, have signed an agreement with COACH Solutions to support their increased focus on digitalization, as well as both reducing their environmental footprint and at the same time […]
2. February 2022 | Coach Solutions
Meet a COACH – Ankeet Shetty
Here at COACH Solutions, we are very proud of our most valuable and greatest asset – our employees. Without them – no COACH Solutions. In our series of interviews of our employees we sat down and had a chat with Ankeet Shetty. He is part of our Voyage Optimization team and with his experience as […]
27. January 2022 | Coach Solutions
New Product Partnership Formed Between COACH Solutions and Veson Nautical
Integration between COACH Solutions and the Veson IMOS Platform unlocks enhanced voyage optimization capabilities and streamlined workflows Vessel Performance and Optimized Weather Routing experts COACH Solutions and Veson Nautical, the global market leader for commercial maritime software, today announced a new strategic product partnership to securely integrate COACH Solutions functionality with the Veson IMOS Platform […]
21. December 2021 | Coach Solutions
What is CII and how can you stay compliant?
The IMO established its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategy in 2018 to reduce emissions from the shipping industry. One of the main goals is to reduce carbon intensity with 40% by 2030 compared to the 2008 level and with 70% by 2050. To achieve this goal a number of energy efficiency and emission reduction regulators […]
1. December 2021 | Coach Solutions
COACH Solutions are opening offices in Singapore and Athens
We are very pleased to announce our Singapore and Athens offices are open for business! Singapore and Greece are both playing an important role in the shipping industry and we are truly excited to be opening offices in both locations. The new offices will help us get even closer to our valued clients and is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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