31. October 2019 | 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 stated 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@coach-solutions.dk for an introduction.
15. January 2020 | Coach Solutions
Charter Party Monitoring
Monitoring and receiving early warnings with respect to your charter party is one of the most effective ways of making sure the contractual terms you have entered are met. The most common charter parties include a warranted speed and consumption and failure to perform may cause breach of contract and result in a claim. The […]
16. December 2019 | Coach Solutions
COACH Solutions joins ShippingLab with a project for automatic optimized coastal routing with support from the Danish Maritime Fund
This new project will significantly strengthen the possibilities for providing the most optimal fuel-efficient route. At the same time the workload onboard will be significantly decreased with the effect of increased earnings as the vessel will sail more energy efficiently. COACH Solutions have been accepted into ShippingLab and will work on this project together with […]
26. November 2019 | Coach Solutions
Integration with commercial shipping systems
As reporting requirements from the vessels keep growing, having a smooth handling of data becomes even more important. With the crew having to report to many different stakeholders in many different formats increases the risk of errors and inconsistent data. This will lead to misunderstandings and incoherent conclusions even within the same company. At COACH […]
31. October 2019 | 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 stated that utilizing weather routing services reduces fuel consumption by up to 3% and even further with larger […]
8. October 2019 | Coach Solutions
Keep track of your vessels
Keeping an overview of where your vessels are or in what weather condition they are in can be a cumbersome task. With COACH Live Vessel Tracking you can keep track of your favorite vessels or entire fleet and monitor which are falling behind schedule or potentially deviating from instructions. COACH Live Vessel Tracking service uses […]
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 […]
20. September 2019 | 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. […]
8. October 2019 | Coach Solutions
Keep track of your vessels
Keeping an overview of where your vessels are or in what weather condition they are in can be a cumbersome task. With COACH Live Vessel Tracking you can keep track of your favorite vessels or entire fleet and monitor which are falling behind schedule or potentially deviating from instructions. COACH Live Vessel Tracking service uses […]
31. October 2019 | 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 stated that utilizing weather routing services reduces fuel consumption by up to 3% and even further with larger […]