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Voyage Optimiser tool

Easiest, most effective voyage optimisation and planning

Voyage optimisation – the smoothest way to your optimal voyage plan

Voyage Optimiser is a voyage planning and optimisation tool that helps operators create more efficient voyage plans using weather information, safety parameters and operational requirements. By combining route optimisation, voyage monitoring and performance analysis, it supports better operational decisions before, during and after a voyage.

Voyage Optimiser is especially relevant when you want to improve vessel performance while vessels remain in operation. It can help identify opportunities to reduce fuel consumption, improve voyage efficiency, support compliance and make more informed operational decisions without waiting for a maintenance stop or dry dock.

At a glance

What it is

Voyage Optimiser is a voyage planning and optimisation tool within Wärtsilä's Fleet Optimisation Solution (FOS). It uses weather data, safety parameters and operational requirements to support route planning, voyage monitoring and voyage performance improvement.

Why it matters

  • Support more efficient voyage planning and routing decisions.
  • Reduce fuel consumption and operating costs through voyage optimisation.
  • Improve visibility into voyage performance and operational outcomes.
  • Support emissions and compliance objectives, including CII-related performance management.

How it works

The tool combines weather information, safety considerations and operational priorities to generate voyage plans, monitor voyage progress and analyse voyage performance. Route suggestions and calculations are based on real-time data and advanced optimisation algorithms.

Where it applies

Voyage Optimiser is particularly relevant for fleet performance managers, operations teams, vessel operators and voyage planners looking to improve fuel efficiency, voyage performance and operational decision-making.

Optimise route and fuel consumption

The Voyage Optimiser tool uses weather data, safety parameters and your commercial efficiency considerations to plan the most optimised voyage and route for your vessel. This web-based tool is easy to use, and it will take the guesswork out of route planning.

Adopt the Voyage Optimiser tool and you will have the ideal position to make informed decisions on the upcoming voyage. It uses advanced algorithms to optimise the vessel’s route and fuel consumption. It will also monitor the progress of the voyage against the plan.

Voyage Optimiser delivers seven valuable benefits

  • Saves time. Voyage planning is faster because the optimised routes and speed profiles are based on real-time weather data and safety parameters.
  • Reduces effort. It is easier and more convenient for you plan voyages thanks to the FOS software. Voyage suggestions and calculations are effortlessly generated based on the data within the system.
  • Saves money. The tool helps your vessel perform optimally. Its fuel efficiency is optimal, which saves fuel and reduces your operational costs. Fuel savings bring emissions savings, which lowers your EU ETS costs.
  • Reduces risk and reduces anxiety. Your voyage plan is based on real-time data, which eliminates guesswork and reduces the risk of human error. The tool also monitors the ship’s progress against the plan while it is sailing.
  • Connects. The tool connects between the vessel and onshore management, and collaboration is easier and more efficient. Both sides stay on track about the plan and possible course corrections.
  • Grows your expertise. The Post-Voyage Insights in the tool will give you valuable benchmarking and analyses. You will learn from each voyage.
  • Regulatory compliance. The tool helps ensure that the vessel stays compliant with Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings.

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Voyage Optimiser – key features

Weather routing. The Voyage Optimiser tool will plan the optimal route while considering no-go areas and ECAs, ECO speed, fixed speed instructions, or the need to optimise for JIT.

Integration. The Voyage Optimiser tool can be integrated with your existing systems and platforms. Its seamless integration capabilities make it easy to bring into use.

Accurate data. Because the tool uses reliable, real-time weather information and safety parameters, it can make an accurate and optimised voyage plan.

Easy to use. Because the Voyage Optimiser tool is intuitive and easy to use, the user can concentrate on the more important task – navigating the vessel.

Compatible. The tool is compatible with a wide range of vessels and it adapts to a variety of shipping operations. That is why most vessels and fleets will find it optimally suited to their purposes.

Cyber secure. The tool meets data privacy and protection requirements. It has robust security measures built in to ensure that your data stays confidential and in your control.

Frequently asked questions

How can voyage optimisation reduce fuel consumption?

Voyage optimisation helps identify routes, speed profiles and operational decisions that improve efficiency. By considering weather conditions, safety parameters and operational requirements together, operators can reduce avoidable fuel consumption during voyages.

What is the difference between voyage optimisation and fleet optimisation?

Voyage optimisation focuses on improving the performance of individual voyages through route planning, speed management and voyage monitoring. Fleet optimisation looks more broadly across multiple vessels and voyages to identify trends and improvement opportunities across the fleet.

Can voyage optimisation support compliance objectives?

Yes. The Voyage Optimiser tool supports voyage planning and performance management, including helping operators manage vessel performance in relation to Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) requirements. 

What data is used for voyage optimisation?

Voyage Optimiser uses weather information, safety parameters and operational requirements to support routing decisions, voyage planning and performance monitoring.

Is Voyage Optimiser suitable for existing fleets?

Yes. Voyage Optimiser is available through Wärtsilä Fleet Optimisation Solution (FOS) and can be integrated with existing operations and systems.

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How to get started with the Voyage Optimiser tool

The Voyage Optimiser tool is an optional feature of our Fleet Optimisation Solution (FOS).

It is easy to add it to your current FOS subscription. Please contact us to schedule a personalised demonstration to learn how this tool could transform your business.

If you are not a FOS user yet, your easiest step is to let us know that you are interested.

 

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Improve voyage performance with better operational decisions

Whether your goal is to reduce fuel consumption, improve voyage efficiency or strengthen compliance performance, Voyage Optimiser can help your team make more informed voyage-planning decisions using operational and weather data.

Considering other ways to improve vessel performance?

Voyage optimisation is one of many ways to improve fuel efficiency while vessels remain in operation. Explore the Energy efficiency page to compare operational improvements, maintenance-stage options, dry-dock upgrades and newbuild strategies.

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