1、Optimising vessel schedules with digital twin technologyAbout CetasolCetasol is a Swedish maritime technology company that helps vessel owners and operators cut fuel consumption and emissions.Spun out of Volvo Penta and based in Gothenburg,we develop iHelm,a decision-support platform that transforms
2、 vessel data into clear,real-time guidance for onboard crew and actionable insights for shore teams.With iHelm,operators save fuel,reduce emissions,and future-proof their operations for the evolving demands of sustainable shipping.A ferry owner requested Cetasol to help in fuel consumption predictio
3、ns ahead of changing their timetables.Cetasol developed an online planning tool leveraging historical performance data and advanced machine learning algorithms.The tool predicts-trip time-Fuel and energy use-CO2 emissionsInteractive timetable optimizationTest schedule analysis and comparison with th
4、e original one-higherconsumptionTest schedule analysis and comparison with the original one-lowerconsumptionHow it worksOptimisation problemMinimizes total operational cost under real-world constraints(time,vessel limits,route conditions)Speed&Route optimization simulatorCombines vessel-specific dig
5、ital twins with route optimisation to simulate realistic voyagesDynamic vessel performance modelsEach vessel has its own data-driven performance models capturing:-Acceleration&speed profiles-Route alternatives“Highways”-Fuel consumption behaviour-Real operational statisticsDynamic trip feasibility a
6、ssessmentThe feasibility of the trip is prioritized to guarantee realistic and trustworthy output.The simulator performs continuous validation by:Checking if requested arrival times are achievable.Validating time consistency between legs.Ad