NaviTools: Predicting ship performance using advanced modelling

Optimizing the energy performance of ships is a major challenge for the decarbonization of maritime transport. Our solution NaviTools integrates advanced AI and simulation models, to predict the performance of ships under realistic navigation conditions from the design stage, and thus help with architecture and sizing.

CONTEXT

The operational efficiency of a ship depends on many factors: changing weather conditions, state of the sea, sea condition, cargo carried, route taken, management of equipment on board, human constraints (or human factor)... All these elements influence energy consumption and emissions.

Thanks to our expertise in numerical intelligence and modeling, we have developed NaviTools using a generic method of high-precision predictive modeling taking into account these aspects. This makes it possible to simulate and optimize the energy behavior of the ship, from the pre-project phase, by quantifying and qualifying various design configurations.

NAVITOOLS : a bespoke solution for each maritime player

Our solution is adapted to each maritime player. Thanks to a personalized platform, it supports you in the optimized design of your vessels.

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approach

Our approach is based on advanced modeling, integrating a set of complementary tools to build a robust and reliable predictive model, capable of effectively supporting ship design.

Coupled VPP / PPP Modelling

Analysis of vessel behaviour as a function of speed, hull geometry, WAPS, induced effects (heel, leeway, dynamics), appendages, and sea state.

Propulsion Simulation

Integration of engine architecture, transmission efficiency, propeller performance, and hydrodynamic resistance under varying external conditions, in order to establish the most realistic fuel consumption laws.

Machine Learning Algorithms

Use of historical operational data from vessels in service to improve the accuracy of predictions for systems under development.

Statistical Routing

Identification of optimal routes based on crew and owner constraints as well as weather conditions, with performance assessment of the vessel across a set of relevant scenarios.

benefits

Our solution NaviTools makes it possible, from the very early design phase of a vessel, to predict its real-world performance. It provides several key advantages: