Predicting Ship Energy Performance_
Optimizing ship energy performance is a major challenge for decarbonizing maritime transport. We developed a solution that integrates advanced AI and simulation models to predict ship performance in realistic navigation conditions from the design stage, thereby supporting architecture and sizing decisions.
A Technological Challenge for Maritime Performance_
A ship's operational efficiency depends on many factors: changing weather conditions, sea state, cargo load, route taken, onboard equipment management, and human constraints (or the human factor). All of these elements affect energy consumption and emissions.
Thanks to our expertise in digital intelligence and modeling, we developed a high-precision, generic predictive modeling method that takes these aspects into account. It enables simulation and optimization of a ship’s energy behavior from the pre-design phase, by evaluating and comparing different design configurations.
An Approach Based on Advanced Modeling_
Performance prediction is built on several technological pillars:
Coupled modeling of hydrodynamic, aerodynamic, and mechanical phenomena (VPP/PPP): analysis of the vessel's behavior based on speed, hull shape, possible WAPS (and their effects such as heel, drift, dynamics), appendages, and sea state.
Propulsion simulation: consideration of engine architecture, transmission efficiency, propeller performance, and drag under external conditions to establish the most realistic consumption laws.
Machine learning algorithms: use of historical navigation system data to improve prediction accuracy for systems under design.
Statistical routing: identification of routes best suited to crew/operator constraints and climate/weather conditions, and performance evaluation across relevant scenario sets.
Integrating these tools enables the creation of a robust and reliable predictive model that supports ship design decisions.
A tailored solution for every maritime stakeholder
Whether you are a shipowner, naval architect, system supplier or shipyard, our solution adapts to your specific needs. With a customized platform, the software supports optimized design for your shipbuilding projects.
OSE Solution Benefits_
The approach developed by OSE allows ship performance to be predicted in real-world conditions as early as the design phase. It offers several key advantages:
Estimation and reduction of CO₂ emissions
Reduction of operating costs (OPEX)
Selection of the design best suited to the operational needs: by comparing many configurations (with or without sails, different fuel types, etc.), the solution identifies the one that best matches the requirements
