AWT reduces Odfjell’s fuel consumption

During the first 90 days of implementing AWT’s optimum ship routing services onboard approximately 65 tankers, Odfjell has seen a benefit with a number of vessels steering clear of severe storms, potentially preventing significant ship damage and/or crew injury. AWT was able to show time savings of 30 sailing days and a reduction of approximately 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil in this 90-day period. This equates to fuel savings of $475,000 and a reduction in carbon emissions of 3,000 tonnes. As the period in question did not involve the entire fleet, savings are expected to increase in the future.

For the shipping industry overall, AWT routes more than 35,000 voyages per year and more ships per month than any other company. The company’s staff of weather routing experts recommend the safest, most time-efficient or fuel-efficient routes by analysing key variables including wind, sea and ocean currents as well as vessel type, age, stability, cargo and speed.

“We believe AWT’s shore-based service and onboard software will help us protect the crew and cargo, reduce heavy weather damages, provide more accurate vessel scheduling, curb emissions and ultimately reduce fuel costs – a winning proposition for our company, customers and the environment,” said Erik Hjortland, advisor, ship performance and bunker management.