The Science Behind Smarter Routes
The science of below-surface ocean dynamics
AI & Machine Learning
Our AI doesn’t just crunch numbers… it learns, adapts, and improves with every voyage.
How Our AI Works
Ocean Intelligence uses proprietary machine learning models trained on vast datasets of ocean current patterns, weather systems, and vessel performance data. Our models identify the optimal routing corridor for each voyage by analysing the complex interplay between ocean currents, wind, waves, and vessel characteristics.
What Makes OI Different
Traditional weather routing relies primarily on wind and wave data. Ocean Intelligence goes further by incorporating high-resolution ocean current forecasts, the hidden variable that can account for significant fuel savings. Our models continuously learn from post-voyage data, meaning every journey makes the next recommendation smarter.
Ocean Current Forecasting
The hidden variable in maritime fuel efficiency.
Ocean currents are one of the most significant and least-utilised factors in maritime route planning. A vessel sailing with a favourable current can save substantial fuel, while sailing against one wastes energy and time.
Ocean Intelligence ingests high-resolution ocean current data from multiple oceanographic models and satellite sources, providing forecasts at a granularity that goes far beyond what standard weather routing offers.
Our forecasting integrates satellite altimetry, sea surface temperature data, and global ocean circulation models to build a comprehensive picture of current conditions and future patterns.
This capability enables route optimisation that accounts for the full three-dimensional structure of ocean currents, not just surface conditions, but subsurface flows that affect deep-draught vessels.
Our Data Sources
Satellite Data
Satellite altimetry and sea surface temperature imagery providing near-real-time ocean observations.
Ocean Buoy Networks
In-situ measurements from global ocean buoy networks for ground-truth validation and calibration.
Weather Models
Global weather forecast models for wind, wave, and atmospheric conditions that complement our ocean data.
AIS Data
Automatic Identification System data providing real-time vessel tracking and historical voyage patterns.
Accuracy & Validation
Our models are rigorously validated against real-world voyage data and established oceanographic benchmarks.
Post-Voyage Validation
Every voyage generates comparison data between predicted and actual conditions, ensuring our models remain accurate and continue to improve.
Beyond Weather Routing
Traditional weather routing considers wind and waves. Our approach adds high-resolution ocean current data, a factor that accounts for 66% of kinetic energy.
See the Technology in Action
Explore our case studies to see real fuel savings and emissions reductions delivered by OI’s technology.
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