Tanker operator Neste is using weather routeing and voyage optimisation to cut fuel costs and emissions as part of its overall planning for optimal fleet utilisation, liquid cargo transportation and scheduling. Neste ship-performance manager Risto Kariranta explained the ship operators strategy on e-navigation during Riviera Maritime Media's Vessel optimisation: route planning that optimises scheduling and profitability webinar. Initially, weather routeing was used to improve navigation safety. Then voyage and meteorological information was used to optimise tanker routes. "Safety is our number-one priority and after that we want to work efficiently and profitably," said Mr Kariranta. "Reliable weather routeing helps keep us on track with fewer risks of delays." Neste uses NAPA weather routeing and vessel optimisation to prevent its ships from sailing into rough weather and seas. "There is greater safety, and it is economical to avoid bad weather," he said.
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