A Stena Line pilot project using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate a vessel has shown to be successful, said the company on Wednesday (6 November).
The results show a reduced fuel consumption by 2-3 % per trip. The technology will now be launched on more vessels.
Reducing the vessels fuel consumption is a priority area for Stena Line and the ferry company has a target to lower the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 2.5 % yearly.
In 2018, Stena Line started a pilot project onboard the Stena Scandinavica on the Gothenburg – Kiel route using AI technology to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate a vessel.
The results showed that the project has been successful, enabling the captain and crew to save 2-3 %* fuel per trip with AI assistance.
The software is now named Stena Fuel Pilot and will be installed on five more Stena Line vessels during the autumn. The ambition is to do a complete fleet wide roll-out on all 37 vessels in Europe during 2020.
“Stena Line aims to become the world’s first cognitive ferry company; assisted by AI in all areas by 2021. This project is using AI technology to support our captains and officers to save fuel,” said Jari Virtanen, Chief Transformation Officer at Stena Line.
“By improving the efficiency, we reduce both our costs and our environmental footprint. It really embodies Stena Line’s vision of Connecting Europe for a Sustainable future.”
Photo credit: Stena Line
Published: 7 November, 2019
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