Cetasol, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a provider of cutting-edge AI-powered predictive modelling and digital twinning solutions for the maritime industry. Find out more >>
The company has been collaborating with OST to demonstrate how Cetasol’s AI-driven platform optimizes vessel performance, reduces emissions, and provides actionable insights for smarter, sustainable maritime operations.
Enhancing Maritime Operations with AI and Digital Twinning
With predictive modelling and digital twins, Cetasol delivers significant energy and cost savings, making it easier for operators to maintain compliance with evolving environmental regulations while optimizing performance across diverse vessel types.
Cetasol’s AI-powered platform offers vessel operators the ability to simulate operational scenarios and receive real-time recommendations to enhance decision-making. This results in reduced fuel consumption, enhanced energy efficiency, and improved sustainability outcomes, helping the industry transition towards smarter maritime operations.
iHelm AI-Powered Energy Optimization
One of Cetasol’s flagship products is iHelm, an advanced AI-driven optimization tool designed for fleets of all sizes and vessels of any type, including diesel, hybrid, or electric propulsion.
iHelm works by creating high-accuracy digital twins of the engines and vessels, updating every day with the latest voyage data to optimize energy use, reduce fuel costs by up to 25%, and increase sustainability.
The system is adaptable to both repeatable and non-repeatable operations. For repeatable routes, iHelm continuously learns from past data, offering proactive recommendations on speed, direction, and estimated time of arrival. For non-repeatable operations, iHelm dynamically adjusts to unpredictable maritime conditions, ensuring optimal performance.
The iHelm System Components
- Cetasol Main Unit (CMU): A compact yet powerful onboard computer capable of connecting to various vessel sensors and providing operational insights. The CMU operates independently of network connections for several weeks, offering flexibility in remote locations.
- Captain’s Display: This onboard dashboard provides real-time, actionable insights to the captain, including an intelligent speed gauge and fuel consumption estimates. This allows for effective real-time decision-making and strategic voyage planning.
- iHelm Cloud Dashboard: Data collected by the CMU is sent to a cloud-based platform, providing operators with real-time and historical data. This dashboard allows for easy report generation, including emissions and fuel consumption statistics, for efficient fleet management.
Enhancing Efficiency with CetaFuel
In addition to iHelm, Cetasol also offers CetaFuel, a virtual fuel reader that replaces traditional physical sensors. CetaFuel provides fuel readings with 97-99.5% accuracy and connects to onboard systems like engines, RPM sensors, and temperature sensors.
CetaFuel’s minimal installation requirements and reliable performance make it ideal for operators looking to enhance fuel monitoring.
When combined with iHelm, CetaFuel contributes to further optimization of energy use and supports proactive maintenance by offering deeper insights into fuel usage and vessel health.
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