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Weathernews provides service for vessels all over the world with our main service, Optimum Ship Routeing for Total Optimization of "Risk" and "Cost" Management.
Optimum Ship Routing (OSR) Provides the "optimum route" based on the specific needs of the voyage, as well as "optimum speed/RPM" throughwhich speed is reduced in heavy weather and increased in calm weather for your scheduling.
In recent years, the effects of global climate change have resulted in a trend of receding ice in the Arctic. When a polar route opens, a voyage from Asia to Europe can be sailed in two-thirds of the distance of a typical route via the Suez canal. Widespread use of this route by the shipping industry will have a tremendously positive impact on global transportation logistics.
At the Weathernews Global Ice Center, data and observations from around the world are analyzed and forecast in order to provide real-time monitoring of polar ice and support for OSR via the Polar Route.
Last summer, Weathernews has been providing information on ice and weather conditions in the Arctic to help ensure a safe crossing for a commercial freighter, while sailing through the opened northeast passage between August and September. Information provided on Arctic Sea ice conditions was based on data from satellites already in operational orbit, along with Weathernews original forecasts for winds and waves. In addition, Weathernews is receiving data from the vessel which will be used to improve the quality of the two-way information sharing process, and as another preparation for launching a fully realized Polar Routeing service.
