The Ocean Bulletin : Harnessing Fine-Scale Ocean Data via Satellites & AI for Optimal Ship Routing

Amphitrite, a spin-off from the French École Polytechnique and CNRS, presents The Ocean Bulletin, an innovative ocean data and voyage planning platform designed to advance the reliability and precision of oceanic and meteorological data for maritime transport. Integrating cutting-edge satellite observations with real-time AI data fusion, The Ocean Bulletin offers high-resolution forecasts of ocean currents, waves, and wind conditions. We fuse data from satellite infrared, visible, and altimetric sensors, as well as from the pioneering SWOT mission, which enables for the first time kilometer-scale resolution forecasts of currents and waves.

Through pilot tests with leading shipping and chartering companies, we have validated our ocean current and wave models by analyzing vessel speed logs and data from specialized onboard sensors as well as fuel gains and CO2 emission reductions by conducting voyage optimization. Notably, through our participation in the Statsraad Lehmkuhl oceanographic campaign that will reach Nice during the One Ocean conference, we will use VMADCP and Wave Sensor measurements to further validate our AI models.

The Ocean Bulletin is a user-centric tool, built collaboratively with ship captains and maritime professionals to ensure operational relevance and ease of use, facilitating daily decision-making for safer, more efficient voyages. Optimizing route at the fine scale,  by catching favorable currents and avoiding extreme wave conditions can enable fuel and CO2 emission reductions of up to 10% added to the gains of traditional weather routing.

For more information, visit www.ocean-bulletin.com.