GAC-SMHI Weather Solutions has launched Fleetweb 3.0, the latest version of its web-based application which allows shipping operators to easily monitor and control fleet performance 24/7 to achieve greater operational and cost efficiency.

GAC-SMHI Weather Solutions is a strategic alliance between GAC and the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) formed specially to offer a range of customized products and meteorological expertise to help global business achieve increased safety and profitability.

Improving fleet operational and cost efficiency is a major step to managing the current economic downturn. Fleetweb 3.0 and GAC-SMHI Weather Solutions’ reliable weather services are proven to help improve fleet control and efficiency as well as reduce bunker consumption by 5%-10%.

For example, Fleetweb helps users detect inefficient or longer routes taken by their chartered ships. Discrepancies on a Master’s reported ETA compared to SMHI’s calculated ETA (known as CTA) given on the basis for the expected weather of the next few days and other relevant parameters.

On-going Voyage Analysis (OVA) will highlight overconsumption of Fuel and Time Lost. This continuous flow of data allows Operations Departments to implement remedial measures in good time instead of waiting for the voyage is over, by which time such information is of little use.

All of above translates into cost-savings for ship operators.

“This latest version is more than just an upgrade. It is a complete makeover that overshadows previous releases,” says Global Product Development Manager Lennart Cederberg, who oversees the software development team. “In today's challenging economic climate, this is one tool that fleet managers have been dreaming of. Fuel, time, costs and vessel life – Fleetweb 3.0 helps users maximise them all.”

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