Socatra tanker deploys digital twin to optimize decarbonized wind propulsion

Courtesy: Syroco Live

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Wind propulsion system provider Norsepower and climate tech startup Syroco have deployed wind propulsion with digital technologies on board Socatra’s tanker Alcyone.

Syroco’s digital solution combines weather and sea data with advanced naval architecture principles and IoT data collected from onboard systems to create a digital twin of each vessel. The virtual representation of the ship accounts for key characteristics such as hull design, windage, appendages, propulsion systems and the most accurate models of the Norsepower Rotor Sails. This digital twin enables vessel operators to optimize routes in real time, considering wind propulsion, waves, swell, currents, arrival times, safety constraints and cargo-specific parameters.

This deployment is intended to help the shipowner overcome operational complexities and maximize the benefits of wind propulsion. Go to this link to read the full article published by Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/news/alternative-fuels/socatra-tanker-deploys-digital-twin-to-optimize-decarbonized-wind-propulsion.html?_hsmi=105329430