Summary:
According to a recent study, more than one third of the time spent by container vessels in port is dedicated to entry and exit maneuvers, berthing, unberthing and waiting for port services. The remaining time corresponds to the actual loading and unloading processes. Factors influencing the timely arrival of the vessel in port include berth availability, ocean conditions or availability of services, among others.
The efficiency of port calls depends, therefore, on Port Authorities, terminals, shipping lines and, in short, all the agents involved being kept informed and receiving timely information updates, especially during the last hours prior to the start of a port entry or exit movement. This requires greater transparency, more efficient data exchange between cooperating agents and intelligent solutions to support the various processes.
Based on this knowledge, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) is collaborating with Awake.AI, a Finnish start-up specialized in AI solutions for maritime business, and SafetyTech Accelerator, Lloyd’s Register’s technology accelerator for the promotion of innovation in the maritime sector, for the development of a Proof of Concept (PoC), called “ETA Prediction & Emissions API“.
The objective of this project focuses on analyzing how accurate and reliable predictions of Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), using artificial intelligence algorithms and AIS data, as vessels announce their approach to the Port of Algeciras could encourage Just-in-Time arrivals, optimizing port call planning and improving overall operational efficiency. Awake.AI’s solution would offer improved visibility of planned port calls by providing these estimated times of arrival (ETA), streamlining data exchange, which could support decision making and lead to further optimization of port calls.
Expected results:
- An improvement in the planning of port calls, thanks to a decision support tool for operational synchronization.
- Greater predictability and visibility of vessel arrivals at the Port of Algeciras, through AI algorithms.
- The reduction of waiting and idle times of vessels upon arrival at the port, promoting Just-in-Time arrivals.
- The reduction of operational costs and emissions generated, as a result of an optimized navigation, offering a competitive advantage and contributing to the decarbonization of the industry.
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