Sequential vessel speed optimization under dynamic weather conditions

Debabrota Basu, Giulia Pedrielli, Weidong Chen, Szu Hui Ng, Loo Hay Lee, Stéphane Bressan

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Abstract

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) identifies speed optimization as a key operational measure for achieving energy efficiency through reduced emissions. Ocean Liner services have fixed port rotations and schedules. While the speed can be optimized for emissions, the service level in terms of schedules arrival and departure need to be carefully considered not to loose market share. This already challenging problem is further complicated when dynamic weather conditions along the service route are considered. In fact, few contributions can be found that address this issue. We study the operational problem of dynamically determining a vessel's speed, departure time and arrival time at each port of call under dynamic weather conditions. We model the minimization of cost, namely bunkering costs and early and delayed departure and arrival penalties, using calculus of variations. The proposed algorithm leverages upon a discretization technique based on the Weierstrass-Erdmann condition. The numerical tests show the efficiency and effectiveness of this algorithm over standard techniques like IVP.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Maritime-Port Technology and Development Conference, MTEC 2017
PublisherResearch Publishing Services
Pages431-449
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9811127220, 9789811127229
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Event5th International Maritime-Port Technology and Development Conference, MTEC 2017 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: Apr 26 2017Apr 28 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 5th International Maritime-Port Technology and Development Conference, MTEC 2017
Volume2017-April

Other

Other5th International Maritime-Port Technology and Development Conference, MTEC 2017
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period4/26/174/28/17

Keywords

  • Calculus of variations
  • Vessel speed optimization
  • Weierstrass-Erdmann condition

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ocean Engineering
  • Water Science and Technology
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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