RESULTS OF OPTIMUM SHIP ROUTING

This paper introduces the topic of "Optimum Ship Routing" Services, provided for vessels engaged in Trans-Ocean Trades. It identifies the various goals of Ship Routing Services, outlines the World-Wide Data gathering Systems utilized, and indicates the various types of Service performed to aid Vessel Operating Companies achieve efficient results. A review of several case histories is accomplished to offer results of a "Safety Crossing", and "Least Time Transit, and "Economic Fuel Burn". Presentation of statistical results-of-service data are offered with a discussion of the economic benefits available to service subscribers.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of Second International Waterborne Transportation Conference, October 5-7, 1977, New York City. Available April, 1978, approximately 750 pages. Cost: to ASCE members $15.00; non-members $30.00.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Raguso, R A
• Publication Date: 1977

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data collection; Economic analysis; Marine transit; Routing; Ship management; Ships; Weather routing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship routing
• Subject Areas: Economics; Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170793
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Civil Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM