DTN collaborated with MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) to create vessel models for approximately 50 different vessel (sub) classes. These models include speed loss curves and wind and wave added resistance tables. DTN’s weather optimized routing algorithm uses these models to predict speed loss under the influence of wind and waves.
Additionally, clients can provide their own models attached to the voyage request. When a vessel model is imported manually by our Shipping Operations Team, this model will be used for that voyage and will not be updated during that voyage. When a vessel model is integrated with our Vessel Routing API, updates can be done at any frequency.