Norwegian weather intelligence and decision support service, StormGeo has developed its partnership with the Singapore headquartered Ocean Network Express (ONE) offering a broader range of weather routing services.
The increase in services will see ONE vessels utilise StormGeo’s s-Planner BVS, which uses frequent and accurate forecast information to ensure avoidance of potentially damaging sea conditions.
Late last year ONE suffered heavy losses of containers in storms in the North Pacific as the ONE Apus and ONE Aquila both losing cargo overboard in heavy storms while en route to the US West Coast.
According to a company statement the onshore staff at ONE will also have access to StormGeo’s s-Insight web platform, which will allow the staff visibility of the location and performance of their entire fleet.
Sachin Sirsikar, general manager global vessel Operations at ONE said, “StormGeo’s products and services are an essential part of our onboard and onshore operations. Having access to weather forecasts specific to our voyages helps us manage our strict ETAs with a focus on safety and fuel efficiency. In a time of digitalisation and sustainability within shipping.”
