BlueRoute
Performance assessment of wind propelled vessels
Running
BlueRoute is a web application developed by MARIN for the prediction of the fuel savings of wind propelled vessel in operational conditions. This is done by determining the 30-year average wind statistics (ERA5 1989-2019) for a user defined route and combining it with performance polars of the vessel.
User defined ship and wind propulsion
Members of the user group can define their own vessels with wind propulsion, generate the corresponding performance polars and access seasonal wind statistics. A user-defined vessel can be created using limited input data, supported by default values and MARIN estimation methods. As designs mature, high-fidelity tabular data can be incorporated to improve accuracy. This approach provides flexibility and enables predictions across different assessment levels of the ITTC guideline.Performance polars can be generated using both a 1-DoF (thrust equilibrium) and a 4-DoF solver that accounts for thrust, side force, yawing moment and heeling moment, including environmental effects such as windage and added wave resistance.
BlueRoute User group
The BlueRoute application was originally developed within the Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) WiSP2 and WiSP3. Participants in these projects are automatically members of the BlueRoute user group, which is also open to other organisations through an annual membership fee. Membership provides access to additional features within the application, dedicated user support, and the opportunity to contribute ideas and feedback that help shape future developments of BlueRoute.
Contact
Joost Schot
senior specialist
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