Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency on World Data Ocean: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on energy efficiency in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to explore, analyze, and… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around energy efficiency, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything World Data Ocean is covering right now.
Physics-informed residual learning for ship speed prediction across wind–wave–current scenarios
Accurate ship speed prediction is critical for voyage optimization and energy efficiency, particularly when navigating complex wind, wave, and current conditions. This study rigorously evaluates three approaches—a physics-based model, a data-driven model (DDM), and a physics-informed hybrid model (PHDM)—demonstrating that the PHDM consistently achieves superior results. Across analyzed scenarios, the PHDM yielded an average MAPE of 3.0168%, outperforming both the Physics model and DDM. For further insights into maritime operations, see our recent coverage of the *Glovis Lighthouse*'s arrival at the Port of Southampton.
Port Of Southampton Welcomes Largest-Ever Vehicle Carrier Glovis Lighthouse
The Port of Southampton has marked a significant milestone with the arrival of the Glovis Lighthouse, the largest vehicle carrier ever to call at the Solent Gateway facility. This maiden voyage and first European port call underscores Southampton's capacity to handle substantial maritime traffic. The 200-meter vessel highlights the port’s continued role as a key hub for global trade. For further insights into maritime transit dynamics, see our related article, "India-Linked Ships Among Top Applicants For Iran-Managed Strait Of Hormuz Transit."