What PropelSense Does

Too Much Ship Data, Too Little Timely Actionable Guidance 

Modern ships already generate large volumes of operational data from navigation, machinery, propulsion and performance systems. The difficulty is not lack of data—it is converting that data into a clear operational decision at the right moment.

Masters and Chief Engineers often have to interpret speed, RPM, engine load, shaft power, draft, trim, weather, current and fuel information across different systems. Much of the analysis remains retrospective, appearing later in noon reports or shore-side dashboards.

PropelSense is designed to bridge that gap—turning existing ship data into simple, timely propulsion-efficiency guidance while the vessel is operating.

PropelSense provide concise engineering advice to the people making the operating decision on board. 

Instead of presenting the crew with another complex dashboard, PropelSense aims to translate analysis into understandable advisories such as:

AMBER — Actual power is 7% above expected at the present speed. Increased hull resistance is indicated. Reducing RPM from 76 to 73 may improve fuel-per-mile performance while maintaining voyage requirements. Advisory confidence: High.

Each advisory is intended to show:

What has changed • Why it matters • What action is suggested • Expected benefit • Confidence of the advice

In short:

Not more data. Better decisions.