Cetasol provides an AI‑driven vessel monitoring platform that delivers real‑time performance data and fuel‑efficiency analytics for maritime fleets. Its digital‑twin model integrates engine data to generate actionable insights for emissions reporting and operational optimization. The cloud‑based dashboard enables fleet managers to reduce energy consumption, comply with regulations, and lower operating costs.
Funding
$2.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Maritime vessels face increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, comply with stringent emission regulations like CII and MRV, and gain comprehensive insights into their operational performance. Existing methods often involve time-consuming manual reporting, lack real-time optimization, and may require costly additional sensors.
Solution
Cetasol's iHelm platform offers an AI-driven solution for maritime sustainability by optimizing vessel operations and minimizing climate footprint. The platform uses existing engine data to create physics-informed digital twin models of both the vessel and its engine, updating automatically to provide real-time decision support. iHelm learns the unique characteristics of each vessel and its operation, providing captains with real-time recommendations for speed and energy management, while also offering fleet managers KPI dashboards and automated reports. By leveraging AI and machine learning, iHelm helps reduce fuel consumption, ensure regulatory compliance, and unlock actionable insights without the need for additional hardware in most cases.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fleet managers, vessel owners, captains, and local planners seeking to reduce fuel costs, comply with environmental regulations, and improve operational efficiency across diverse vessel types.
Features
- AI-powered digital twin models that adapt to each vessel type (tugboats, ferries, cargo vessels, etc.) without requiring vessel-specific programming
- Real-time speed recommendations based on GPS, weather data, and historical performance to optimize fuel consumption
- Automated reporting for regulatory compliance (CII, MRV, IMO) and internal performance tracking
- Captain ID feature to track individual driving patterns for training and development purposes
- Cloud dashboard for fleet management with engine insights and customizable KPIs
- Optional weather station integration to enhance weather forecasts with local measurements
- CetaFuel virtual fuel reader, a patented solution for vessels lacking physical fuel sensors, providing fuel consumption data with 97-99.5% accuracy
- Motion measurement capabilities, combining gyroscopes and accelerometers for accurate roll, pitch, heave, and heading data
- Compatibility with all vessel drivelines, including hybrid and electric systems, optimizing the combination of fuel and electric power