AI assisted vessels

In 2018 Senior Master Jan Sjöström and his crew on the Stena Scandinavica started a pilot study using AI technology to assist the captain and officers on board to reduce the fuel consumption. Initial results showed a saving of 2-3 % per trip and a potential up to 5 %.

During 2020 the Stena Fuel Pilot was introduced on five more vessels sailing between Sweden, Germany and Denmark and within two years we plan for a fleet-wide implementation.

This ground-breaking project within the shipping and transportation industry is a result of a successful collaboration between man, woman, and machine; between people and technology; between a team of skilled software developers, data scientists and finally a committed captain and his crew on Stena Scandinavica. With more than 40 years of experience handling Stena Line’s vessels in a safe and fuel-efficient way Jan Sjöström is looking forward to continue to share both his experience and his new insights about AI technology.

“Planning a trip and handling a vessel in a safe and, at the same time, fuel efficient way is craftsmanship. Practice makes perfect, but when assisted by AI a captain or officer can improve how to optimise fuel quicker, in return, this contributes to a more sustainable journey”, says Jan Sjöström.