- AAL Shipping adopts ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS – Marine Advisory System for its Super B-Class heavy lift vessels.
- ABB’s software optimizes operational efficiency and minimizes risks in challenging conditions.
- Ensuring safe, efficient cargo transportation is vital for the project cargo and offshore wind sectors.
AAL Shipping (AAL), an award-winning heavy lift cargo operator based in Singapore, has selected ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS – Marine Advisory System to enhance operational efficiency and safety across its Super B-Class fleet. This advanced technology will support the optimization of AAL’s cargo-carrying operations under varying global conditions.
Currently, AAL operates four 32,000 dwt Super B-Class vessels, with four more expected by 2026. Designed for maximum cargo flexibility, these vessels transport heavy, oversized, and high-value loads. Given the complexity of such operations, real-time monitoring and forecasting are crucial for safe and efficient voyages.
Advanced Monitoring and Forecasting for Safer Voyages
ABB’s OCTOPUS system, widely used in semi-submersible fleets, is increasingly sought after in the project cargo and offshore wind markets. The package for AAL includes response forecasting and motion monitoring, ensuring vessel operations remain within safe motion limits. This reduces cargo damage risks while optimizing routes and improving fuel efficiency, lowering carbon emissions per transported unit.
“As a provider of a total multipurpose shipping solution, we have earned a reputation amongst our global client base for providing best-in-class shipping operations built on reliability and efficiency,” said Nicola Pacifico, Head of Transport Engineering at AAL Shipping. “ABB’s OCTOPUS system provides us with unparalleled decision-making support. A key area of benefit is when we are sailing with the ‘AAL Eco-Deck’ in place along the starboard side of the vessel. When either using or planning to use the Eco-Deck, ABB’s OCTOPUS technology can aid us in monitoring and forecasting the potential reaction of our vessel to various modeled wave and weather conditions – crucial to planning safe and efficient sailings.”
“Our OCTOPUS technology enables a wide range of shipping companies to operate leaner and cleaner,” said Jaap-Jan Stoker, Global Solutions Manager, ABB Marine & Ports. “When it comes to monitoring and forecasting vessel motions, we have been the industry standard in segments such as container shipping and semi-submersibles for many years. Now other segments such as project cargo and offshore wind transportation also seek to gain enhanced insight into vessel motions to enable safer passage in varying weather conditions.”
A Growing Market for Multi-Purpose Vessels
According to Data Horizon Research, the multi-purpose vessel market is growing steadily due to increasing global trade and the adaptability of these ships. The industry is shifting towards larger, more technologically advanced vessels that can handle diverse cargo while improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
AAL Shipping’s investment in ABB’s OCTOPUS system underscores its commitment to enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the heavy-lift shipping sector.
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