Big Data Analysis of the Speed Performance of a 176k DWT Bulk Carrier in Real Operating Conditions

Abstract

Assessment of ship performance under in-service conditions is challenging due to the complex effects of many environmental disturbances. ISO 15016 and ISO 19030 standards are commonly used to evaluate ship operating performance. However, ISO 15016 requires numerous variables, a complex calculation formula, and considerable time and cost, and ISO 19030 only evaluates the reduction of ship speed caused by wind and neglects the effect of waves. To improve both standards and achieve a more accurate ship performance assessment, this study proposes a new performance prediction model, the multi-input single-output (MISO) system, which assumes that each ship has specific frequency characteristics according to type and size. Based on this new model, in-service navigation data collected from a 176k DWT bulk carrier, which amount to 5.7 million data points, are analyzed to assess the speed performance of the vessel subject to environmental disturbances. The proposed model was validated by comparing its results with ISO 19030 and specifically assessing the speed–power curves and speed reduction measured in operational data with the influence of environmental disturbances removed.

Keywords

• ship speed performance
• operational data
• dynamic model
• multi-input/single-output (MISO) system