News / Weather routing tech improves, but vessels still need the human touch

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15/03/2023

Weather-related technology is helping reduce ship emissions by suggesting clearer routes, saving on fuel, but complacency in the face of advanced tech is likely to lead to lost cargo or even ships, if the human touch is left ‘out of the loop’, say experts.

Jesse Vecchione, ...

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