
AI-powered digital twins for greener maritime operations

Context
The TwinShip project, “Integrated Digital Twin Framework to Enable Green Ship Operations Towards Zero Emission Vessels,” is a Horizon Europe initiative developing an AI-powered digital twin framework for greener maritime operations, maritime route optimization, and zero-emission vessels.
The project is centered around an open-source digital platform enriched with maritime data, domain knowledge, AI, and machine learning capabilities.
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Digital Twin-enabled decision support system for greener ship operations and route optimization.
Ship operators, fleet managers, port stakeholders, and captains planning or managing maritime routes.
Reducing emissions and fuel use while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant voyages.
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The Challenge
Maritime operators are under increasing pressure to reduce emissions and fuel consumption while keeping voyages safe, efficient, and compliant with evolving environmental regulations, including IMO greenhouse gas and energy-efficiency requirements.
Route planning depends on many changing factors, from weather conditions and vessel performance to fuel use, port schedules, operational constraints, and arrival timing. Without intelligent planning tools, it becomes difficult to compare route options, reduce idle time at sea, and make emissions-conscious decisions before and during a voyage.
TwinShip addresses this challenge through an AI-powered digital twin framework that helps maritime stakeholders simulate route options, optimize voyage planning, and support greener ship operations.
Solution Overview
TwinShip develops a Digital Twin-enabled Decision Support System for greener maritime operations. The platform helps ship operators, fleet managers, port stakeholders, and captains plan and optimize maritime routes using real-time data, AI forecasts, vessel performance models, and weather insights.
The solution supports energy-efficient voyage planning, lower emissions, just-in-time port arrival, retrofit simulation, and IMO-aligned compliance.

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ASSIST as technical partner
ASSIST Software contributes to TwinShip through AI, software engineering, simulation, and user-centered decision support expertise. Our work supports the development of intelligent route planning, digital twin integration, natural language interaction, and tools that help maritime stakeholders make data-driven operational decisions.
Uses weather and vessel-specific data to suggest more efficient voyage options.
Simulates vessel behavior, route alternatives, and operational impact.
Helps operators compare routes and improve voyage planning.
Built for Maritime Decision-Makers
TwinShip supports maritime stakeholders that need better tools for planning, simulating, and optimizing ship operations in line with emissions reduction goals.
The platform helps users evaluate route options, understand the impact of weather and vessel performance, reduce fuel consumption, and make more informed operational decisions before and during voyages.

Target groups:
Organizations responsible for planning and managing vessel operations, route efficiency, fuel consumption, and voyage performance.
Teams overseeing multiple vessels and improving operational efficiency, emissions reduction, and route performance.
Onboard decision-makers who can access or import optimized route recommendations to support safer and more efficient voyages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you integrate AI into an existing software product?
Absolutely. Our team can assess your current system and recommend how artificial intelligence features, such as automation, recommendation engines, or predictive analytics, can be integrated effectively. Whether it's enhancing user experience or streamlining operations, we ensure AI is added where it delivers real value without disrupting your core functionality.
2. What types of AI projects has ASSIST Software delivered?
We’ve developed AI solutions across industries, from natural language processing in customer support platforms to computer vision in manufacturing and agriculture. Our expertise spans recommendation systems, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and custom machine learning models tailored to specific business needs.
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ASSIST Software primarily leverages Agile principles for flexibility and adaptability. This means we break down projects into smaller, manageable sprints, allowing continuous feedback and iteration throughout the development cycle. We also incorporate elements from other methodologies to increase efficiency as needed. For example, we use Scrum for project roles and collaboration, and Kanban boards to see workflow and manage tasks. As per the Waterfall approach, we emphasize precise planning and documentation during the initial stages.
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We have been in the software engineering industry for 30 years. During this time, we have worked on bespoke software that needed creative thinking, innovation, and customized solutions.
Scaled Agile refers to frameworks and practices that help large organizations adopt Agile methodologies. Traditional Agile is designed for small, self-organizing teams. Scaled Agile addresses the challenges of implementing Agile across multiple teams working on complex projects.
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