Proactive Voyage Optimization

Plan routes in advance with real-time forecasts from our global Spotter network.

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Optimize voyage costs

Receive guidance along the most fuel-efficient route crossing with the least weather resistance.

Review personalized speed and power suggestions taking into account time charter rates and updated fuel prices.

Choose and compare between recommended routes on an interactive map of global weather with high-fidelity forecasts up to 48 hours ahead.


Ensure vessel safety

Access the most accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts any time, anywhere.

Configure custom safety threshold alerts and RPM settings for reduced rolling and improved seakeeping.

Avoid extreme weather with updated recommendations delivered daily.

Monitor performance in any situation

Compare fuel and time tradeoffs across suggested routes.

Optimize fleet performance with vessel dimensions and historic noon reports.

Create a digital twin with each vessel’s unique properties to predict performance in all conditions.

Spotter device

Spotter

Spotter is a turnkey open-ocean buoy that gives you access to real-time ocean data at your fingertips: wind, waves, sea surface temperatures, and more. Get access to the device, data dashboard, and the API, all in one package.

It all comes in a small, easy-to-deploy package. Spotters are cost-effective, sustainably-powered, and designed to provide the flexibility you need for your projects.  

$4,900

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Smart Mooring Device

Smart Mooring

Easily integrate a Temperature and/or a Pressure sensor with Spotter as a hub for power and connectivity. No configurations needed: just connect and access your Smart Mooring data right away from our API and dashboard.

With Smart Mooring, anyone from a citizen scientist to a natural resource manager can equip Spotter with any combination of sensors in the water column for immediate access to that data.

Dynamic route optimization: Finding the shortest path with Wayfinder
Dynamic route optimization: Finding the shortest path with Wayfinder

A deep dive look at the dynamic route optimization capabilities unlocked by Wayfinder.
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Why
Sofar?

Access live, accessible, immediate ocean data and insights at a planetary scale

Employ proactive route optimization with the best weather data

Improve fuel efficiency and business reliability with high fidelity insights and full-stack connectivity
Improve your business efficiency across safety, reliability, and cost-savings
Comply with existing and upcoming regulations with routes that prioritize emission reductions