AWT Launches GlobalView Fleet Management 2.0, Offers Port Forecasts, Ice Concentrations and Bunker Pricing

Fleet Managers Now Shown Voyage Tracks of BVS Onboard System in GlobalView

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Feb 14, 2012, 01:00 ET

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT), today announced the release of GlobalView™ 2.0, a new version of the company's fleet management system featuring port forecasts, tide data, tools for easy customization and direct access to bunker pricing. The new version also includes improved safety features including global ice concentrations and spot forecasts with the latest weather and wave conditions. In addition, fleet managers can now view the voyage tracks of captains using AWT's BVS onboard system in GlobalView.

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"GlobalView 2.0 makes it easier to plan fuel efficient voyages by offering access to additional data in one place," said Skip Vaccarello, president and CEO of AWT. "The system also helps with critical functions like planning arrivals and optimal routes."

According to Erik Hjortland, Advisor, Ship Performance and Bunker Management, Odfjell Tankers, "With the addition of port forecasts, spot forecasts and bunker pricing, GlobalView is an even more valuable fleet management platform. Ultimately, it helps us to be more efficient in managing our fleet."

The new features of GlobalView 2.0 include the following:

Port Forecasts: Fleet managers can plan and schedule the best time for loading/unloading to avoid periods of precipitation or strong winds. Port forecasts are available for more than 2,500 locations with hourly updates out three days, and three and six hourly updates out five days.
Tide Data: High and low tide data for over 7,500 locations help plan arrivals or departures based on high tides.
Global Ice Concentrations: Global ice concentration imagery is available to help ships make the safest voyage possible. Color-coded global ice concentration imagery, based on satellite data, shows dangerous ice concentrations to avoid.
Spot Forecasts: GlobalView 2.0 provides detailed weather data for specific ocean areas. Spot forecasts are available with hourly updates out three days, and three and six hourly updates out five days.
Fuel Pricing: Real-time bunker pricing is available for more than 70 locations globally. Information is updated throughout the day and includes barging rates, offered on a subscription basis. This is provided in partnership with LQM Petroleum Services.
Easy Customization: GlobalView 2.0 allows fleet managers to send a message to multiple ships at once. Adding customized links to additional websites and data ensures that essential information is easily accessible, all in one place.
Eco-Speed Calculator: Using this tool, fleet managers can calculate the estimated cost of voyages at different speeds. Fleet managers' plug in parameters and the eco-speed calculator will show a comparison.
Monitor Vessels with BVS Onboard: Fleet managers can now see voyage tracks from AWT's BVS onboard system to monitor their entire fleet.

"We designed this product with our customers in mind and many of these additions are based on their requests," said Richard Brown, vice president of product management at AWT. "It's going to make a big difference for fleet managers who require more control and direct access to the data they need to manage their fleets."

To learn more about GlobalView 2.0, go to www.awtworldwide.com/products/fleet-management-services/. GlobalView images are available here.

About GlobalView

GlobalView is an innovative fleet management system from Applied Weather Technology that combines the latest industry-leading ship routing technology with Google™ Earth to give fleet managers a visual, easy-to-use and powerful system for enhancing safety, saving fuel, time and money and reducing CO2 emissions. Introduced in October 2010 as the first fleet management system to provide critical maritime data within the visual presentation of Google Earth technology, GlobalView is now in use by major shipping companies. GlobalView is highly regarded by fleet managers as a one-stop, comprehensive shore-based fleet management system. More information and a video about GlobalView are available at http://www.awtworldwide.com/videos/globalview/.

About LQM

LQM Petroleum Services, Inc. is one of the largest international marine fuel oil brokers in the world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1982, the company has expanded worldwide with focus and discipline. Its global offices include New Jersey (USA), Connecticut (USA), London (UK) ,Texas (USA) and Paris (France). The offices are staffed with well-trained and experienced brokers complemented by a proficient team of Technology, Finance and Administrative professionals. LQM also offers bunker planning, optimization and procurement software.

About AWT

AWT is the leading provider of ship routing services whose award-winning products include BVS onboard voyage management software and GlobalView™ Fleet Management System. Using leading-edge technology, ship owners, operators and charterers are able to reduce fuel costs, increase on-time arrivals and improve safety of their vessels, crew and cargo. Focused solely on the maritime industry, AWT is staffed by world-renown experts in weather routing, meteorology, IT, maritime science and former mariners. AWT's 24/7 personalized customer service and integrity have made AWT the trusted fleet optimization provider to more than 1,000 shipping companies. Founded in 1996, AWT is headquartered in California's Silicon Valley with worldwide offices located in the UK, Germany, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Korea, Japan, Singapore, New York, and New Jersey. More information is available at www.awtworldwide.com, email [email protected] or by calling +1.408.731.8600.