Judging Panel for the 2010 Seatrade Awards Selected AWT as a Finalist in the 'Protection of the Marine and Atmospheric Environment' Category

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) today announced that an independent judging panel for the 2010 Seatrade Awards has selected AWT as a finalist in the "Protection of the Marine and Atmospheric Environment" category. AWT was named to the short list for the award for its BonVoyage Marine Voyage Optimization Software (BVS) Version 6.0, which includes innovations designed to help ship Captains and fleet managers reduce fuel consumption and related carbon emissions.

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The Seatrade Awards are among the most respected global maritime awards and recognize those who have demonstrated innovative solutions for safe, efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. Winners are to be announced at the Seatrade Awards Ceremony Dinner on May 24 at the Guildhall in London. AWT was selected as one of three finalists chosen from numerous applicants in the "Protection of the Marine and Atmospheric Environment" category.

"We are honored to be considered for this prestigious award and pleased that recognition of AWT increases awareness of the significant role ship routing plays in helping the shipping industry to reduce fuel use and curb carbon emissions," said Skip Vaccarello, president and CEO of AWT.

BVS is used by Captains aboard more than 3,000 vessels to obtain around-the-clock weather data and identify the safest, most time-efficient and fuel-efficient routes. In one month, customers using AWT's services saved approximately 34,900 metric tons (MT) of fuel, which translates to an estimated reduction of 111,100 metric tons of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of removing approximately 296,000 cars from the road.

With its latest version, BVS Version 6.0 now recommends routes intended to minimize fuel consumption, fuel costs and CO2 emissions given the vessel's target ETA. To ensure on-time arrivals, Captains often take a get-there-as-fast-as-possible approach at the start of the voyage, with high rates of speed burning through excessive fuel, and then slow down at the end. Now with BVS 6.0, they can plan courses designed to help them arrive on time and conserve fuel by traveling at slower speeds, which benefits both the ship's engines and the environment.

About AWT

AWT (www.awtworldwide.com) is the leading provider of fleet optimization services and onboard voyage management software designed to help ship owners, charterers, operators, fleet managers and captains identify the safest, most time-efficient or fuel-efficient routes for their fleets, as well as reduce fuel consumption, costs and carbon emissions. AWT is focused solely on the maritime industry and staffed by world-renowned experts in ship routing, meteorology, IT, and maritime science, as well as former ship captains. Using the most sophisticated technology available, AWT routes more ships per month than any other company. Founded in 1996, AWT is privately held and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with worldwide offices located in the UK, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Korea, Germany, New York, and New Jersey. More information is available at www.awtworldwide.com or by calling 1-408-731-8600.

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SOURCE Applied Weather Technology, Inc.