Cetasol’s iHelm intelligent vessel management platform enables vessel operators to optimize performance, reduce fuel consumption, and simplify regulatory compliance through a combination of AI-powered analytics, digital twin technology, and real-time operational insights.
Developed to support commercial vessels across a wide range of sizes and propulsion systems, including diesel, hybrid, and electric platforms, iHelm provides crews and fleet managers with the data needed to make informed operational decisions and improve overall efficiency.
At the core of the solution is a dynamic digital twin that continuously models vessel performance using data collected from onboard engines, navigation systems, and connected sensors. Unlike static performance models, iHelm’s digital twin is updated daily using real-world operational data, ensuring recommendations are tailored to the vessel’s actual condition and operating environment. This allows operators to identify inefficiencies, optimize voyage planning, and better understand the factors affecting fuel consumption and emissions.
Cetasol iHelm Captain Display.
The platform consists of the onboard Cetasol Main Unit (CMU), a bridge-mounted Captain’s Display, and a cloud-based fleet management dashboard. Together, these components provide a comprehensive view of vessel and fleet performance, delivering real-time information on fuel usage, engine health, emissions, speed efficiency, and operational trends. Features such as the Speed Gauge and Fuel Gauge offer intuitive visual guidance, helping captains make adjustments that can significantly improve fuel economy without compromising safety or schedule requirements.
In addition to performance optimization, iHelm streamlines environmental reporting and compliance with regulations including IMO DCS, EU MRV, CII, and EU ETS. Predictive monitoring capabilities also help identify developing mechanical issues before they lead to costly failures or unplanned downtime, supporting more proactive maintenance strategies.
By combining advanced analytics, adaptive digital twin technology, and fleet-wide visibility, Cetasol’s iHelm platform helps maritime operators reduce operating costs, lower emissions, enhance vessel reliability, and advance their sustainability objectives.
