12 February 2026

Bogerd Martin has enhanced its CT Insights platform with smart voyage optimisation tools that allow users to plan and refine routes in just a few clicks. Based on vessel characteristics, voyage priorities and relevant circumstances at the time, the add-on helps teams make better routing decisions faster.

When navigational officers and voyage planners are deciding on a sailing route, there are a lot of considerations they typically take into account. Beyond geographical and hydrographical givens, specific vessel characteristics, speed profiles, fuel consumption targets and (above all) weather conditions play a crucial role in voyage planning. Other considerations, like piracy risk areas, whale collision risk areas or environmental regulations, can also influence the preferred route and speed for a vessel to reach its destination.

Standard voyage planning tools only consider geographical and hydrographical information when generating sailing routes. Voyage planners then need to make corrections to the routes before departure and continue to adjust course and speed during the voyage as new information becomes available. What’s more, circumstances or on-shore demands sometimes change rapidly, requiring route or speed adaptations to meet the new demands or avoid dangers, delays or extra costs.

The CT Insights smart optimisation add-on allows voyage planners to optimise their routes fast and efficiently. Instead of manually reworking, users can update key parameters such as required time of arrival and immediately generate new, compliant route options. This presents planners with clear alternatives that balance safety, time and fuel use and helps both shore and ship make better-informed decisions under time pressure.

By bringing together vessel data, dynamic weather and ocean information, regulatory zones and more relevant data in one user-friendly interface, CT Insights strengthens its position as a comprehensive platform for modern voyage planning. The enhanced voyage optimisation tools help maritime professionals reduce risk, improve operational performance and support more sustainable shipping practices, all within a single integrated solution.