Geogas Bets Big on AI-Powered Weather Routing to Slash Emissions and Boost Efficiency

From Test Run to Fleet-Wide Rollout

Geogas is making a major tech investment, implementing Syroco’s weather routing and voyage optimization platform across its entire fleet of more than 50 vessels. The move comes after a year-long trial where Syroco Live proved its mettle on Geogas’s two largest LPG carriers—the 230-meter-long Jean Raspail and Freycinet, each capable of transporting 90,000 cubic meters of liquefied petroleum gas. Despite facing brutal weather conditions, the AI-driven system delivered optimized routes that ensured on-time deliveries while cutting emissions.

“This isn’t just about avoiding storms—it’s about rewriting the rules of maritime efficiency,” says a Syroco spokesperson.

The Science Behind the Savings

Syroco Live merges hyperlocal weather and ocean current data with digital twins of each vessel, creating a dynamic routing engine that processes hundreds of thousands of voyage permutations in minutes. Unlike traditional systems relying solely on historical data, the platform uses physics-based naval architecture models supercharged with AI, allowing it to predict real-world ship performance down to the knot. During Geogas’s trials, this meant rerouting around a North Atlantic squall without sacrificing speed or safety—a maneuver that saved 12 tons of fuel on a single voyage.

More Than Just Software

Beyond route optimization, Syroco provides Geogas with its Onwatch service, offering 24/7 monitoring and decision support for captains mid-voyage. Post-trip, the company generates detailed reports quantifying fuel savings and emission reductions—critical metrics as shipping faces tightening decarbonization targets. With the International Maritime Organization aiming to halve emissions by 2050, tools like Syroco Live could mean the difference between compliance and costly penalties.

“You’re essentially getting a crystal ball that factors in everything from hull drag to rogue waves,” notes a Geogas fleet manager.

The fleet-wide deployment signals a broader industry shift: once skeptical ship operators are now embracing AI as weather volatility and fuel costs soar. For Geogas, the math is simple—if two ships can save $1 million annually, scaling to 50 vessels could redefine their bottom line.