Miros, a provider of real-time ocean insights for maritime and offshore operations, has launched its wave and vessel motion prediction technology.

‘PredictifAI’ reportedly delivers a real-time, in-operation picture of the wave field surrounding a vessel providing deterministic prediction of ocean waves and vessel motion in the range of seconds to a couple of minutes in advance.

Source: Miros

PredictifAI pairs artificial intelligence (AI) with X-band radar and local high-accuracy wave height measurements to deliver a monitoring solution that automatically adapts to changing sea and weather conditions.

Miros applies this new and unique dual-source measurement concept using its WaveSystem technology, which tightly integrates measurement sources to reliably operate in both simple and complex sea states.

PredictifAI reduces the unknowns from statistical wave estimates and forecasts to achieve the level of accuracy and reliability needed for the safe management of critical operations, avoiding quick and uninformed decisions.

Importantly, the solution doesn’t require calibration, modeling or any other twin representation of the vessel — it automatically creates its own digital twin. That means vessel owners and operators, in need of short-term, highly accurate wave and motion prediction to safeguard their critical operations, can benefit right away.

The ability to predict waves accurately and reliably unlocks a wide range of benefits for the offshore sector, optimizing operational efficiency in activities such as wind turbine installation, jacking operations, cable and pipelay campaigns, diving support operations and ROV launch.

Forecasting incoming single waves, wave trains, vessel motion patterns, and timing of these provide valuable insights for a wide range of on-deck and overside operations, and ensures better decision-making and risk management, as well as mitigating the risk of accidents in scenarios such as connecting a gangway.

PredictifAI can also feed into dynamic positioning systems, giving offshore operators advanced warning that waves with certain characteristics and vessel motion effects are approaching.