Ep 37: Theyr | Technology's Impact on a Net Zero Maritime Industry with CCO, Peter Mantel

In this episode of Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum is joined by Peter Mantel, Chief Commercial Officer of Theyr. On the show Peter discusses the impact of technology on achieving a net zero maritime industry. With a background in the maritime sector, Peter shares Theyr's journey from providing weather data and web mapping services for leisure to developing a multi-objective genetic algorithm for commercial shipping. This algorithm optimizes voyages by considering factors like fuel consumption, timing, just-in-time arrival, and compliance.Takeaways:Voyage optimization algorithms can significantly reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions in maritime.Theyr transitioned from leisure weather data services to commercial shipping solutions.Their algorithm considers fuel consumption, timing, just-in-time arrival, and compliance.Achieving net zero in maritime requires a combination of alternative fuels, wind power, and optimization technologies.Public perception and waste disposal are crucial in the shift to cleaner maritime energy.LNG as a fuel source faces storage and safety challenges.Improved transparency between ship owners and charters can be achieved through technology.++If you would like to contact Peter please email [email protected] or visit https://www.theyr.com/ This episode was powered by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist digital and commercial shipping recruitment agency - www.cordellbeaumont.com.