Survey AMPHITRITE

Captain's Survey

AMPHITRITE is a young company specialized in satellite data processing. Thanks to the fusion of multiple satellite observations, we calculate surface currents at high resolution with a very high reliability. This new generation of ocean data allows for fine routing, in the short term, to avoid counter-currents and benefit from carrier currents. In order to develop innovative products that are easy to use and adapted to sailors we need your feedback. Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey.
Please fill in your personal information (optional):

First NameLast Name
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Email:*
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Last Professional Experiences:
Type of Vessel:*

Crude-oil TankerProduct TankerChemical TankerRopax/FerryContainerShipCruise ShipLPGLNGBulk CarrierRoRo ShipsOther (please specify)
Type of navigation:*

Coastal/ FeederingTrampingRegular lineCruiseRopax/FerryOther (please specify)
Positions held:*

Captain/MasterChief MateMateChief EngineerSecond EngineerEngineerOther (please specify)
Frequent zones of navigation :*

MediterraneanNorth AtlanticBalticSouth AtlanticIndian Ocean/ Red SeaAsia-PacificTransPacificOther (please specify)
Questions regarding available means on board:
What are the current means of connection on board?*

Permanent internet connection at seaInternet connection on demand at seaAt port onlyOther (please specify)
In this case what is the connection frequency?*

Once per dayMore than once per day
What is the use of internet on board?*

Company messagingConsultation of weather forecast websitesTechnical website consultationPrivate useOther (please specify)
What is the quality of your connection at sea?*

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Low, 5 is High
What are your sources for weather information (other than Navtex and Inmarsat SafetyNet)?*

Free websitesWeather service subscriptionSubscription via routerOther
Please specify source if known:*
Do you use this meteorological and oceanographic information to establish or modify your routes?*

Rarely, we follow predefined routesOccasionally to avoid bad weather areas.Frequently to optimize engine consumption.
Does the weather forecast include information about surface currents (other than tidal currents)?*

YesNo

In general, how reliable do you find the weather forecasts available to you? (On a scale of 1 to 5)*

	No opinion	1	2	3	4	5
Wind forecasts
Wave/Swell forecast
Surface current forecast

For the following zones of navigation, do you follow the direct route or do you use a routing software ?*

	Direct route	Routing
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Transpacific / Transatlantic
Baltic Sea

If you use a routing software, from which source do you obtain this service?*

On-board routing systemsThird-party routing service providers
What softwares do you usually use ?
How do you evaluate the error of the on board STW (Speed Through Water) measurement ?

< 0.2 kn< 0.5 kn> 0.5 kn> 1 kn
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If reliable and daily information related to the surface currents is provided, would it be useful for:*

Optimizing your consumptionBeing aware of unfavourable current zonesImproving ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)Regulate vessel speedNot useful
Observing the following views from the user platform, please, answer the two following questions.

From the previous views, could you evaluate the usefulness of each information ?*

	Essential	Useful	Not necessary
Current impact
Current speed
Wind speed
Wave height
Wave period

What other information would you like to be able to display on the Ocean Bulletin ?

Maximum Wave HeightWind GustsWind at 50 metersWind at 100 metersSwellTidal currentsOther (Please specify)
Based on your experience which of the following optimizations seems more suitable?*

Adjust the engine power to maintain SOG (Speed Over Ground) and respect a constant ETAChange the initial route to gain in ETA taking into account oceanic currentsAccept small ETA delay if there is a significant reduction in the fuel consumptionDetermine the optimal rpm to arrive on time with a safety margin according to prevailing conditionsOther
If we offered you a fine scale optimization that takes into account oceanic surface currents, in what frequency would you like to receive it?*

DailyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 hoursOther
In which format would you like to retrieve data from the Ocean Bulletin?*

In a downloadable numerical format (Ex.: EXCEL, text)In a printable numerical format (Ex.: PDF)In an format compatible with ECDIS (option available from 2026)Others
Would you agree to be contacted by AMPHITRITE to answer more specific questions in order to develop a solution adapted to your needs?*

YesNo
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