Indian Register of Shipping launches Ship Drift Trajectory Prediction Service

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the launch of its Ship Drift Trajectory Prediction Service; an advanced tool designed to strengthen maritime risk management and enhance emergency response planning for disabled vessels.  

 Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), this state-of-the-art computer program predicts the drift paths of vessels that have lost propulsion power. The service enables maritime authorities and emergency response teams to plan and execute search and rescue operations with greater precision and speed. 

The predictive capability is invaluable in preventing groundings, avoiding collisions with marine infrastructure or coastal facilities, and rerouting nearby vessels to ensure navigational safety. 

“We are delighted to introduce this maritime safety service to the shipping community,” said Mr. P. K. Mishra (pictured), Managing Director, IRS. “As maritime traffic and offshore developments continue to grow, accurate drift trajectory prediction becomes essential for safeguarding lives, assets, and infrastructure. This new service empowers response teams to forecast vessel drift based on real-time environmental conditions.” 

The user-friendly interface allows seamless extraction of simulation results, while the built-in post-processing feature generates simulation videos for enhanced visualization and analysis of vessel drift paths. 

This initiative underscores IRS’s commitment to delivering innovative, technology-driven services that enhance maritime safety, support effective emergency preparedness, and strengthen resilience across the global shipping ecosystem.