Case Study: Shell achieves optimized vessel utilization with Simio

Shell optimizes vessel utilization with Simio, achieving a fit-for-purpose fleet size

Shell, a major energy company, faced the challenge of optimizing its vessel utilization across multiple offshore installations in the Gulf of Mexico. Their previous model of using dedicated support vessels for each installation was inefficient, leading to high demand, irregular schedules, and challenges in coordinating material logistics from port facilities with limited storage. To succeed in shifting to a shared vessel strategy, Shell needed to improve fleet utilization, eliminate idle time, and coordinate demand through an IT tool.

Using the Simio probabilistic vessel scheduling software, Shell created simulation models to optimize voyages and enable predictive analysis. The solution provided schedules that maximized vessel capacity, improved port efficiency, and offered broad visibility for internal and external partners via a web portal. The use of Simio assisted Shell in achieving a fit-for-purpose fleet size and significantly optimized vessel utilization, with outputs including customizable dashboards, Gantt charts, and detailed reports for informed decision-making.

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