@article{Marie_Courteille_2009, author = {Marie, Stéphane and Courteille, Eric}, title = {Multi-Objective Optimization of Motor Vessel Route}, journal = {TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation}, volume = {3}, number = {2}, pages = {133-141}, year = {2009}, url = {./Article_Multi-Objective_Optimization_of_Marie,10,147.html}, abstract = {This paper presents an original method that allows computation of the optimal route of a motor vessel by minimizing its fuel consumption. The proposed method is based on a new and efficient meshing procedure that is used to define a set of possible routes. A consumption prediction tool has been developed in order to estimate the fuel consumption along a given trajectory. The consumption model involves the effects of the meteorological conditions, the shape of the hull and the power train characteristics. Pareto-optimization with a Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA) is taken as a framework for the definition and the solution of the multi-objective optimization problem addressed. The final goal of this study is to provide a decision helping tool giving the route that minimizes the fuel consumption in a limited or optimum time.}, issn = {2083-6473}, publisher = {Gdynia Maritime University, Faculty of Navigation}, keywords = {Matlab, Route Planning, Optimization of Vessel Route, Multi-Objective Optimization, Motor Vessel, Optimal Route, Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA), Bézier Curve} }