OptiRiver

Kris Decker presents OptiRiver, a real-time river mapping platform that collects depth data from vessels and converts it into dynamic maps to aid navigation. He highlights that the technology prioritizes safety by providing accurate riverbed information to reduce groundings, allows crews access to current data for informed decision-making, and gives shipping companies control over their navigational data collection and analysis.

Kris Decker discusses OptiRiver's technology for monitoring under-keel clearance in shallow rivers and canals, explaining that insufficient clearance between a vessel's bottom and the riverbed can cause grounding and environmental damage. He describes how OptiRiver uses sensors and data analytics to collect real-time information on water depth, vessel draft, and environmental conditions, then provides recommendations to vessel operators to maintain safe navigation distances and reduce grounding risks.

Kris Decker discusses OptiRiver, a platform designed to improve navigation on Colombia's Magdalena River by providing real-time guidance to pushboat convoy captains. The platform includes a three-dimensional navigation app that identifies shallow and narrow areas, a voyage planning tool that integrates water level data and bathymetric maps, and logistics capabilities that help calculate maximum barge capacity based on current river conditions. These tools aim to reduce delays, fuel consumption, and safety hazards while optimizing cargo transport efficiency.