: Users can edit routes by adding specific "Routing Points" (RP) to tailor paths based on operational needs. Pricing and Accessibility
: Ship management companies use the tool for practical navigational routing to optimize operations and reduce running costs.
is a reliable, accurate, and performant solution for professional maritime distance and voyage calculations. Its strengths are in batch processing , API integration , and canal/coastal routing fidelity . However, for organizations that require live weather or cloud-based collaboration, a SaaS alternative may be more suitable.
Beyond simple distance measurement, Netpas Distance 4.0 serves as a powerful decision-support tool:
: Users can modify routes by inputting specific coordinates and bypassing certain areas, such as ECA (Emission Control Areas) or piracy zones. Web Service Integration : The 4.0 architecture supports Netpas API Web Services
| Product | Key Difference | |---------|----------------| | | Web-based, real-time AIS-derived routes, subscription model | | Seaqnium | Cloud-native, includes weather routing and dynamic laytime calculation | | ShipAtlas Distance | Free for basic, but limited node resolution | | Dataloy Distance | Integrated with commercial chartering systems |