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High-Frequency vs Noon Reports: When Granularity Changes Decisions

Noon reports give daily snapshots; HF sensor data gives minute-level insight. We quantify exactly when the extra granularity changes operational decisions — and when it doesn't.

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Lars Eriksen

Senior Data Scientist

May 15, 2026 10 min read

The maritime industry has operated on noon reports for decades. High-frequency (HF) sensor data offers a fundamentally different view.

Where Noon Reports Are Sufficient

For voyage-level performance benchmarking, annual CII calculation, and charter party fuel consumption assessment, noon reports are largely sufficient.

Where HF Data Changes Decisions

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    Lars Eriksen

    Senior Data Scientist

    Lars leads quantitative research at Oceanix, specializing in hull performance modelling and fuel efficiency analytics.

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