Neu Seeschiffahrt to install YMT’s propulsion optimization tech across its fleet
German logistic firm Neu Seeschiffahrt has signed a deal with Yara Marine Technologies (YMT), a unit a subsidiary of Norwegian chemical company Yara International, to install YMT’s propulsion optimization technology across its fleet.
PHOTO: Two of Neu Seeschiffahrt’s vessels on which FuelOpt will be installed. YMT
YMT’s propulsion optimization technology called FuelOpt is a propulsion control system implemented ‘on top’ of the existing control system that adapts to “adapting the vessel’s propulsive power to real-time environmental conditions,” giving the crew full control of the key vessel efficiency parameters. The system is “compatible with any type of propulsion system, engine, or energy source,” YMT says.
The system can “reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 15%,” YMT claims.
Neu Seeschiffahrt will install the system across its fleet of six very large ore carriers (VLOC) and two recently ordered bulk carriers that are scheduled to be delivered in 2024.
“Reducing fuel consumption without sacrificing efficiency is the simplest route to futureproofing cost-effective and sustainable operations,” Neu Seeschiffahrt’s chief operating officer and managing director William Wallace says.
The system will aid the German tanker operator in improving its Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings.
CII is a measure of how efficiently a ship transports goods or passengers. It is expressed in grams of CO2 emitted per mt of cargo and nautical mile. According to the classification society DNV, the CII is based directly on fuel consumption, which is influenced by various factors, such as the ship's operational practices, technical efficiency, and the type of fuel used.
Several shipping companies are adopting similar technologies to enhance fuel efficiency and improve their CII ratings.
This month, Italian shipping company Moby selected Norwegian technology firm Kongsberg Maritime to upgrade the propulsion systems of five of its roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels.
By Tuhin Roy
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