operational efficiency

New propeller concept to reduce underwater noise

Kongsberg Maritime has successfully adapted a propeller concept used in naval applications, aiming to provide operational and environmental benefits to commercial shipping customers. By deploying such a technology can significantly reduce cavitation-induced noise and erosion risk.

Kongsberg Blade Air Emission technology is now being applied to commercial ship propellers to limit the effect of underwater radiated noise on marine life. The Blade Air Emission concept applies the results of research...

https://safety4sea.com/new-propeller-concept-to-reduce-underwater-noise/

New study examined efficiency of hybrid container feeder

Speaking at the CIMAC conference in Vancouver recently, Dr Alexander Knafl, MAN Energy Solutions, presented the results of a new study conducted by MAN Energy Solutions, Corvus Energy and DNV GL, which examined the potential of using batteries in a container feeder vessel, to assess if it is possible to both reduce emissions and save operational costs.

As global pressure on reducing shipping emissions is on for the shipping industry, especially after the IMO’s ambition to reduce shipping...

https://safety4sea.com/new-study-examined-efficiency-of-hybrid-container-feeder/

Sustainable Development Goals crucial to improve people’s lives, says IMO Sec-Gen

During his speech at Nor-Shipping 2019, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim delivered a strong reminder regarding the ever-increasing importance of balanced and sustainable development. Mr. Lim also highlighted moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry.

During his keynote address, Mr. Lim spoke about the Sustainable Development Goals, stating that they are a ‘unifying factor breathing life into global efforts to improve the lives of people everywhere.‘ Specifically,...

https://safety4sea.com/sustainable-development-goals-crucial-to-improve-peoples-lives-says-imo-sec-gen/

Using Nanotechnology to Dramatically Improve Safety & Efficiency

With the shipping industry experiencing more and more developments, Russel Chew, Executive Chairman, NanoVapor, gives his opinion on nanotechnology. Mr. Chew highlights that this technology can offer safer and faster solutions that were not thought possible with conventional methods.

For as long as oil and petrochemicals have been in use by transportation, safely managing their highly flammable, toxic, and environmentally damaging vapors has been an ever-present challenge. Even with increasing...

https://safety4sea.com/using-nanotechnology-to-dramatically-improve-safety-efficiency/

Methods for improving operational efficiency

During the 2019 SAFETY4SEA London Forum, Dr. Teemu Manderbacka, Senior R&D Engineer, NAPA, talked about the various methods for improving operational efficiency.

One way to improve energy efficiency is to optimize, to better plan operations, and – in a cost-efficient way – to reduce GHG emissions, lowering operational costs and possibly even improving revenue and thus the overall global competitive edge. However, for planning and optimizing operations, we would need to have current, up-to-date...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-methods-for-improving-operational-efficiency/

Wartsila successfully trials world’s first ‘targetless’ DP laser sensor

The technology group Wärtsilä successfully completed sea trials of its SceneScan system, the world’s first ‘targetless’ dynamic positioning (DP) laser sensor. This  technology requires no reflector target to be deployed, increasing both safety and operational uptime.

Specifically, the technology has been developed by Guidance Marine, a Wärtsilä company.

The sea trials were conducted onboard the Topaz Citadel, a vessel owned by Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading international offshore support...

https://safety4sea.com/wartsila-successfully-trials-worlds-first-targetless-dp-laser-sensor/

ESL’s new bulkers experience technical problems

Serious technical problems with cranes slowed down the deployment of ESL Shipping’s new LNG-fueled bulk carriers, the Finland-based shipping company, part of the ASPO Group, stated. The problems in the conventional mechanics of high-power cranes, which are subject to warranty, have significantly interfered with the efficient operations of both vessels.

The two handy size dry bulk cargo vessels Haaga and Viikki, are the first of their kind to be LNG-ran and were delivered to the company in 2018.

Th...

https://safety4sea.com/crane-issues-hamper-operations-of-esl-shippings-new-lng-fueled-bulkers/

Reliability and Transparency in Vessel Performance Monitoring

During the 2019 SMART4SEA Conference, Soren Vinther Hansen, COO, Vessel Performance Solutions (VPS), advised operators on how to structure a clear vessel performance management system, providing an overview of the systematic feedback loop needed for the different stakeholders involved in the performance management process.

The Shipping Industry is meeting ongoing changes these years. Now the 2020 Global Sulphur cap is on the agenda and shipowners are preparing for this. In the future, the focus...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-reliability-and-transparency-in-vessel-performance-monitoring/

d’Amico: Raising the bar for a more sustainable future

While the voting procedure for the 2019 SMART4SEA Awards is open, Mr. Salvatore d’Amico, Fleet Director of d’Amico Group, outlines few of the measures that d’Amico has taken for which the Group has been shortlisted in the ‘Energy Efficiency’ category, alongside other distinguished nominees. Their aim is to become one of the most efficient and sustainable shipping groups worldwide, Mr. d’Amico mentions, highlighting that this also requires investment in the training and development of ship and...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-damico-raising-the-bar-for-a-more-sustainable-future/

How small investment can power smarter options

Digitalization is rapidly transforming the business of international shipping. Efforts to enhance ship efficiency and sharpen commercial focus on fleet performance and profitability are being buoyed by the use of smart technology and the application of big data, argues Beat Guettinger, Head of Tekomar for ABB turbocharging.

Often, talk of yielded benefit from the industry harnessing digital change to optimize vessel performance omit the ship owner’s largest, most expensive, and most important...

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