NAPA, the leading maritime software application, solutions, and also information evaluation carrier, will certainly collaborate with leading course culture ClassNK and also Japanese basic trading business Marubeni to analyze what gas and also carbon exhaust financial savings might be attained via trip optimization.
NAPA will certainly utilize its Fleet Intelligence system to retrospectively assess the influence of EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index) utilizing the real vessel efficiency throughout Marubeni’s fleet and also contrast it versus comparable fleets. ClassNK will certainly offer its knowledge in confirmation, evaluation and also precision. Based on this, NAPA will certainly forecast just how well the Marubeni vessels will certainly have the ability to carry out in the future with decreased propulsion power and also stay affordable in the marketplace from 2023 onwards when brand-new EEXI and also CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) demands become part of pressure.
The cloud-based NAPA Fleet Intelligence system incorporates NAPA’s knowledge in marine design with several years of information on real cruised trips and also weather, utilizing NAPA’s one-of-a-kind efficiency version to produce understandings. With no requirement for appointing or equipment installment onboard vessels, the system can conveniently assess previous efficiency and also maximize fleet procedures.
This will certainly allow NAPA, ClassNK and also Marubeni to assess the impact of EEXI demands on Marubeni’s fleet in regards to transport capability, carbon dioxide discharges and also gas usage. NAPA will certainly likewise compute CII for vessels utilizing historic procedure information and also forecast just how much efficiency can be boosted with the advanced weather condition directing system, NAPA Voyage Optimization.
Naoki Mizutani, Managing Director at NAPA Japan, stated: “Reducing emissions is a strategic priority for fleets around the world, and with so many options on the table, it makes sense to start by finding out what is achievable by just optimizing voyages, without the immediate need for any new fuels or technology. As future fuels are likely to be expensive, fleets should be looking at how they can reduce fuel use in the first instance by operating more efficiently. However, given the multiple commercial incentives at play, this is no easy task, not to mention factoring in weather and ship-specific requirements. Investing in rigorous analysis at the outset will help Marubeni chart their course through the huge number of decisions that will be required to reduce emissions and remain competitive in the long term.”
Takayuki Hase, General Manager of Ship Department at Marubeni, stated: “It is a very exciting opportunity for Marubeni to collaborate with NAPA and ClassNK on this joint study that will help reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. We hope that this joint study will make a contribution to improving the maritime industry’s carbon footprint through digital solutions for shipping operations.”
Yoshimichi Sasaki, General Manager of Digital Transformation Center at ClassNK, stated: “Given that actual vessel performance will play a more pivotal role in shipping operations, ClassNK is very glad to be involved in this project. I hope that the initiative among three parties will be able to propose a model to utilize the actual vessel performance and extend its implementation in the maritime industry, leading to a low carbon world.”
Sea News, April 11
