Fuel consumption is becoming a critical issue as the price of energy is increasing and the need to cut emissions is evident. On this site we have selected 50 examples of actions and measures how to reduce energy consumption in ship applications. The aim is to cut operating costs while, at the same time, reduce emissions.
Considerable research and development investments have placed Wärtsilä in the vanguard of companies offering innovative technologies to boost energy efficiency and environmentally sound operation at sea.
Click the links in the table below to learn more about the actions and measures.
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Though these measures may make a remarkable difference – now or sometime in the future – they are just the beginning! The intention is to show from a neutral viewpoint a vast range of potential improvement areas, irrespective of the present availability of such solutions either from Wärtsilä or any other supplier.
FROM DESIGN FEATURES TO OPERATIONAL MEASURES
Energy reduction measures cover many different ship lifecycle phases and technological areas. The measures are applicable to a wide range of ship types. The technologies presented in this brochure have been divided into four main headings: ship design, propulsion, machinery and operation & maintenance. By combining all these areas and handling them together as an integrated solution, a truly efficient ship operation can be achieved. Read here what these areas cover.
SAVING CALCULATION PRINCIPLES
The potential measures to save energy in ships that have been listed here are only described briefly. The saving number shown for each measure is given as an upper percentage and is always referring to the potential annual fuel consumption saving of the entire ship, not only looking at the saving in one mode for a specific part of the power demand.
Each saving must be considered as an individual saving, which in many cases overlaps with other potential savings. Five reference vessels have been selected to showcase the different measures: product tanker; container ship; PCTC; ferry and offshore supply vessel. These must be considered as examples only and do not represent a complete solution. Many alternative combinations of energy reduction measures are possible.
THE VALUED PARTNER
We wish to share our views and know-how with our partners and guide the maritime business towards a more efficient future with less wasted resources.The purpose of these examples is to give
operators and owners some ideas about how to make both existing and future vessels more efficient and environmentally sound.
