Decarbonization

Are you seeking to improve the energy efficiency of your ships? We make it possible by fine-tuning the shape of the hull and appendixes or by adding hydrodynamic features.

The hydrodynamic performance of a vessel is key for energy efficiency, which is more important than ever due to increasingly stringent environmental regulations. We can improve a ship’s hydrodynamic performance in different ways, as every ship is unique and has different energy-saving possibilities.

To analyze and evaluate the most promising options, we utilize quantitative analysis methods such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) calculations. We have an efficient calculation cluster, and our Calculation Team works together with our hydrodynamics experts. We can perform CFD calculations at full scale, providing you with reliable results from the proposed possibilities.

The calculations provide the most beneficial modifications with low modification costs, resulting in a very fast payback period (ROI). This ensures competitive operations and lower emissions.

The entire maritime industry is shifting from carbon-based fuels to zero-carbon footprint fuels. We can help you decarbonize your operations and choose the optimal fuel.

We use well-to-wake analysis to assess a fuel’s carbon emissions. When choosing the most suitable alternative fuel, the vessel’s operational profile and voyage combined with the environmental conditions are decisive. This information largely determines the fuel choice. The availability of fuels – now and in the future – is also an important consideration.

Hydrogen is an option, but not always a practical one, as it is difficult to store and takes up space. It also requires very high pressure or extremely low temperatures.

Ammonia and methanol are easier to handle, but they are carbon-free only when produced with green energy. The way we see it, the future will be marked by a wide variety of fuels, and the best choice always depends on the area of operation and the operational profile of the ship.

We can assess and propose energy efficient solutions for energy production, as well as technologies for energy saving opportunities.

Energy savings can be achieved by means of energy efficient power generation and low energy consumption. Simulations are key to assessing the energy saving potential and determine the winning strategy. Determining the energy saving potential of various equipment and operations is crucial. We can fine-tune and optimize your power production needs based on the ship’s operational profile.

In power production, we focus on power management. We can further enhance energy efficiency with waste heat recovery or energy stream optimization by utilizing side streams.

To identify where the highest consumption is occurring, we start with an electrical balance calculation and verifying it against actual operations onboard. This allows us to determine which equipment or operations we should focus on first.

Our analyses and simulations create a path towards low emissions, providing you with cost-efficient and competitive operations.

We make sure you stay ahead of the ever-stricter environmental regulations set by the IMO and energy efficiency criteria for ships. Our experienced professionals can help you create a rule compliance strategy and thrive amid the changes.

Our expertise enables you to focus on enhancing energy efficiency, energy savings and emission control. The IMO’s Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) indicate how a ship’s power plant is designed compared to the existing fleet, while the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) indicates how energy-efficiently the ship has been operated.

Using both EEXI and EEDI, we can provide you with different possibilities that will be then realized in the CII.

We can enhance the indexes and indicators by improving your ship’s hydrodynamics and working on the energy efficiency of the machinery. When the EEDI and EEXI and CII are designed for cutting emissions, the shipowner benefits from energy efficient operations.