FLAGSHIP project to reduce fleet-wide fuel consumption
Due consideration is given to both the main and auxiliary engines ensuring propulsion and electrical economies are evaluated
The FLAGSHIP-EEM project was led by Germanischer Lloyd and was supported, delivered and trialled in conjunction with Reederei NSB in Germany; MARINTEK and Teekay Shipping in Norway; Danaos Shipping Co Ltd of Greece, Rolls Royce in the UK and Wärtsilä Finland Oy of Finland.
The system FLAGSHIP-EEM is said to enable data acquisition and analysis to continuously evaluate power requirements at every stage of a vessel's voyage. The system provides information that enables improved fuel consumption that can reduce both operational costs and its environmental impact.
Designed as a tool for ship owners and operators, FLAGSHIP-EEM supports the crew in making more efficient use of energy on board. Due consideration is given to both the main and auxiliary engines ensuring propulsion and electrical economies are evaluated. It provides transparent information about the current energy use and increases awareness for options to improve efficiency. FLAGSHIP-EEM enables comparison of current consumption to baseline consumption and recent history and establishes a database of operational data for evaluation of operational measures and changes in machinery.
