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CII requirements explained – timeline, procedures and calculations

The new IMO regulation on CII aims to improve the energy efficiency of ships worldwide. This is a summary on what the CII requirements are, how you can calculate the CII rating for your ships and what reporting you are required to complete. The IMO regulations on CII came into

Total propulsion control makeover of Silja Europa

Qtagg recently secured an order on a total upgrade of Silja Europa’s propulsion control system, that will decrease the ship’s fuel consumption by 6% and CO2 emissions by 2096 tons yearly. The overhaul includes engine speed governors, fuel rack actuators, pitch control and voyage optimization with EcoPilot. Silja Europa is

Fuel savings of 6% on DFDS Primula Seaways

Since installing EcoPilot on Primula Seaways over a year ago, DFDS has evaluated the effect on fuel consumption carefully. When EcoPilot is used, the ship’s fuel consumption drops by 6%, on average. Jan Blak, Superindendent at DFDS, is responsible for optimizing vessel performance and point of contact for the installation.

First installation for Interislander, New Zealand

Our first EcoPilot installation for Interislander in New Zeeland is complete and operational, on the Ro-Ro passenger ship Kaitaki. We also optimized the ship’s pitch control. Kaitaki traffics the Cook Strait between New Zeeland’s two main islands (Wellington-Picton) but the installation was made at the Fleet Base East in Sydney. EcoPilot optimizes

EcoPilot reduces fuel consumption and emissions on Tallink Isabelle

As part of its ongoing program to increase fuel efficiency, Tallink Grupp has installed Qtagg’s EcoPilot system on the cruise ferry M/S Isabelle. EcoPilot is a voyage optimization tool incorporating autonomous speed and power control as well as weather routing. The software controls the propulsion machinery to arrive on time at lowest total cost.

Installation of governors at Porto Santos

Generator engines need governors also! This week our team is on dry land for a change, at the CTPS Power Plant, on the island of Porto Santos near Madeira for a governor upgrade. 4 new DEGO IV governors will provide control over generator speed and load balancing. The control system