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May 2010 – Norway. Transas has developed and delivered a new simulator for monitoring fuel consumption and emissions. The customer, Rörvik Safety Center (Norway) has designed a training concept called EcoShip which is supposed to change the mindset of officers and open their eyes to that part of the problem that they can do something about.
EcoShip is a range of courses under the auspices of the Rørvik Safety Center, whose innovative maritime environment simulator will be a useful tool and an important contribution to the maritime industry's ambitious environmental goal of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants.
Fuel consumption and emissions is a very hot topic right now, especially considering new MARPOL Convention amendments concerning transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea for the prevention of marine pollution during some ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer operations. Meanwhile fuel saving has always been a large concern.
EcoShips objective
Course participants will acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to plan and carry out fuel economy runs of typical shuttle ferries / express boats in order to minimize emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants. Students should also understand the connection between fuel efficient driving and increased safety for ships, cargo and passengers - especially in maneuvers to and from shore.
Complete story at:
http://maritime-executive.com/pressrelease/latest-transas-marine-international-2010-06-01/
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