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E-novation sets Maris apart In-depth | E-NAVIGATION


Norwegian company, Maris, has sought to initiate operational savings for the maritime industry through the introduction of technology. Te latest tests on a 170,000dwt tanker show that annual savings of more than 5.5% on fuel outlay can be achieved


F


uel costs remain a ship operator’s major costs, any significant cuts in these costs has largely been


achieved through slow steaming. Other ways in cutting fuel consumption have been limited to trimming through hull form design and routeing decisions based on weather reports. What sets Maris apart from other


routeing applications is its development of an application that can route a vessel which will aid the vessels’ voyage through the use of currents, rather than against currents which inevitably increases fuel consumption. In addition the company’s systems can all be run from a standard marine PC, which means that training and installation costs can be reduced to a minimum. Maris was able to achieve this through


the development of its other products including the use of the Electronic Chart Display System (ECDIS) with a flat panel monitor, it was the first company to gain UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) approval for the update of electronic charts via email and it was the first company in the world to offer a black box and chart system using a single PC. The UKHO e-Navigator is being


developed by the UKHO working with Maris providing the gateway to all Admiralty products as well as those of a wide range of partners, giving access to the best solutions available in the market. Tis innovation will see the UKHO move from paper charts into the digital age. e-Navigator is based on Maris’


Maritime Digital Services (MDS) platform on which it says it has more than 1000 existing users already. Tese users will be switched to e-Navigator when the UKHO decide to launch the system. The e-Navigator system ‘fuels’ the


Vessel Decision system (VDS) that includes a number of modules; voyage planning and optimisation; active


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Steinar Gundersen is used to moving at speed, the Maris CEO sits astride one of his beloved Honda CBX 1000 straight six bikes, the fastest road bike in the world when it was launched in 1978.


seakeeping, that is vessel manoeuvring, trim and stability optimisation and heavy weather navigation; meeting required regulations under MARPOL and SOLAS agreements regarding the environmental impact of the vessel; and the post voyage reporting that will allow vessel and fleet performance analysis to and fleet management. According to Maris deputy chief


executive Streinar Gundersen the VDS, has been tested on the 170,000dwt tanker Pinnacle Spirit, which is operated by Teekay Shipping, over a period of


one and a half years in the first phase of testing for the new system. “Te ships saved some US$400,000,”


said Mr Gundersen, “And now we have a second [Teekay] test vessel, the 77,000dwt Madrid Spirit, which in addition to the current routing is testing the second module sea keeping and heavy weather. Tese tests will be completed this year with the objective to realize another 5% fuel savings; -- all on ECDIS,” he added. Maris will test the shore-based


module in the first half of next year and fully expects a further 5% fuel savings


The Naval Architect September 2010


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