Hapag–Lloyd Demonstrates Commitment to the Environment with new Dynamic Trim Technology

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(Free-Press-Release.com) October 28, 2010 -- Hapag-Lloyd was one of the first shipping companies to reduce the speed of its vessels, which significantly reduces fuel consumption and environmental impact. The installation of DTA adds another environmentally-friendly initiative aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of their ships and to provide the “Green” logistics solution that shippers are continuing to demand.

So far, DTA has demonstrated fuel consumption savings of 1% - 5% on similar vessels. DTA has been deployed successfully by another key international container line, as well as major cruise lines, where the proven fuel reduction from the system has led to the roll-out of DTA across their fleet.

Osaka Express, along with it’s 17 sister ships, is a 8,750 TEU vessel and will have 3 Eniram attitude sensors installed to ensure an accurate measure of current trim can be calculated at all times. The Eniram system also collects data such as propulsion power, vessel draft and movement and other variables such as weather and waves. This data is then analysed and an optimum trim level, based on this real-time data, is displayed in an easy to use ”traffic light” graphical interface guiding the Osaka Express crew to make appropriate adjustments. As a result the crew can be confident that the vessel will move through the water as efficiently as possible.
“I am delighted that Hapag-Lloyd joins our growing list of world class shipping companies implementing DTA as part of their continuous improvement initiatives to reduce fuel consumption and minimise emissions” commented Philip Padfield, CEO of Eniram. “We are absolutely committed to helping Hapag Lloyd achieve its operational efficiencies and play a part in their emissions reduction goals”.



For further information, please contact

Philip Padfield
CEO,
Eniram Group
philip.padfield (at) eniram.fi

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About Eniram

Eniram provides the maritime industry with novel decision support systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions as well as to support decision making with information analytics. Eniram solutions range from single onboard applications to comprehensive fleet analysis. Eniram has accumulated extensive knowledge from the shipbuilding industry, seafarers and software specialists. Eniram has created a product portfolio to truly assist the shipping industry by providing tools for the crew and naval operations to enhance vessel performance and operations. Eniram solutions enable the industry to deal with the challenge of getting the right information to the right place in real time. Based on Eniram’s Vessel Management Platform, the company offers solutions in the areas of Performance improvement, Environmental savings and Information intelligence.
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