Lloyd’s Register has approved Shaft Power Limitation (ShaPoLi) system that will be fitted onboard a 319,000 dwt very large crude carrier Aragona, operated by Neda Maritime Agency.
The system, which was developed by SELMA in conjunction with Tankers Technical Department of Neda Maritime Agency Co Ltd, will enable the full use of available engine output under impending EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing ship) regulation.
The ShaPoLi system utilizes the propeller shaft torque and rotational speed sensors to calculate and automatically limit the developed power to comply with the LR approved Technical File, whilst providing recording and emergency overriding facilities, in line with MEPC335[76] regulation.
“With EEXI regulation at the doorstep, there is an increasing challenge around efficiency, noted Mr. Haris Fanaradellis, South Europe Technical Support Office Manager for Lloyd’s Register.
“The system contributes to fuel consumption improvement and in turn to CO2 emissions reduction,” said Dr Panos Deligiannis, Tanker Technical Director at Neda Maritime Agency Co Ltd.
