Christiania Shipping has launched behaviour change service Signol in a fuel efficiency project which uses StormGeo data to understand and increase crew members’ fuel-saving behaviour.
The six-month project will run across 18 chemical and gas tankers and aims to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by helping crew members to take fuel-saving action more often. By focusing on how crew behaviour affects fuel consumption, Christiania hopes to further develop its approach to decarbonisation, which has already included data simulations, monitoring tools and AI-powered propulsion.
We are very pleased to announce the rollout of Signol’s innovative service across our entire 18 vessel fleet. Signol has worked with several highly reputable shipping companies and achieved significant reductions in vessel emissions, without the need for capital investment.
… said Christiania’s CEO, Fridtjof Eitzen. Meanwhile, Rune Eriksen, Christiania’s chief operating manager, explained that personalising maritime data encourages ships’ officers to be proactive around energy efficiency, knowing that their individual actions can make a big difference in GHG emissions.
Around 70 crew members across the 18 vessels will be engaged via Signol’s web app and communication service to act on fuel-saving opportunities more often. Signol and Christiania have identified three operational processes where crew members have untapped opportunities to save fuel. These cover engine maintenance, the vessels’ trim, and efficient use of auxiliary engines to meet energy demand onboard.
The new project with Christiania is also supported by leading technology provider StormGeo, which already works with Christiania Shipping. StormGeo provided access to vessel data, via its API and fleet performance management solution, which was used as the base for Signol’s sophisticated models of fuel-saving opportunities onboard.
It has been a great pleasure to support our client Christiania Shipping on the implementation of Signol’s tool. Their commitment to pioneering solutions for fuel efficiency and CO2 emission reduction aligns closely with StormGeo’s mission, creating a synergy that drives innovation forward
… said Jesper W. Thomsen, sales director for Northern Europe at StormGeo
Harriet Johnson, head of maritime at Signol, stated that the maritime industry is increasingly looking at how operational efficiency can reduce its environmental impact, and Signol’s partnership with Christiania will add further proof points for why the power of crews shouldn’t be overlooked.
We need to put more effort across the whole maritime industry into understanding the impact on our crews as they are faced with the daily decisions around safety, the environment and handling cargo.
… Harriet Johnson had highlighted in an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA
Christiania has signed a contract to roll over the six-month trial into a three-year commitment to use Signol’s service.
