Navigating the complexities of maritime fleet management to achieve operational excellence is a long and challenging voyage.
Electronic fuel management tools such as Fueltrax play a crucial role in improving fuel efficiency and, among other benefits, allow maritime operators to collect and validate the emissions data required by world regulatory authorities.
As the maritime industry progresses with digitization, we look at three key areas where Fueltrax has transformed traditional fleet optimization practices.
Completing an operational audit of a maritime fleet is traditionally a cumbersome, time-consuming process for shore personnel. They would contact the vessel, wait for scanned copies of log books to arrive, and then do a lot of forensic work to identify whether or not the ship was overconsuming fuel because it was using too many engines.
With an EFMS like Fueltrax installed, they have instantaneous access to information in real-time, freeing them to intervene at the first sign of any anomaly rather than uncovering the issue 30 days later.
With all system data generated by an EFMS like Fueltrax stored in perpetuity, it’s much easier to access historical data for analysis and forecasting.
For example, with fuel consumption, carbon footprint, and carbon intensity figures available within a couple of clicks, it’s now possible to look back and see how vessels behaved in the past under different operational settings. This information can help predict how vessels may act and set up plans accordingly.
Operating off a unified sensor network makes it easier to reach a consensus.
From the vessel crew up through the shoreside personnel to the boardroom and CEO and management, a system such as Fueltrax allows everyone involved in maritime operations to see the same information at the same time, cutting down on silos and ensuring company practices, standards, and goals are shared.
When everyone involved in a specific goal can see the same metrics and witness how their actions and performance affect its achievement, it’s much easier to drive the behavior change necessary for success.
Despite the numerous benefits of digitization, digital transformation in the maritime transport sector still needs to catch up to other transportation sectors. However, the pace is growing as digital transformation is increasingly recognized as a vital strategy to address numerous challenges and enhance the efficiency of maritime operations.
Fueltrax is proud to lead the digital wave from the front, implementing new technologies and developing digital strategies that help drive new, more sustainable ways of operating and doing business within the maritime industry.