Martek Marine

Reducing Fuel Consumption

Amazing fuel savings have already been achieved using MariNOx™ to enable adjustment of engine settings outside the restricted settings imposed by the parameter check compliance method. Successful engine optimisation has been carried out on tankers and container ships with a fuel savings of up to 3.0% achieved across a number of independently audited projects – saving hundreds of thousands of dollars per year for the owners and charterers.

The CO/CO2 ratio in exhaust gases is a key indicator of combustion efficiency – a rising ratio indicates rising fuel consumption. Monitoring this ratio enables alarms to be set and maintenance strategies developed to further ensure reduced fuel consumption.

See an interview with Metrostar's Technical Director Mr Theodore Pavlidis explaining why his company chose MariNOx™

Use Non-OEM Spare Parts & Service

As vessels age it is not always economically or practically viable to always use OEM NOx critical spare parts. Under MARPOL Annex VI, unless your vessel has an approved onboard NOx verification system installed, you must purchase only original engine maker spares. By installing MariNOx™ you can save many thousands of pounds on NOx critical spares such as fuel injectors and cylinder liners.

Optimising Fuel Change Over For ECAs

Low sulphur fuel is of course more costly than normal bunker, therefore choosing the optimum time to change over bunkers when moving into an ECA is very important. The simplest way to prove compliance on entering the ECA is by monitoring the SOx emissions from the exhaust to verify the sulphur content of the fuel. With the MariNOx™ SOx analyser you can quickly see how long it takes for the fuel changeover allowing you to optimise all future changeovers and reduce your consumption of low sulphur fuel. MariNOx™ provides you with a real time record for the authorities to confirm compliance whilst in ECA.

Higher Charter Rates/More Days on Charter

Adopting environmental best practice by fitting MariNOx™ to your ships to access the benefits described on this website will clearly differentiate your ships amongst charterers. The competitive advantage that you create will help drive up your charter rates and achieve more days on charter.