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FLEET OPTIMISATION

Konstantinos Bougiouris and Eleftherios Kaklamanis discuss fleet optimisation
strategies and argue that the future of shipping lies in enhanced connectivity and
telecommunications, enabling secure data flow and more efficient operations.

CONNECTIVITY AND

TELECOMMUNICATION

AT THE FOREFRONT OF

SHIPPING’S DIGITALISATION

What are the practical steps involved in a company’s fleet
optimisation?
Regarding performance and energy efficiency, fleet
optimisation typically involves the analysis of main
energy consumption sources, hull and propeller condi-
tions, and voyage optimisation. Specifically, the opti-
misation of the primary sources of energy consump-
tion is ensured by maintenance status monitoring and
by Konstantinos Bougiouris, proper machinery utilisation. Optimisation must also
Projects & Energy Performance Manager be correlated and aligned with the operational profile
at Euronav
of each vessel to implement a suitable set of meas-
ures. Simultaneously, continuous investigation of the
maritime industry and related sectors has helped us
identify technical and operational measures that fit
the characteristics and profiles of each specific vessel.
The implementation of energy-saving devices or oper-
ational measures requires a robust ROI analysis, an
understanding of the sensitivities of the incorporated
amplitudes of the examined area, and a retroactive
mechanism to monitor the efficiency of the applied
measures, mainly through high-frequency data.

What is the primary driver for fleet optimisation investments?
Fleet optimisation strategies and investments are
driven by the company’s commitment to reducing
& Eleftherios Kaklamanis, its carbon footprint and whether its strategies are in
Head of Fleet Performance Management alignment with other related sectors, our internal ESG
at Euronav
strategy, and the IMO’s GHG reduction goals.

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