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Euronav has proceeded to ‘green invest- Specifically, high-frequency data plays
ments’ such as investments in Variable an essential role in fleet performance
Frequency Drivers (VFDs) and advanced optimisation with multiple applications.
anti-fouling coating for hull, propeller, Voyage optimisation and machinery per-
and other hull appendices. The goal is formance are also crucial in optimising
to reduce operational costs and alleviate the fleet’s performance, together with
the company’s financial exposure to GHG onboard energy-saving devices that are
Emissions Taxonomy while complying based on a robust ROI analysis.
with the present and future EU regulatory The crew plays a significant role in imple-
framework (EU ETS, Fuel EU). menting technological developments to
Additionally, increasing the company’s expedite the return on investment and
competitiveness and improving its repu- ensure the ship’s safe operation. Hence,
tation within the industry are also major crew training is required to ensure the
objectives of fleet optimisation invest- proper operation of the vessel and build
ments. To this end, these investments up the crew’s confidence in the opera-
can support the company’s decarboni- tion of energy-saving devices. By cul-
sation pathway while ensuring its com- tivating the necessary crew mentality,
pliance with the IMO requirements and an in-depth examination of the vessel’s
achieving internal ESG goals. existing operational profile and its further
optimisation can be achieved.
What technologies is your company implement-
ing to optimise its fleet? How challenging is it to Do you believe larger companies have an advan-
integrate the latest technological developments tage in implementing fleet optimisation strat-
with the human element? egies?
Euronav has formulated a fleet optimisa- Uniformity is an essential factor for larger
tion strategy that is continuously updated companies regarding fleet optimisation
via a set of operational and technical strategies and integrated systems. How-
measures suitable for the managed fleet. ever, larger companies can redirect part
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