Optimising Fuel Efficiency: Battellieri Golfo Paradiso Achieves Significant Fuel Savings with Propspeed

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso is a well-established ferry operator, providing passenger transport services in the Camogli region, Italy, since 1983. With a fleet of ten vessels, the company is experienced in navigating the Ligurian coast and now seeks ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and lower its environmental impact. As fuel prices continue to rise and an increasing industry focus on sustainability, the company evaluated solutions to cut operational expenses and enhance vessel performance. Based on its potential to minimise fouling, reduce fuel costs and GHG emissions, and enhance efficiency, Propspeed was selected for assessment as a method to improve fuel consumption.

"We have found significant savings in fuel consumption, superior to 10%", said Captain Mattia Chiaschetti.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso conducted an independent fuel consumption analysis, comparing data from 2023, before applying Propspeed, and 2024, after Propspeed application, to assess its impact on fuel efficiency.

DATA COLLECTION

Data was gathered over two key operational periods for comparison:

• 742.5 navigational hours before the application of the Propspeed coating system
• 825 navigational hours after the application of the Propspeed coating system

Key metrics monitored included:

• Total navigation hours
• Total trips completed
• Fuel consumption per hour (L/hour)
   

The study does not account for variable factors such as weather conditions and passenger load, which could influence fuel consumption. However, the analysis was conducted on a wide data set to minimise the variables in an attempt to measure the impact of the Propspeed coating on fuel efficiency and overall vessel performance.

The analysis reveals a reduction in hourly fuel consumption, translating to substantial cost savings and a fast ROI on the Propspeed application. 

“By lowering the difference in hourly consumption with and without Propspeed from 26.7 to 20 liters/ hours and considering the purchase price per liter, you have the compensation of application costs in about 80 hours of navigation, thus approximately one tenth of the hours of navigation of the vessel. This is a very good return on our investment” said Captain Mattia Chiaschetti.

CONCLUSION

These findings highlight Propspeed’s role in improving efficiency and reducing fuel costs for commercial vessel operators. With over 10% fuel savings and a fast ROI Propspeed continues to be a high-impact, low-investment Energy Saving Technology for fleet operators looking to cut costs and improve efficiency. For Battellieri Golfo Paradiso, the benefits of Propspeed are threefold, reduced fuel consumption leading to lower costs, increased efficiency allowing their vessels to operate longer with less fuel, and lower carbon emissions contributing to a more sustainable operation.

*Customer supplied data - not validated by Propspeed.

Ottimizzazione dell’Efficienza nei Consumi: Battellieri Golfo Paradiso Riduce Significativamente il Consumo di Carburante con Propspeed

SINTESI

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso è un operatore navale ben affermato, attivo nel trasporto passeggeri nella zona di Camogli, in Liguria, dal 1983. Con una flotta composta da dieci unità, l’azienda vanta una profonda esperienza nella navigazione lungo la costa ligure e oggi è alla ricerca di soluzioni per migliorare l’efficienza, ridurre i costi operativi e diminuire l’impatto ambientale. In un contesto di continuo aumento dei prezzi del carburante e crescente attenzione del settore alla sostenibilità, l’azienda ha valutato diverse soluzioni per ottimizzare le performance delle proprie imbarcazioni. Per il suo potenziale di ridurre le incrostazioni marine, contenere i costi di carburante e le emissioni di gas serra, Propspeed è stato selezionato come soluzione da testare per migliorare i consumi.

"Abbiamo riscontrato un risparmio significativo nel consumo di carburante, superiore al 10%", ha dichiarato il Comandante Mattia Chiaschetti.

PANORAMICA DEL PROGETTO

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso ha condotto un’analisi indipendente del consumo di carburante, confrontando i dati del 2023 (prima dell’applicazione di Propspeed) con quelli del 2024 (dopo l’applicazione), per valutarne l’impatto sull’efficienza nei consumi.

RACCOLTA DATI

I dati sono stati raccolti durante due distinti periodi operativi chiave:

• 742,5 ore di navigazione prima dell’applicazione del sistema di rivestimento Propspeed
• 825 ore di navigazione dopo l’applicazione del sistema di rivestimento Propspeed

I parametri monitorati sono stati:

• Ore totali di navigazione
• Numero totale di corse effettuate
• Consumo di carburante orario (litri/ora)

Lo studio non tiene conto di variabili come le condizioni meteo e il carico passeggeri, che potrebbero influenzare i consumi. Tuttavia, l’analisi si è basata su un ampio set di dati, riducendo l’impatto delle variabili esterne e puntando a misurare l’effetto diretto del rivestimento Propspeed sull’efficienza e sulle prestazioni delle imbarcazioni.

L’analisi evidenzia una riduzione del consumo orario di carburante, che si traduce in un significativo risparmio sui costi e in un rapido ritorno sull’investimento.

"Riducendo la differenza di consumo orario da 26,7 a 20 litri/ora tra prima e dopo l’applicazione di Propspeed, e considerando il costo al litro, il ritorno sull’investimento si ottiene in circa 80 ore di navigazione, ovvero un decimo delle ore annuali di navigazione della nave. È un ottimo risultato."
– Comandante Mattia Chiaschetti

CONCLUSIONI

Questo studio conferma il ruolo di Propspeed nell’ottimizzare l’efficienza e ridurre i costi operativi per gli operatori del settore navale commerciale. Con oltre il 10% di risparmio sui consumi e un ROI veloce, Propspeed si conferma una tecnologia a basso investimento e ad alto impatto per il risparmio energetico.
Per Battellieri Golfo Paradiso, i vantaggi sono chiari: minori consumi, maggiore efficienza e ridotte emissioni di carbonio, per un’operatività più sostenibile e competitiva.

*Dati forniti dal cliente - non validati da Propspeed.

Optimisation de l’Efficacité Énergétique : Battellieri Golfo Paradiso Réalise d’Importantes Économies de Carburant avec Propspeed

RÉSUMÉ EXÉCUTIF

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso est un opérateur de ferries bien établi, assurant le transport de passagers dans la région de Camogli, en Italie, depuis 1983. Avec une flotte de dix navires, l’entreprise connaît parfaitement la navigation sur la côte ligure et cherche aujourd’hui à améliorer son efficacité, réduire ses coûts et diminuer son impact environnemental. Face à la hausse des prix du carburant et à l’attention croissante du secteur envers la durabilité, l’entreprise a évalué plusieurs solutions pour réduire ses dépenses d’exploitation et améliorer les performances de ses navires. Propspeed a été sélectionné pour son potentiel à limiter l’encrassement biologique, réduire la consommation de carburant et les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, et améliorer l’efficacité globale.

"Nous avons constaté des économies significatives de carburant, supérieures à 10 %", déclare le capitaine Mattia Chiaschetti.

APERÇU DU PROJET

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso a mené une analyse indépendante de la consommation de carburant, comparant les données de 2023 (avant l’application de Propspeed) à celles de 2024 (après application), pour évaluer l’impact du revêtement sur l’efficacité énergétique.

COLLECTE DES DONNÉES

Les données ont été recueillies sur deux périodes d’exploitation clés :

• 742,5 heures de navigation avant l’application du revêtement Propspeed
• 825 heures de navigation après l’application

Indicateurs clés suivis :

• Heures totales de navigation
• Nombre total de trajets effectués
• Consommation de carburant horaire (litres/heure)

L’étude ne prend pas en compte des facteurs variables comme les conditions météo ou la charge des passagers, mais elle s’appuie sur un ensemble de données conséquent pour minimiser ces variables et mesurer de façon fiable l’impact du revêtement Propspeed sur la performance.

L’analyse montre une réduction notable de la consommation horaire de carburant, permettant des économies importantes et un retour sur investissement rapide.

"En réduisant la différence de consommation horaire de 26,7 à 20 litres/heure, et en tenant compte du coût d’achat du carburant, le coût de l’application est amorti en environ 80 heures de navigation – soit environ un dixième du temps de navigation annuel du navire. C’est un excellent retour sur investissement. "
– Capitaine Mattia Chiaschetti

CONCLUSION

Les résultats démontrent le rôle de Propspeed dans l’amélioration de l’efficacité et la réduction des coûts pour les opérateurs commerciaux. Avec plus de 10 % d’économie de carburant et un ROI rapide, Propspeed s’impose comme une technologie d’économie d’énergie à fort impact et faible investissement.
Pour Battellieri Golfo Paradiso, les avantages sont clairs : réduction de la consommation, efficacité accrue, et émissions de carbone moindres pour une opération plus durable.

*Données fournies par le client - non validées par Propspeed.

Optimización del Rendimiento Energético: Battellieri Golfo Paradiso Logra un Ahorro Significativo de Combustible con Propspeed

RESUMEN EJECUTIVO

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso es un operador de ferris consolidado, que ofrece servicios de transporte de pasajeros en la región de Camogli, Italia, desde 1983. Con una flota de diez embarcaciones, la empresa tiene amplia experiencia navegando por la costa de Liguria y busca constantemente mejorar la eficiencia, reducir costes y minimizar su impacto ambiental. Frente al aumento de los precios del combustible y la creciente presión del sector hacia la sostenibilidad, la empresa evaluó diferentes soluciones para reducir gastos operativos y mejorar el rendimiento. Propspeed fue seleccionado por su capacidad para minimizar la incrustación marina, reducir el consumo de combustible y las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, y mejorar la eficiencia general.

“Hemos encontrado un ahorro significativo de combustible, superior al 10 %”, afirmó el Capitán Mattia Chiaschetti.

RESUMEN DEL PROYECTO

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso llevó a cabo un análisis independiente del consumo de combustible, comparando los datos de 2023 (antes de la aplicación de Propspeed) con los de 2024 (después de la aplicación), con el objetivo de evaluar su impacto en la eficiencia del consumo.

RECOGIDA DE DATOS

Los datos se recopilaron durante dos periodos operativos clave:

• 742.5 horas de navegación antes de aplicar Propspeed
• 825 horas de navegación después de aplicar Propspeed

Indicadores clave monitorizados:

• Total de horas de navegación
• Total de trayectos realizados
• Consumo de combustible por hora (litros/hora)

El análisis revela una reducción del consumo horario de combustible, lo que se traduce en un ahorro económico considerable y un retorno de inversión rápido.

El análisis revela una reducción del consumo horario de combustible, lo que se traduce en un ahorro económico considerable y un retorno de inversión rápido.

“Al reducir la diferencia de consumo horario de 26.7 a 20 litros/hora y considerando el precio de compra por litro, se compensa el coste de aplicación en unas 80 horas de navegación, aproximadamente una décima parte del total anual del barco. Propspeed en una inversión altamente rentable.”
– Capitán Mattia Chiaschetti

CONCLUSIÓN

Los resultados destacan el papel de Propspeed en la mejora de la eficiencia y la reducción de costes para operadores comerciales. Con más del 10 % de ahorro en combustible y un retorno rápido, Propspeed se posiciona como una tecnología de ahorro energético de alto impacto y bajo coste.
Para Battellieri Golfo Paradiso, los beneficios son claros: menor consumo de combustible, mayor eficiencia operativa y una reducción en las emisiones de carbono que contribuye a una operación más sostenible.

*Datos proporcionados por el cliente - no validados por Propspeed.

Optimising Fuel Efficiency: Battellieri Golfo Paradiso Achieves Significant Fuel Savings with Propspeed

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso is a well-established ferry operator, providing passenger transport services in the Camogli region, Italy, since 1983. With a fleet of ten vessels, the company is experienced in navigating the Ligurian coast and now seeks ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and lower its environmental impact. As fuel prices continue to rise and an increasing industry focus on sustainability, the company evaluated solutions to cut operational expenses and enhance vessel performance. Based on its potential to minimise fouling, reduce fuel costs and GHG emissions, and enhance efficiency, Propspeed was selected for assessment as a method to improve fuel consumption.

"We have found significant savings in fuel consumption, superior to 10%", said Captain Mattia Chiaschetti.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Battellieri Golfo Paradiso conducted an independent fuel consumption analysis, comparing data from 2023, before applying Propspeed, and 2024, after Propspeed application, to assess its impact on fuel efficiency.

DATA COLLECTION

Data was gathered over two key operational periods for comparison:

• 742.5 navigational hours before the application of the Propspeed coating system
• 825 navigational hours after the application of the Propspeed coating system

Key metrics monitored included:

• Total navigation hours
• Total trips completed
• Fuel consumption per hour (L/hour)

The study does not account for variable factors such as weather conditions and passenger load, which could influence fuel consumption. However, the analysis was conducted on a wide data set to minimise the variables in an attempt to measure the impact of the Propspeed coating on fuel efficiency and overall vessel performance.

The analysis reveals a reduction in hourly fuel consumption, translating to substantial cost savings and a fast ROI on the Propspeed application. 

“By lowering the difference in hourly consumption with and without Propspeed from 26.7 to 20 liters/ hours and considering the purchase price per liter, you have the compensation of application costs in about 80 hours of navigation, thus approximately one tenth of the hours of navigation of the vessel. This is a very good return on our investment” said Captain Mattia Chiaschetti.

CONCLUSION

These findings highlight Propspeed’s role in improving efficiency and reducing fuel costs for commercial vessel operators. With over 10% fuel savings and a fast ROI Propspeed continues to be a high-impact, low-investment Energy Saving Technology for fleet operators looking to cut costs and improve efficiency. For Battellieri Golfo Paradiso, the benefits of Propspeed are threefold, reduced fuel consumption leading to lower costs, increased efficiency allowing their vessels to operate longer with less fuel, and lower carbon emissions contributing to a more sustainable operation.