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.