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PROPSPEED® ENABLES VREMAR SRL’S CREW SUPPORT VESSEL KING DAVID TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT FUEL SAVINGS

Vremar's King David Achieves Optimised Fuel Efficiency with Propspeed

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, the leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today the successful evaluation of its coating system on VREMAR SRL's crew support vessel King David. Conducted by Technical Manager, Massimiliano Rossetti and the vessel owner Marco Vrenna, the study reviewed data from the onboard monitoring system, comparing key metrics such as diesel consumption, speed and distance. The study analyzed data from a set period of vessel operational hours, to minimize the impact of uncontrolled variables inherent in performance studies, reviewing data prior to the application of the Propspeed coating system against data after the application of the Propspeed coating system.

The results revealed a significant 13.5% reduction in fuel consumption, translating to considerable cost savings and reduced associated carbon emissions. Detailed data from the onboard monitoring system confirmed that Propspeed not only enhances fuel efficiency but also contributes to the environmental sustainability of maritime operations.

The analysis provided key insights into operational efficiency improvements post-Propspeed application:

  • Fuel Consumption: Specific diesel consumption decreased from 629 kg/hour to 544 kg/hour, reflecting an 85 kg/hour reduction.
  • Efficiency Gains: Despite an increase in operational time, total diesel consumption fell, showcasing Propspeed's effectiveness in reducing drag and improving vessel speed.
  • Environmental Impact: The reduction in fuel consumption supports a lower carbon footprint, reinforcing the commitment to sustainable maritime practices.

“The data clearly indicates that the Propspeed application leads to substantial economic savings and enhances the vessel’s operational performance,” said Rossetti. “Given these results, we are prioritizing Propspeed in our fleet's maintenance schedules and strongly believe that all of our four vessels can benefit from this innovative solution.”

“We’re thrilled to see the positive results from VREMAR SRL’s evaluation of Propspeed on the King David,” said Marcus Hamilton, CEO of Propspeed. “It’s encouraging to see our coating contributing to improved operational and fuel efficiency, and fleet operators’ sustainability goals.”

These findings position Propspeed as a valuable solution for commercial vessels aiming to enhance operational efficiency while minimizing fuel consumption and environmental impact. With a focus on sustainable and cost-effective operations, Propspeed addresses the maritime industry's challenges by improving fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. VREMAR SRL has embraced this proven solution across their fleet of four support vessels, confident in the enhanced vessel performance, long-term savings it provides and in alignment with the company’s sustainability goals.

Reduced fuel consumption with Propspeed

PROPSPEED® PERMETTE ALLA NAVE DI SERVIZIO KING DAVID DI VREMAR SRL DI OTTENERE SIGNIFICATIVI RISPARMI DI CARBURANTE

Vremar's King David Achieves Optimised Fuel Efficiency with Propspeed

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, principale innovatore nei rivestimenti subacquei antivegetativi, ha annunciato oggi il successo del suo sistema di rivestimento sulla nave di servizio King David dell’equipaggio di VREMAR SRL. Condotto dal Direttore Tecnico Massimiliano Rossetti e dal proprietario della nave Marco Vrenna, lo studio ha esaminato i dati del sistema di monitoraggio di bordo, confrontando metriche chiave come il consumo di gasolio, la velocità e la distanza percorsa. Lo studio ha analizzato i dati da un periodo prestabilito di ore operative della nave per ridurre al minimo l'impatto delle variabili incontrollate presenti negli studi sulle prestazioni, confrontando i dati prima e dopo l'applicazione del sistema di rivestimento Propspeed.

I risultati hanno rivelato una riduzione significativa del 13,5% nel consumo di carburante, implicando notevoli risparmi sui costi e la riduzione delle emissioni di carbonio associate. I dati dettagliati riportati dal sistema di monitoraggio di bordo hanno confermato che Propspeed non solo migliora l'efficienza del carburante, ma contribuisce anche alla sostenibilità ambientale delle operazioni marittime. 

L'analisi ha fornito informazioni chiave sui miglioramenti dell'efficienza operativa dopo l'applicazione di Propspeed:

  • Consumo di Carburante: il consumo specifico di gasolio è diminuito da 629 kg/ora a 544 kg/ora, riflettendo una riduzione di 85 kg/ora.
  • Incremento di Efficienza: nonostante un aumento nel tempo operativo, il consumo totale di gasolio è diminuito, dimostrando l'efficacia di Propspeed nel ridurre l'attrito e migliorare la velocità della nave.
  • Impatto Ambientale: la diminuzione del consumo di carburante permette di ridurre l’impronta di carbonio, rafforzando l'impegno verso pratiche marittime sostenibili.


"I dati indicano chiaramente che l'applicazione di Propspeed porta a notevoli risparmi economici e migliora le prestazioni operative della nave", ha dichiarato Rossetti. "Visti questi risultati, stiamo dando priorità a Propspeed nei programmi di manutenzione della nostra flotta e crediamo fermamente che tutte le nostre quattro navi possano beneficiare di questa soluzione innovativa."


"Siamo entusiasti di vedere i risultati positivi dell’analisi di VREMAR SRL riguardo l’applicazione di Propspeed su King David", ha dichiarato Marcus Hamilton, CEO di Propspeed. "È incoraggiante vedere che il nostro rivestimento contribuisce al miglioramento dell'efficienza operativa e del consumo di carburante, oltre a supportare gli obiettivi di sostenibilità degli operatori delle flotte."


Questi risultati indicano Propspeed come una soluzione preziosa per le navi commerciali che mirano a migliorare l'efficienza operativa, riducendo al contempo il consumo di carburante e l'impatto ambientale. Con un focus su operazioni sostenibili e convenienti, Propspeed affronta le sfide dell'industria marittima migliorando l'efficienza del carburante e riducendo le emissioni di gas serra. VREMAR SRL ha adottato questa soluzione collaudata per la sua flotta di quattro navi di servizio, fiduciosa nel miglioramento delle prestazioni delle navi, nei risparmi a lungo termine che si prospettano e in linea con gli obiettivi di sostenibilità dell'azienda.

Reduced fuel consumption with Propspeed

PROPSPEED® PERMET AU NAVIRE DE SOUTIEN KING DAVID DE VREMAR SRL DE RÉALISER DES ÉCONOMIES DE CARBURANT SIGNIFICATIVES

Vremar's King David Achieves Optimised Fuel Efficiency with Propspeed

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leader dans l’innovation des revêtements antisalissure sous-marins, a annoncé aujourd’hui les résultats positifs de l’évaluation de son système de revêtement sur le navire de soutien King David de VREMAR SRL. Réalisée par le Responsable Technique Massimiliano Rossetti et le propriétaire du navire Marco Vrenna, l’étude a comparé des données clés comme la consommation de carburant, la vitesse et la distance, collectées via le système de surveillance embarqué. L’analyse a porté sur des périodes opérationnelles définies pour minimiser l’impact des variables non contrôlées et a comparé les données avant et après l’application du revêtement Propspeed.

Les résultats ont révélé une réduction significative de 13,5 % de la consommation de carburant, traduisant des économies considérables et une diminution des émissions de carbone associées. Les données détaillées du système de surveillance embarqué ont confirmé que Propspeed améliore non seulement l’efficacité énergétique, mais contribue également à la durabilité environnementale des opérations maritimes.

L’analyse a mis en lumière des améliorations clés de l’efficacité opérationnelle après l’application de Propspeed :

  • Consommation de carburant : La consommation spécifique de diesel a diminué de 629 kg/heure à 544 kg/heure, soit une réduction de 85 kg/heure.
  • Gains d’efficacité : Bien que le temps opérationnel ait augmenté, la consommation totale de diesel a diminué, démontrant l’efficacité de Propspeed dans la réduction de la traînée et l’amélioration de la vitesse du navire.
  • Impact environnemental : La réduction de la consommation de carburant soutient une empreinte carbone réduite, renforçant l’engagement envers des pratiques maritimes durables.

« Les données montrent clairement que l’application de Propspeed conduit à des économies substantielles et améliore les performances opérationnelles du navire », a déclaré Massimiliano Rossetti. « Compte tenu de ces résultats, nous avons fait de Propspeed une priorité dans les plannings de maintenance de notre flotte et nous croyons fermement que nos quatre navires peuvent bénéficier de cette solution innovante. »

« Nous sommes ravis des résultats positifs de l’évaluation menée par VREMAR SRL sur le King David », a déclaré Marcus Hamilton, PDG de Propspeed. « Il est encourageant de voir notre revêtement contribuer à l’efficacité opérationnelle et énergétique tout en soutenant les objectifs de durabilité des opérateurs de flotte. »

Ces résultats positionnent Propspeed comme une solution précieuse pour les navires commerciaux cherchant à améliorer leur efficacité opérationnelle tout en réduisant leur consommation de carburant et leur impact environnemental. Avec son approche durable et rentable, Propspeed répond aux défis de l’industrie maritime en améliorant l’efficacité énergétique et en réduisant les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Convaincue par l’efficacité de cette solution, VREMAR SRL l’a adoptée pour l’ensemble de sa flotte de quatre navires de soutien, renforçant leur performance, leurs économies à long terme et leur alignement avec les objectifs de durabilité de l’entreprise.

 

Reduced fuel consumption with Propspeed

PROPSPEED® AYUDA AL BUQUE DE APOYO KING DAVID DE VREMAR SRL A ALCANZAR SIGNIFICATIVOS AHORROS EN COMBUSTIBLE

Vremar's King David Achieves Optimised Fuel Efficiency with Propspeed

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, líder en innovación de recubrimientos antiadherentes subacuáticos, anunció hoy los resultados excelentes de la evaluación de su sistema de recubrimiento en el buque de apoyo King David de VREMAR SRL. Realizada por el Gerente Técnico Massimiliano Rossetti y el propietario del buque Marco Vrenna, el estudio comparó datos clave como el consumo de diésel, la velocidad y la distancia, recopilados a través del sistema de monitoreo a bordo. El análisis se centró en períodos operativos específicos para minimizar el impacto de variables incontroladas y comparó los datos antes y después de la aplicación del recubrimiento Propspeed. 

Los resultados revelaron una reducción significativa del 13,5 % en el consumo de combustible, lo que se traduce en importantes ahorros y una disminución de las emisiones de carbono asociadas. Los datos detallados del sistema de monitoreo confirmaron que Propspeed no solo mejora la eficiencia del combustible, sino que también contribuye a la sostenibilidad ambiental de las operaciones marítimas. 

El análisis destacó mejoras clave en la eficiencia operativa tras la aplicación de Propspeed: 

  • Consumo de combustible: El consumo específico de diésel disminuyó de 629 kg/hora a 544 kg/hora, reflejando una reducción de 85 kg/hora. 
  • Ganancias en eficiencia: A pesar de un aumento en el tiempo operativo, el consumo total de diésel se redujo, demostrando la eficacia de Propspeed en la reducción de la resistencia y la mejora de la velocidad del buque. 
  • Impacto ambiental: La reducción del consumo de combustible contribuye a una menor huella de carbono, reforzando el compromiso con prácticas marítimas sostenibles.


« Los datos muestran claramente que la aplicación de Propspeed genera importantes ahorros económicos y mejora el rendimiento operativo del buque », afirmó Massimiliano Rossetti. « A partir de estos resultados, hemos priorizado Propspeed en los cronogramas de mantenimiento de nuestra flota y creemos firmemente que nuestros cuatro buques pueden beneficiarse de esta solución innovadora. »


« Estamos encantados con los resultados positivos de la evaluación de Propspeed realizada por VREMAR SRL en el King David », comentó Marcus Hamilton, CEO de Propspeed. « Es alentador ver cómo nuestro recubrimiento contribuye a la eficiencia operativa y energética, al tiempo que apoya los objetivos de sostenibilidad de los operadores de flotas. »


Estos resultados posicionan a Propspeed como una solución valiosa para los buques comerciales que buscan mejorar su eficiencia operativa mientras reducen el consumo de combustible y el impacto ambiental. Con su enfoque sostenible y rentable, Propspeed aborda los desafíos de la industria marítima al mejorar la eficiencia del combustible y reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. Convencida de la efectividad de esta solución, VREMAR SRL la ha adoptado en toda su flota de cuatro buques de apoyo, reforzando su rendimiento, ahorros a largo plazo y alineación con los objetivos de sostenibilidad de la empresa.
 

Reduced fuel consumption with Propspeed

PROPSPEED® ENABLES VREMAR SRL’S CREW SUPPORT VESSEL KING DAVID TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT FUEL SAVINGS

Vremar's King David Achieves Optimised Fuel Efficiency with Propspeed

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, the leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today the successful evaluation of its coating system on VREMAR SRL's crew support vessel King David. Conducted by Technical Manager, Massimiliano Rossetti and the vessel owner Marco Vrenna, the study reviewed data from the onboard monitoring system, comparing key metrics such as diesel consumption, speed and distance. The study analyzed data from a set period of vessel operational hours, to minimize the impact of uncontrolled variables inherent in performance studies, reviewing data prior to the application of the Propspeed coating system against data after the application of the Propspeed coating system.

The results revealed a significant 13.5% reduction in fuel consumption, translating to considerable cost savings and reduced associated carbon emissions. Detailed data from the onboard monitoring system confirmed that Propspeed not only enhances fuel efficiency but also contributes to the environmental sustainability of maritime operations.

The analysis provided key insights into operational efficiency improvements post-Propspeed application:

  • Fuel Consumption: Specific diesel consumption decreased from 629 kg/hour to 544 kg/hour, reflecting an 85 kg/hour reduction.
  • Efficiency Gains: Despite an increase in operational time, total diesel consumption fell, showcasing Propspeed's effectiveness in reducing drag and improving vessel speed.
  • Environmental Impact: The reduction in fuel consumption supports a lower carbon footprint, reinforcing the commitment to sustainable maritime practices.

“The data clearly indicates that the Propspeed application leads to substantial economic savings and enhances the vessel’s operational performance,” said Rossetti. “Given these results, we are prioritizing Propspeed in our fleet's maintenance schedules and strongly believe that all of our four vessels can benefit from this innovative solution.”

“We’re thrilled to see the positive results from VREMAR SRL’s evaluation of Propspeed on the King David,” said Marcus Hamilton, CEO of Propspeed. “It’s encouraging to see our coating contributing to improved operational and fuel efficiency, and fleet operators’ sustainability goals.”

These findings position Propspeed as a valuable solution for commercial vessels aiming to enhance operational efficiency while minimizing fuel consumption and environmental impact. With a focus on sustainable and cost-effective operations, Propspeed addresses the maritime industry's challenges by improving fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. VREMAR SRL has embraced this proven solution across their fleet of four support vessels, confident in the enhanced vessel performance, long-term savings it provides and in alignment with the company’s sustainability goals.

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