ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “SEEMS”

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to Ship Energy Efficiency Monitoring System (SEEMS)” developed by Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies.

In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innovative functions. The detailed information is available on the following page of ClassNK website: https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/activities/techservices/dgd2030/iea/index.html

- Product name:
Ship Energy Efficiency Monitoring System (SEEMS)

- Product description:
1. A diagnostic tool that helps in early identification of maintenance-related issues, which may be significantly contributing to the increase of fuel consumption of the main engine. The areas are as follows.
·Lowering of thermal efficiency of main engine
·A fouled hull
·Loss of propulsive efficiency
·Frequent and high-angle movement of the rudder

2. An optimization tool that helps the operational decision-making process for choosing the preferable combination of Main Engine RPM and Vessel Trim for energy efficient voyages with optimal CO2 emission indicator Score