Efficient ships save resources, reduce operating costs and contribute to climate protection. The Ship Efficiency Specialist Group deals with technical, operational and digital approaches to increasing efficiency throughout the entire life cycle of ships.
Development of the specialist group
The specialist group was established on 8 July 2014 in Stade. The aim has always been to pool maritime expertise, promote knowledge transfer and jointly develop innovative solutions for more efficient ship operation.
What does the specialist group do?
The specialist group provides a platform for companies, research institutions and service providers to share information on current developments and projects. The focus is on continuously improving ship performance and operation – from the planning and operation to retrofitting.
One of the key results of the specialist group’s work is the “MCN Guide – Ship efficiency in the context of international emission regulations”, which summarises international regulations, measures, technologies and approaches for increasing the efficiency of existing ships in a practical manner. The guide is aimed at shipping companies, shipyards, suppliers and other stakeholders in the maritime industry, and is regularly updated to incorporate new findings and developments.
Key topics:
- Energy efficiency in ship operation
- Hull design and modern propulsion technologies
- Retrofitting existing ships
- Digitalisation and data collection and analysis for optimising performance
- Environmental regulations and reducing emissions
- Alternative fuels
Keywords: Ship efficiency, energy efficiency, modernisation, performance optimisation, emission reduction, retrofitting, MCN Guide
Participating and networking
All MCN members can participate in the specialist group and this is free of charge. Share ideas with other members of the specialist group, forge new contacts and harness the group’s expertise to generate targeted impetus and added value for your company. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the specialist group, please contact Ines Jahnke at the MCN office in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania or Tobias Wesnigk at the MCN office in Schleswig-Holstein. You will find the contact details below.
