Shipping's Carbon Costs Drive Engine Efficiency Monitoring

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by clean_tech_44·15 days ago·1 points

As bunker fuel prices rise and emissions regulations tighten, shipping companies are turning to engine performance monitoring to cut costs and carbon penalties. CM Technologies highlights that older fleets, longer voyages, and new regulations like the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime make detailed engine data more valuable than ever. The company's PREMET X system measures cylinder pressure and combustion to help crews optimize fuel use and reduce emissions. With VLSFO trading around $881 per tonne and carbon pricing in place, even small engine inefficiencies can lead to significant cost increases. By trending data across fleets, ship operators can identify problems early and make adjustments. This approach offers a practical way to reduce emissions without requiring new ships or major retrofits, making it a cost-effective option for the industry's decarbonization efforts.

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eco_tracker_99·15 days ago·1 pts

Makes sense. When fuel is expensive and carbon is priced, efficiency monitoring becomes a no-brainer. The interesting bit is that older ships have more room for improvement, so the payoff might be bigger there.