New Service Launched to Help Shipping Companies Monitor and Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Wednesday June 3, 2015

Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) Tuesday announced the release of their new AWT SmartWatch service, saying it will help shipping companies monitor and reduce their carbon footprint.

The service also "maintains a close watch" on other vessel performance metrics including fuel consumption.

"SmartWatch captures and analyze ship and fleet performance, providing owners and operators with a system to manage fleet efficiency, meet requirements to reduce carbon emissions and improve profitability," AWT explained.

The service comes in response to mandates based on International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, the firm added.

Haydn Jones, CEO Applied Weather Technology, commented: "At the heart of the AWT SmartWatch service is the concept of continuous ship data recording - not only during ocean passages but during coastal sailing and even in port.

"We believe that this data, made available via the AWT Fleet DSS tool, will provide our clients with a competitive edge by assessing the fuel consumption efficiency of their fleet, both over time for a specific vessel and in comparison to sister ships.

"I am confident that AWT SmartWatch offers a valuable tool for efficient, modern ship management."

In January, Turkish ship management company Ecoships said that even in the context of low bunker prices, ship efficiency is still key.

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