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ABB Turns to Torque Monitoring for Latest Bunker Saving Tech
ABB Tuesday announced it is launching a new torque monitoring system aimed at optimizing engine and fuel efficiency in the maritime sector.
Called Torductor Marine and part of ABB's Marine Software portfolio, the system involves mounting contactless sensors facing the propeller shaft with a gap of approximately 1.5mm.
Collected data can be visualized onboard or shared with the ship's shore-side support team.
ABB says the system has already had a successful trial on Stena Line's freight ferry m/v Stena Scotia.
"Other than the shaft itself, there are no moving parts meaning the system is almost maintenance free," it says.
As well as providing insight into the consumption of fuel oil per unit energy at the output shaft (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption), along with various other engine performance parameters, ABB says Torductor Marine provides a means to comply with various International Marine Organization (IMO) requirements, in particular the Ship's Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).
"The shipping industry is turning to technology to make their fleets more efficient and comply with international regulations," said Juha Koskela, Managing Director of ABB's Marine and Ports business unit.
"At ABB we are leveraging increased ship connectivity and Torductor Marine exemplifies how we are helping ships become more efficient through Marine Software."
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| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 647.50 | 1.00 | 770.00 | 3.50 |
| Rotterdam | 601.50 | 2.50 | 754.00 | 2.00 |
| Houston | 619.00 | 11.50 | 795.50 | 3.00 |
| Fujairah | 651.50 | 1.00 | 895.00 | 2.00 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 664.00 | 1.50 | 856.50 | 2.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 630.00 | 3.00 | 803.50 | 2.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 718.00 | 0.50 | 914.50 | 0.50 |
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