KDU Appointed as Reseller for GE's Bunker-Saving SeaStream and SeaLyte DP Systems

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Thursday May 11, 2017

GE's Marine Solutions (GE) today announced that KDU Worldwide (KDU) has been appointed as a reseller of GE's bunker-saving product range of SeaStream and Sealyte dynamic positioning (DP) systems.

"As GE’s value-added reseller, KDU will enjoy access to advanced DP technologies, our latest digital marine innovations," said Tim Schweikert, president and CEO, GE’s Marine Solutions.

"We continue to strengthen our regional commitment and foster joint success with partners by providing advanced marine technologies to benefit more offshore marine customers in the local market."

KDU, a provider of electrical and automation solutions for marine, offshore and industrial segments, will have reselling rights of the GE products in the UAE and Middle East, including Saudi Arabia.

"Through KDU’s strong customer base in all key markets, GE’s DP systems will be able to reach more customers and help local mariners achieve more efficient marine operations," stated GE.

GE notes that it latest SeaStream DP system incorporates an energy-efficient mode, enabling vessel operators to optimise fuel consumption and reduce operational costs and associated emissions in the process.

"The system uses predictive software to anticipate position variation and uses advanced algorithms to optimise vessel heading to further reduce power consumption," adds GE.

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