Atlas Maritime Utilizes DNV Services to Verify Cargo Release Savings
TOptimization of Kargo Release Operations (CDO) is a digital service developed by DNV to help the operator of tankers realize fuel potential and cost savings when issuing cargo at the terminal or ship to the ship. Oblined in the past, when the bunkering is cheap and the intensity of carbon is not a concern, this process is more interesting at this time. The need to meet carbon emission limits and minimize related costs has encouraged the industry to see carefully every process in it.
What distinguishes this service is the foundation in operational data analysis and its ability to reflect the real world complexity of the onboard role. This approach not only supports more accurate decision making but also helps build trust among stakeholders by verifying the performance of the process and realizing the potential for optimization that is in line with actual practices.
Energy saving strategy for the cargo release process
Removing crude oil in ports is an intensive process of energy, critical safety and complex. Most tankers use a cargo pump driven by the rankine cycle turbine, making the CDO the low efficiency process formed by several interdependent crew roles on all ships. Performance depends on the close coordination between the bridge, cargo control, and the engine room team, making it a very fragmented operation and moved by the crew.
Cargo release operations must be coordinated and monitored carefully in response to instructions received from the terminal. The cargo pump room crew operates the pump under the Chief Officer guide, while the engine room team manages the boiler and the inert gas system to meet the needs of steam and safety. A large amount of boiler fuel can be stored if the crew has a clear understanding of how the handling of the equipment affects energy consumption.
Data -based insight and can be followed up reducing the use of fuel during release
Recognizing that the methodical approach is needed to manage the process of cargo release economically, DNV develops its CDO service, which depends on the innovative framework for optimizing the disposal operation driven by data. Based on modular digital twins and can be reconfigured from the ship’s release system, CDO services use actual ship data flow to evaluate energy flow, fuel consumption, and system performance in various operational conditions. The aim is to increase operational resistance, increase energy awareness on ships, and allow a real reduction in the use of fuel and emissions during cargo release.
By taking a data -based approach to managing the cargo release process, CDO DNV services can produce significant savings.
“The purpose of our service is for every release operation to run on optimized parameters, and to compare and verify its performance,” explained Chara Georgopoulou, PhD, Main Engineers and Maritime R&D heads and advisors at Greek DNV. “Based on the data collected, we define the theoretical optimal as a benchmark for the operations provided. While the final decision remains with the crew, this service offers valuable guidelines and sustainable training to improve operational efficiency and reduce fuel use.”
How Atlas Maritime gained chartered trust through efficient return
“During the operation of the release of cargo, most of the machinery and ship equipment operated,” explained Chris Ioannou, a technical manager at Atlas Maritime, a Greek company that operates the Aframax and LR2 crude oil tanker fleets. “All diesel generators, boilers, pumps, and most crew are fully involved. That is why the owner of a large oil company that charters tanker – using an inspection surveyor to audit a special ship during this operation.”
For Atlas Maritime, the disciplinary approach to the process of release of cargo has become a clear competitive advantage. Charterers highly appreciate the company’s attention to details, which help minimize fuel consumption and emissions while maintaining high safety standards during cargo transfer from ship to coast. “We continue to evaluate every operational performance of our ship, and the level of commitment is something that is highly valued by the tenant,” added Ioannou.
Crew which is empowered optimizes cargo release
Achieve the right level of control and efficiency is not easy at all. When Atlas Maritime first heard about CDO DNV services, it seems very suitable. “Atlas Maritime has become one of the companies where everyone, from the top level, pays attention to every operational aspect,” Georgopoulou said.
About 15 months after the first time ordering CDO services, the technical manager of Ioannou can now say: “Our crew understood that there was nothing achieved by chance – there was a specific and structured way in doing something. They were the people who entered the report, so that they clearly how they acted.
Learn from every release: perfecting performance with CDO
CDO is not only the key to coordinating everyone on the ship during the cargo release operation but has also begun a sustainable learning process, said Ioannou. “Our team documents every interaction with the terminal – whether it is termination or exchange of important information, so that DNV can get insight outside only raw data,” Ioannou explained. We also instructed our crew to take pictures as proof, such as reading instruments and other operational details. Everything is recorded and documented thoroughly. The DNV system helps us identify leaks or weak points, which we can then discuss and improve. It also provides valuable opportunities to see all operations holistically. Based on what we learned about optimal parameters in specific scenarios, we will drive, we who have a person who is developed.
But Atlas Maritime and the crew are not the only learning. “There are many ways to take advantage of the results,” Chara Georgopoulou showed. “We not only provide performance verification and results that provide real practical value; These results also take us to the next stage to achieve an increase in our service design.” While CDO is an offline service for now, DNV is actively trying to develop a full -based online offer.
Monitoring all fleets multiplying the benefits of savings
For Atlas ships that are synonymous with design, companies can easily observe cross references and apply insight throughout the fleet. “We set KPI based on the results of the CDO and tracking up how each ship performs by monitoring the differences between sister ships,” said Ioannou. “Any observation made on one ship is usually relevant to another – except that it is specific to human factors or terminal characteristics.” This approach, he noted, allows collaboration with DNV to surpass individual ships, open up valuable opportunities for deeper discussions with DNV experts on how to encourage sustainable improvement throughout the fleet.
CDO insight affects the design of a future ship
“We pay attention to every detail, and tools like CDO help us continue to identify the area for improvement,” continued Ioannou. This insight goes beyond daily operations; This directly contributes to the renewal of our future ship design. CDO services not only allow us to maintain high operational performance consistently but also guide us in defining the most effective technical specifications. This ensures that our new development is not only optimized for efficiency and reliability but is also designed with an increase in our operational reflections. asset. “
Source: DNV
