German on-board data acquisition and performance monitoring company MAC Maritime has signed a collaboration agreement with the Digital Division of Accelleron, the former ABB Turbocharging company.
The agreement will enable MAC Maritime to market and distribute the Accelleron Tekomar Xpert Marine Engine module, Marine Emissions module and Marine Hull and Propeller module.
This strategic partnership will provide potential and existing customers of MAC Maritime with easy access and integration to Accelleron digital solutions. Both companies will leverage mutual technical synergies to support shipping companies’ decision making.
Customers will benefit from the combination of MAC Maritime’s IoT-based automation, measurement and communication technology expertise, and Accelleron’s in-house know-how related to sustainable vessel performance evaluation and advisory. In particular, the continuously monitored and reported vessel data from MAC Maritime’s system solutions will serve as a baseline for Accelleron Tekomar Xpert engine diagnostic, Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating forecasting, and emissions effective and proven reduction.
Shailesh Shirsekar, Global Head of Sales and Operations, Accelleron Digital Division said: “The collaboration with MAC Maritime aligns with our software integration strategy. We aim to further aid ship owners and operators in the transition towards optimal operation of equipment, cost saving and sustainability.”
Markus Thewes, MAC Maritime MD added:” MAC Maritime is committed to working closely together with Accelleron to make the reporting and analysis activities for our mutual customers increasingly efficient. MAC Maritime and Accelleron Digital Division are excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring and are confident that it will lead to significant benefits to customers.”
