Denmark-based transport and logistics company Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab (DFDS) has selected Elomatic to develop and deliver its Elogrid solution on the ‘Crown Seaways’ cruise ferry, to improve energy efficiency and reduce its carbon emissions.
The Crown Seaways ro-pax vessel currently operates on the Denmark-Norway ferry route Copenhagen-Oslo.
DFDS will manage the installation of Elogrids during the annual drydocking at Fayard, which takes place in January 2024. Additionally, a specialist from Elomatic will supervise the operation on-site to ensure top-quality work and the smooth assembly of the complex structure.
The Elogrid tunnel thruster, which can be retrofitted onto a variety of vessels, reduces the additional resistance and, as a result, fuel consumption of ships. The solution will help DFDS enhance the performance of its tunnel thrusters, resulting in better manoeuvrability. Additionally, it will reduce noise and vibrations throughout the vessel, meaning a better overall experience for passengers, a smoother journey, and an increased lifespan for onboard equipment.
Elogrid is said to emphasise how design expertise and resources are essential to tackling the decarbonisation challenge. In general, the solution makes an immediate impact on the CII with fuel savings up to 4%, depending on the vessel design and speed, representing a reduction in CO2 emissions. Equipping tunnel thrusters with Elogrids typically repays itself within 6–18 months. Elogrid is an example of Elomatic’s experience in flow modeling, serving as an illustration of the company’s competencies across various sectors.
The partnership represents a milestone in Elomatic’s strategic development. The Finnish engineering company says it is expanding its business by designing solutions that increase environmental and human wellbeing, whilst also improving the competitiveness of its customers.
Guido Schulte, Elomatic Sales Director Marine and Offshore Energy, said: “Our Elogrid solution significantly reduces water resistance and fuel consumption from ships, and demonstrates how even a small piece of equipment, developed using advanced modelling, can deliver a valuable impact on GHG emissions. It is an honour to have been chosen by DFDS to support them on their energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives, and we are confident that our partnership will continue to flourish in the near future.”
DFDS Superintendent Moshe Poulsen said: “We are committed to reducing our impact on the climate. In the short term, improving our existing fleet and making it pollute less and be more efficient is a focus area – even at smaller scales. To this end the Elogrid solution supports the efficiency of Crown Seaways and will reduce fuel consumption with around 1 % and hence support our green transition journey.”
The Elomatic scope involves the design, manufacturing, and installation supervision of four grids for two tunnels on the Crown Seaways Ferry. This includes project management, concept design, performance analysis, basic design for authority approvals, when necessary, detailed design for manufacturing and assembling the Elogrids, procurement, overseeing the manufacturing process, coordinating the delivery of the Elogrids, and finally, providing on-site installation supervision.
