United European Car Carriers (UECC) has chosen Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics emissions monitoring system to enhance the environmental performance of its latest low-emission vessels.
This partnership reflects both UECC and Daphne’s commitment to sustainability within the maritime industry and aligns with their mutual focus on fugitive emissions and monitoring solutions. PureMetrics will deliver real-time emissions data, enabling UECC to exceed regulatory requirements and advance a greener supply chain.
PureMetrics is expected to be operational at the beginning of 2025. Installed on Auto Aspire, a 2022-built vehicle carrier with a three-engine configuration – one main engine and two auxiliary engines – PureMetrics will provide accurate emissions data and support UECC in meeting the automotive industry’s sustainability goals. This precise data will be used by UECC in reporting under the EU MRV system while enhancing operational efficiency and reducing emissions in line with regulatory and competitive pressures.
Dr Mario Michan, CEO and Founder, Daphne Technology said: “We are very excited to collaborate with UECC on this project. Reducing emissions is essential to minimising the environmental impact of maritime transport, especially under EU ETS regulations. With PureMetrics, UECC gains precise emissions insights, helping them exceed compliance standards, control costs, and support a sustainable automotive supply chain.”
Daniel Gent, Energy and Sustainability Manager, UECC added: ”You cannot manage what you cannot measure. This project with Daphne Technology will enable UECC to understand exactly where and when emissions occur within our operation. This allows us to move away from archaic emissions reporting and will drive data-led decisions. It is an exciting landmark in our journey to maintain the most sustainable fleet in the European ro-ro sector.”
The partnership positions UECC to better navigate the pressures from automotive manufacturers who are committed to reducing emissions across their supply chain. With PureMetrics, UECC can establish emissions baselines, make data-driven decisions to optimise vessel performance, enhance existing regulatory over compliance and further its competitive advantage in European ports. Through this collaboration, UECC and Daphne Technology demonstrate how innovation and sustainability can support the maritime sector’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and achieve greater efficiency.
Image: ‘Auto Aspire’ will benefit from Daphne Technology PureMetrics (source: UECC)
