Ways to Conserve Energy on Board - DNV

Dear Readers,
EXCITING TIMES LIE AHEAD OF US: We intend <strong>to</strong> master the challenges of the industry, <strong>to</strong> the
benefit of our cus<strong>to</strong>mers, by joining <strong>to</strong>gether with our Norwegian competi<strong>to</strong>r DNV – and are
currently hard at work preparing the merger forming the DNV GL Group. For both partners,
this step represents a monumental change.
Experience, competence and innovative strength have formed GL and DNV over a period
of almost 150 years in<strong>to</strong> reliable partners for the maritime industry and the business fields of
oil and gas, renewable energies and plant engineering. For all segments, the merger opens up
an enormous vista of possibilities – and will offer the best of both worlds, particularly for our
cus<strong>to</strong>mers and business partners. This is our pledge <strong>to</strong> you!
Erik van der Noordaa
SUBSTANTIATED RESULTS are being delivered by the GasPax project. This research programme
is focused on LNG as a viable fuel for cruise liners, ferries and mega-yachts. The project partners
are well on the way <strong>to</strong>wards making shipping even more efficient and ecological. “Ready
<strong>to</strong> build!” was the message given at GL’s GasPax Forum (page 16). The technology is there –
now the infrastructure for bunkering is required. A study under GL management analyses the
prerequisites needed for the safe supply of gas (page 18) in German ports.
ON THE OPEN SEA, ship crews often have <strong>to</strong> fend for themselves. High waves cause intensive
sloshing within the LNG tanks, which may lead <strong>to</strong> loss of cargo and costly repairs (page 12).
For this, GL offers the software solution GL SeaScout, which assists in choosing the best alternative
route. On the other hand, not every ship is exposed <strong>to</strong> heavy seas. With a new class
notation, GL has developed loading rules for route-dependent container s<strong>to</strong>wage. Greater
flexibility of loading is now possible without compromising safety (page 49).
SAVING COSTS, reducing the probability of failure, increasing operational reliability: the use of
digital 3D models is a proven approach. The GL EmissionManager, for example, analyses and
prepares the relevant information with great precision <strong>to</strong> yield the basis for reducing pollutant
emissions. GL is currently probing further applications for 3D models (page 46).
THE QUEST FOR EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY remains a key driver for innovation.
In the field of hull and trim optimisation, the GL subsidiary FutureShip is a world
leader: the GL software ECO-Assistant has received the Lloyd’s List Asia Award for Environment
(page 42). Just as award-worthy are the new potentials for saving energy on board
(page 33) that were identified by FutureShip in a study on the cooling water systems of ships.
And a special commendation for the work of the GL engineers is reported in an entirely different
field: the world-renowned Volvo Ocean Race will be held with a one-design class in future.
The structural strength of the racing yachts will then be certified by GL (page 22).
I wish you an interesting read!
Erik van der Noordaa
Chairman of the Executive Board, Germanischer Lloyd SE
01/2013
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