As of January 1, 2023, new regulations require accurate monitoring and documentation of both vessel speed and fuel usage. Stay compliant and in control of fuel consumption onboard with Coltraco’s Permaflow®.
Fuel Efficiency Regulations:
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented new regulations to reduce the environmental impact of the world’s global shipping fleet. These regulations, known as the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), aim to improve the energy efficiency of ships and reduce their carbon intensity.
Effective 1st January 2023, both the speed of a vessel and fuel consumption must be monitored and documented to ensure compliance for existing fleets along with the EEXI and CII requirements.
The CII regulation requires ships with a gross tonnage of 5,000 and above to calculate their annual operational carbon intensity and obtain a CII rating. The CII rating reflects the ship’s performance in terms of reducing GHG emissions relative to the amount of cargo carried over the distance travelled. The rating will be on a scale from A to E. A rating of A indicates the best performance level, while a rating of E indicates inferior performance. Furthermore, ship operators need to report their CII rating annually and strive for continuous improvement.
The EEXI regulation applies to ships with a gross tonnage of 400 and above, measuring a ship’s energy efficiency compared to a baseline. This aims to ensure each ship meets the minimum energy efficiency standards. The attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) is calculated by taking into account factors such as ship type and size categories. The calculated EEXI value must be below the required EEXI to comply with the regulation.
Ensuring Compliance Using Permaflow®:
Permaflow® is the solution you need:
- Non-invasive, 24/7 fuel flow and consumption monitor
- Easy to install without downtime or drilling into pipes
- Simple clamp-on design for immediate compliance
Permaflow® is a fixed, clamp-on, ultrasonic transit time flow and heat meter to provide 24/7 fuel consumption monitoring by measuring volumetric, mass and energy flow rates with temperature monitoring. It is a ready to use, non-invasive device, that can be retrofitted with ease and no drilling into pipes is required. The Permaflow® can incorporate different communication modules such as USB, MODBUS, 4 – 20 mA for integration with existing monitoring systems and real-time data transmission.
With Permaflow®, you can easily ensure compliance with the new regulations.
Reasons to choose Permaflow®
- 24/7 visibility: Constantly monitor and log data with a low-cost solution.
- Over 90,000 measurements: Ability to monitor a wide range of parameters including volumetric flow rate, mass flow rate, energy (heat quantity) flow rate, and units displayed in kWh and BTU.
- Versatility: Variety of communication and I/O options such as PT100 thermometer integration, RS232, USB, 4-20mA and more, seamlessly integrate with your existing systems.
- Low cost: No installation costs, no drilling into pipes, no downtime to the pipe network and easy to use and set up by one person.
- Build Quality: Our ultrasonic flow sensors are made using a special composite material to optimise ultrasound transmission.
- Built-in Oscilloscope: All units come with built-in oscilloscope for signal diagnostics that assists you in performing a reliable measurement as part of the setting up process.
- ISO 17025 Calibration: Option to include ISO 17025 calibration certificate to verify the accuracy of your unit, we work closely with an established ISO 17025 flow laboratory in the UK to ensure our equipment meets your requirements
Permaflow® reduce installation costs, increase safety helping you deliver our vision of the Safesite™ on land and the Safeship™ at sea, and allow user to consistently perform a wide variety of maintenance and inspection procedures, for the benefit of customers and personnel.
