TIM eMagazine Vol . 3 Issue 3
The Nacos Platinum system ’ s conning page showing also the Eniram Trim functionality
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Successful testing programme with enhanced Wärtsilä ’ s navigation systems promotes operational safety and efficiency
T he technology group Wärtsilä is utilising its strong inhouse capabilities to create further advances in operational efficiency and safety for ship owners and operators . The latest in the company ’ s drive towards harnessing innovative and creative technologies to build more sustainable and cost-efficient shipping took place in a successful testing programme onboard the cruise ship ‘ Costa Atlantica ’, belonging to Carnival ’ s Costa Crociere fleet . The testing enabled the crew to have better understanding of the ship ’ s trim , thereby enhancing both safety and efficiency . This has been made possible through the combined use of Wärtsilä ’ s Eniram Trim and Nacos Platinum systems .
By introducing the Eniram Trim functionality , which allows immediate response to changing conditions and the maintaining of an optimum trim in real time , for use with Wärtsilä ’ s renowned Nacos Platinum control system for navigation , automation and dynamic positioning , substantial operator benefits can be accrued . These include better operational visibility , fewer workstations , and improved customer support in the collection and subsequent analysing of data . The combining of the Eniram and Nacos technologies makes the system easier to use , and creates greater availability of the needed guidance information . This information is available on all the Nacos screens , thus providing greater visibility and awareness . The overall result is improved efficiency and safer operation of the vessel .
“ This programme fits well into Wärtsilä ’ s digitalisation strategy , our vision for a smart marine future and our roadmap of horizontal integration across Wärtsilä ’ s unrivalled product portfolio . We are uniquely positioned to utilise complementing technologies because of our extensive product portfolio and broad range of in-house competences , and this testing programme confirmed our ability to create a better value chain for data collection and analytics ,” says Maik Stoevhase , Director Automation , Navigation , Communication , Wärtsilä Marine Solutions .
Eniram , a specialist company providing energy management technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions , was acquired by Wärtsilä in 2016 to be a catalyst in creating a digital and performance driven company . The Eniram Trim analysis is based on a unique model of a vessel ’ s hydrodynamic characteristics , the information gathered by attitude sensors installed on the vessel ’ s hull , and the vessel ’ s automation and bridge systems . The input gained enables the Eniram Trim to calculate the optimal trim in real time , which leads to lower fuel consumption and greater cost savings than is possible with conventional trimming methods .
The Wärtsilä NACOS Platinum system represents a unique combination of control systems for navigation , automation and dynamic positioning , as well as power and propulsion . By integrating all these functions into a single system , the vessel can be navigated , controlled and monitored from various onboard positions . The truly multi-functional operator stations enable unequalled flexibility and convenience . wartsila . com
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