VPS decarbonisation campaign achieves 7,000 tonnes of CO2 emission reduction

Marine fuels testing company VPS on Tuesday (17 September) announced the winners of Maress Decarb Summer Campaign 2024. 

Over the past few months, more than 300 vessels from 12 leading companies have joined forces to reduce CO2 emissions and enhance fuel efficiency. 

“Despite a high activity level in the offshore sector, we see that the vessels operate efficiently and the total emission savings in the campaign period exceeded 7,000 tonnes of CO2,” VPS said in a statement.  

During the campaign the VPS Decarb team supported the participants with dashboards to track performance in addition to giving advice on which emission reducing initiatives to focus on. 

Some of the measures that had a big impact were reducing the number of engines running, optimising engine load, connecting to shore power and improved battery utilisation. Additionally, many vessels collaborate closely with their charterers, which is key to efficient operations.

“We would like to thank all participating companies for their dedication and transparency during the campaign. Sharing data and best practices is essential in driving progress and inspiring other companies. And now – a special congratulation goes out to our overall campaign winners for achieving the biggest efficiency gains during the campaign,” it added. 

“These four vessels had the biggest efficiency improvement this Summer, however, many vessels excelled during the campaign, and we appreciate the effort and contribution of every participating vessel – well done to you all!”

Rem Offshore, said: “REM Offshore is very proud for the SOV fuel efficiency award of Rem Power. This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainability and responsible shipping practices. It clearly demonstrates that Innovation and technology are crucial in optimizing vessel operations. Credit goes to crew awareness and high focus on environmental performance. Rem will persist in our efforts toward a sustainable and environmentally friendly business, committed to reducing our ecological impact and advancing green practices”. 

Note: More information can be found on the campaign’s dashboard here. 

Photo credit: VPS
Published: 18 September, 2024