Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a cruise operator based in Miami, USA, has completed the fleet installation of the NAPA Power fuel economy system developed by Onboard-Napa.
After the initial piloting of NAPA Power, NCL has decided to expand the use of NAPA Power throughout its fleet. The system is installed with the Speed Pilot module, which allows automatic control of optimised speed. Precise speed control enables maximised savings and reduces the workload on the bridge.
"Conserving fuel on our ships sailing around the world is particularly important," said Captain Niklas Peterstam, Vice President, Nautical Operations.
NAPA Power ensures efficient operation of single ships and for monitoring of large fleets. The system assists the Master in planning and executing voyages, the aim being to reach the destination on time at the lowest possible cost.
With strong sea currents, varying wind, waves, and water depth and diesel electric propulsion with multiple main engines, many parameters need to be taken into account in order to find the optimal speed and engine mode for each part of the voyage.
The actual fuel consumption, engine and navigational data are collected and forwarded to the NAPA office web portal for further analysis and reporting purposes.
NAPA Power is based on an accurate NAPA model of the ship.
