95 Alfred Maritime’s Meyer Energy Management System (MEMS) has reached a new milestone, now offering full-day operational forecasts powered by the shipyard’s sophisticated digital twin. This update is focused on optimising hotel systems – the primary energy consumers on passenger ships – to further drive down fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. According to Alfred Maritime, this new feature can unlock an additional five per cent reduction in energy usage. By directly linking a digital twin simulation framework to a live energy management system, MEMS offers a globally unique solution that bridges the gap between virtual modelling and real-world maritime operations. FEATURE Driving efficiencies below deck New innovations from companies such as Alfred Maritime and Pinfabb are helping shipowners to optimise energy use, cut fuel consumption and improve operational performance Italian company Pinfabb has developed Poseidon4, a digital control system for stabilising fins. The system was designed to improve how fin stabilisers are operated and maintained, particularly as shipowners place greater emphasis on energy efficiency and remote diagnostics. One of Poseidon4’s key features is an Eco Mode intended to reduce stabiliser drag and lower energy consumption. The system also supports remote monitoring and assistance, which can reduce the need for onboard service visits. Poseidon4 includes maintenance planning tools within the control interface, aimed at helping crews track servicing requirements more easily. The system can also incorporate online weather data and artificial intelligence-based logic to optimise stabiliser use in changing conditions.
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