by Mia Elg, Manager R&D and Consulting Services, Deltamarin

I've been having one ship-design-related dream for a long time. I wish that the vessel's operational data could always be available when we start a new project.

Why this is important is simply because, especially today with the focus on low-carbon shipping, the main source of emissions is the fuel combusted on-board.

Fuel consumption is caused by a ship's energy requirements, and energy is power multiplied by time. This is always one starting point when we teach about energy and environmental efficiency at our local university or at training courses for ship operators.

Thus, understanding ship energy flows is one key aspect of carrying out a successful, eco-efficient project.

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