Description
Recent, statistical analyses showing that over 50 percent of all pollution activities are generated by small vessels (tug, barges, pushers, cargo handling equipments) operated in ports. The objective of the project is to benchmark the company’s activities against European good practice standards and to introduce new technology that will improve the environmental performance of the tugs fleet. After the investment is finalized, one old tugboat from Coremar's fleet should comply EPA TIER II IMO&EU standards, which means an emissions reduction up to 60% per engine per hour. Moreover, this tugboat, will be more performant, so will increase the competitivity of the company. The benefits are for company and for the environment.
Summary of project results
The RoNo Offshore Initiative project improved Coremar’s fleet by upgrading an old, inefficient, polluting tug - Coremar 16 (former Sirena 6) and by transforming it in a very environmental friendly tug with new, less polluting technology, which is also competitive for the business due to reduced fuel consumption. The project is very successful, Coremar 16 being the most requested tug by the clients, due to its multi-functions and reduced operational costs. The project strengthens the position of Coremar in the towage market business. Another result of the project is a study on the energy efficiency of Coremar’s fleet which identifies solutions for greening Coremar’s fleet and provides a good basis for the investment strategy of the company. Main project outcomes: - new, green, better and more secure tug technology; - lower tug fuel consumption at better technical performance; - lower tug emissions; - lower tug maintenance costs; - improved environmental performance and investment strategy of the company.
Summary of bilateral results