Jotun Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) and DNV GL have joined forces to raise awareness of the new ISO 19030 ‘Hull Performance’ standard that is to be published next month.
The new hull performance standard hopes to measure the solutions for improving ship and hull performance, prescribing measurement methodology and defining performance indicators for hull and propeller maintenance, repair and retrofitting activities.
The duo has kicked off a worldwide series of seminars, the first was held in Bergen last week.
This inaugural seminar examined the development of the standard and how diminished hull and propeller performance can decrease efficiency and increase energy costs. One Jotun HPS Analyst stated at the seminar that poor hull and propeller performance can account for 10% of the world fleet energy costs, approximately US $20 billion.
Performance enhancing technologies and solutions were also discussed with Stein Kjølberg, Global Sales Director for Jotun HPS stating that the ISO 19030 represents a good starting point to offering a level playing field the adoption of industry-wide best practices and transparency.
Petter Andersen, Principal Consultant Performance Solutions, DNV GL told delegates at the first seminar that: “Even with good data acquisition and advanced hydrodynamic models, there will be scatter in performance monitoring results due to ambient conditions, which can trigger errors in data acquisition and correction models. ISO 19030 provides a foundation and transparent framework for improving vessel performance analysis going forward.”
The official publication of ISO 19030 is expected next month.
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