«Energy efficiency and cost optimization strategy»: principles, interests

and maintenance implications

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Introduction: Energy efficiency and cost optimization strategy
Bourbon Offshore recognizes four Energy efficiency and cost optimization strategy :
• Technical availability
• Crew Skill
• Security
• Expenses management
Bourbon's vision is aimed at becoming the preferred suppliers
in offshore maritime services.
An important aspect of cost control is the development of a
fuel management culture within the company.
Fuel management can be divided into several aspects: Summary :
- vessel type/ the diesel-electric propulsion system;
• Technical availability
- energy efficiency search; • Crew Skill
• Security
- fuel consumption control through periodic
• Expenses management
reporting;
- fuel consumption optimization.

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 Technical availability

1.Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)

IMO requirements, industry initiatives, fuel prices and corporate responsibility are driving owners/ operators
to implement a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). IMO adopted an amendment to MARPOL Annex
VI1 that makes a SEEMP mandatory for all new and existing ships The scope and detail of the SEEMP can vary and
there are several guidelines already published for owners and operators to reference. Table 1. displays the four main
steps for SEEMP implementation:
• Planning • Monitoring
• Implementation • Self-evaluation and improvement
TABLE 1/ Four main steps for SEEMP implementation

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 time as possible operating at or near its’ best
1.1 .Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) for fuel efficiency point.
savings
Advantages
• High efficiency (for the specific vessel
mission)
• High reliability due to multiple engine
redundancy
• Higher flexibility of arrangements (the
engines location is not limited by the
shaftline)
• Higher operational flexibility (one engine can drive
multiple different devices or multiple
One of the primary challenges with diesel engines • engines can drive one device)
is matching the right engine to the right task. This • High power density
is particularly challenging when trying to optimize • Lower noise and vibrations
fuel consumption. Diesel engines will typically • High torque due to electric propulsion motors (can
have a best efficiency in the higher power ranges be an advantage for certain
between 70-90% of maximum Ship Operations • operations)
Cooperative Program 1 April 2016 Energy • Only match for certain propulsors (e.g. podded
propulsors)
Efficiency Report 47 Job 15099.01, Rev -
continuous rating (MCR). To maximize the
efficiency, the diesel engine should spend as much
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 SKILLS

2.Crew skills for energy efficiency and cost optimization strategy

Knowledge of the equipment involved
Rescue group
- It serves as an emergency electrical source in the event of The emergency panel:
major damage
- supplies essential equipment for
resulting in unavailability of main sources, such as
security
machine fire, main electrical panel fire (CP),
- 440V: Fire pump, E/R reversible supply fan
invasion, abandonment, black out.
Bilge pump, Watertight door, Davit, starting
- It is designed according to very precise and demanding
air compressor.
specifications
- 220V: emergency lightning, fire detection,
(described in Solas II-1 part D and in Division 221).
Public Address.
EX: location above the main deck; Resistance to a heavy
- 24V radio navigation equipment...
list; automatic connection to the emergency panel;
minimum autonomy (18 hours).

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 SKILLS
CREW: Main skills and characteristics

Skills Abilities
• Data collection • Distance vision
• Monitoring operations • Control accuracy
• Information processing • Oral comprehension
• Operations and control • Depth perception
• Result evaluatio
• Perception speed
• Awareness of issues
• Troubleshooting
• Auditory attention
• Active listening
• Critical thought • Limb coordination
• Repair • Hand-arm stability
• Quality control analysis • Manual dexterity
• Coordination • Colour perception and distinction
• Oral expression • Selective attention
• Time management • Hearing sensitivity
• Judgment and decision-making • Processing flexibility
• Solving complex problems • Near vision
• Speech clarity
• Overall balance of the body
• Static muscle power
Knowledge and attributes
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Focussed on results
•
Autonomy
• Versatility
• Respect standards and regulations
• Assiduity and punctuality
• Sense of observation
• Commitment to quality
• Knowledge of geography
Interests
• Work in transportation and
maintenance
• Make, build, install
• Work manually
• Work outdoors

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 Expenses management

TOTAL соst optimization: 20-25%

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Optimization of maintenance
on main groups
- By reducing the number of hours of the main
groups, we optimize their
MTBR (mean time before removal), as well as
periodic maintenance.
“less running hours = less maintenance”
(SMS, Section 4, Reliability and Maintenance
Procedure)
ex.
oil change: Caterpillar 3516C (2000 kW):
800l/1000h
Oil change: Cummins QSM11 (EDG): 30l/250h
- Very low load → poor combustion and engine
fouling
main--> risk of failure.
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Expenses management
An environmental issue
- “Pollution must be measured and reduced as much
as possible. (SMS Section 10, Environmental
Management). Fuel consumption generates
atmospheric pollution by releasing substances such
as CO2, nitrogen oxide (Nox), sulfur oxides (Sox),
carbon monoxide
(CO) and fine particles (PM).
- Reducing fuel consumption is a high priority for
Bourbon, in order to comply with international
environmental regulations
and to support an ambitious CO2 reduction plan.
Bourbon measures its carbon footprint using
ADEME's “Bilan Carbone” method.
- The carbon tax for marine fuels is being studied in
many organizations (EU, IMO, etc.) and could be
generalized to
global scale (see “Carbon taxation for International
maritime fuels”, IMF Working Paper)
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 Reconditioning of the GS (major overhaul)

The a major overhaul is determined by the following factors:

- increased oil consumption
- increase in crankcase pressure
- the number of engine hours
- the results of analyzes of metal particles in the oil
- increased noise and vibration
Replacement of the following components:
- Camshaft bearings
- connecting rod bearings
- oil seals
- main landings
- injectors
- piston rings
- aftercooler
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 Energy efficiency and cost optimization strategy : Customer satisfaction aspect

СONCLUSIONS
- substantial cost savings related to diesel consumption (several
kE/year/vessel), all the more so in the event of an increase in the price of
bunkers and implementation of a carbon tax;
- less use of the MPs at low revs, therefore better availability
PM technique;
- competent crew to сomplete the instructions;
- preventive maintenance is a key point for technical availability.It can be provided by
subcontractors or by trained Bourbon staff
-hull/weather/engine condition/trim and draft and vessel speed control optimizes fuel costs
up to 25%
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