Most of us have watched a fuel gauge fall faster than expected. It tells us how much fuel has gone, but not why the journey used so much.
A ship faces the same question on a much larger scale. Its fuel total records how much was consumed, but not how well the engine used it. Nor can it show how much power reached the propeller or where energy was lost along the way.
For shipowners, that gap matters. Fuel is a major operating cost, and shipping accounts for around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Without a clear picture of what is happening onboard, it is difficult to know where to improve.
From fuel tank to propeller
Aalberts helps operators see what happens between the fuel tank and the propeller. Maritime sensors measure the fuel used by the engine and the power that reaches the propeller. Cloud-based software combines the readings, showing how effectively fuel becomes movement.
The sensors are made in house for working vessels. Combined with Aalberts’ software and maritime experience, they give crews and shore teams a clear view of the ship.
Sensors that see how the vessel performs at sea or in harbour, spot areas that may need attention and make decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions.
The fuel total is only the beginning. Operators also need to know how effectively it was used.
“Crews already have a great deal of information to manage. Our job is to make the important part clear,” says Björn van den Bogaard, managing director at VAF. “Because we understand both the technology and the realities of life at sea, we can help customers see how a vessel is really performing and where a change is worth making.”
Turning insight into action
This clearer view supports fuel management, environmental reporting and remote diagnostics. It gives crews and shore teams better information for day-to-day operations and maintenance.
Because Aalberts develops the sensors and software together, each reading forms part of the same picture. Customers receive practical information they can use to see where improvements may be possible.
The value reaches beyond the fuel bill. Environmental performance can affect regulatory compliance and may influence ship financing. Reliable data gives owners firmer evidence of how their vessels are performing and where progress is being made.
A clearer course towards lower emissions
Aalberts technology is already found aboard more than 70% of the world’s seagoing vessels. Connected performance monitoring builds on that maritime presence, helping operators reduce fuel use, operating costs and carbon emissions.
Every voyage brings different weather, sea conditions and operational demands. Crews and owners cannot control all of them, but clearer information from the vessel helps them understand how it responds and make better decisions.
The fuel total still matters, but it is no longer the whole story. Crews can use what they learn on the next voyage.
Facts & figures
- ~3%: Share of global greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
- 70%+: Of the world’s seagoing vessels already use Aalberts technology
- 2 key measurements: Fuel consumption and propeller power, on your vessel
- 1 connected view: Cloud-based software combines your onboard performance data
- 3 key benefits: Fuel management, environmental reporting and remote diagnostics for your fleet