Ship efficiency awards
Wärtsilä Seals and Bearings won the Environmental Technology award category at the Ship Efficiency Awards 2016 in London on 2 November.
Hosted by Lloyd’s Register and Fathom Maritime Intelligence, the third annual awards celebrated organisations and individuals who are committed to driving ship efficiency.
Wärtsilä’s sternguard in-water serviceable seal was commended for its innovative solutions which has contributed to reducing the environmental impact of shipping operations.
The runners up for this award included I-Tech’s selektope, Bluewater Trade Winds Pvt for its cargo heating management service, and Ecoslops’ Port of Sines micro refinery.
Stena Lines were awarded the category for the Sustainable Ship Operator of the Year award, with VAF Instrument’s IVY propulsion performance management claiming the Energy Efficiency Solution award.
The Initiative of the Year Award Winner was Flinter Management for its big data collaboration and research for fuel efficiency, while the One to Watch Award was given to Genoil’s Hydroconversion Upgrader (HGO).
Voted by the public, the final award, Lloyd’s Register Outstanding Contribution to Ship Efficiency Award, was presented to Astrid Dispert of IMO Secretariat for the GloMEEP Project.
All nominations for each award category were assessed by a strong judging panel who selected the winners are a rigorous process.
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