MITSUI E&S rolls out FALCONs on Kambara Kisen Ship
MITSUI E&S is set to revolutionize hull maintenance and operational efficiency with the deployment of its advanced FALCONs hull fouling management service aboard the container ship *Proactive Earth*, operated by Kambara Kisen. This innovative digital solution is engineered to significantly enhance fuel efficiency and contribute to crucial CO₂ emission reductions by offering precise oversight of the vessel’s hull condition and overall propulsion performance.
While Kambara Kisen has already embraced a maritime data platform to optimize its voyage operations, achieving an accurate assessment of vessel performance has been a persistent challenge due to the variable influence of external elements such as wind and waves. The FALCONs system effectively overcomes this hurdle by employing a proprietary propulsion performance analysis methodology. This method meticulously isolates the specific impact of hull fouling, thereby empowering operators to pinpoint the most opportune moments for hull cleaning.
Prior to this implementation, MITSUI E&S conducted a comprehensive analysis of a full year’s worth of operational data from the *Proactive Earth*. This rigorous evaluation successfully validated the system’s capability to quantify performance degradation directly attributable to hull fouling. Such a precise measurement is particularly advantageous for container ships, which often operate with limited docking intervals, necessitating meticulous planning to maximize the benefits of even partial hull cleaning.
Looking ahead, Kambara Kisen plans to seamlessly integrate the valuable insights provided by FALCONs with data from underwater inspections and sophisticated AI-driven fouling analysis. This synergistic approach will enable further refinement of their hull cleaning strategies. Should this collaborative program demonstrate sustained and measurable improvements, Kambara Kisen intends to extend the application of FALCONs across its entire fleet.
MITSUI E&S emphasizes that the introduction of FALCONs underscores its strategic commitment to expanding its digital service offerings and actively supporting the maritime industry’s vital decarbonization efforts.