Ascenz Marorka, a subsidiary of French LNG containment specialist GTT, has signed a contract with Brunei Gas Carriers to provide its Amadi vessel with a comprehensive range of digital maritime services designed for LNG carriers (LNGCs).
Encompassing the full spectrum of Ascenz Marorka’s ‘Smart Shipping’ solution, the contract is said to include on-board data collection, regulatory reporting, performance management services, LNG cargo and operation optimization and weather routing.
According to GTT, this digital solution, which will be installed on the vessel by the end of 2023, provides multiple advantages, in terms of cost savings, operational efficiency and environmental impact, including:
Commenting on the deal, Anouar Kiassi, Managing Director of Ascenz Marorka, stated: “I take great pride in the trust that Brunei Gas Carriers has placed in us for this first ship. Our comprehensive suite of innovative digital solutions is set to transform maritime operations, ensuring a more efficient and environmentally conscious future for the sector.”
To remind, Ascenz Marorka’s ‘Smart Shipping’ solution will also be used on CMA CGM LNG-powered ships, GasLog’s entire LNG carrier fleet and others.