Type approval for emissions monitoring system

ARCTOS-1 monitors carbon dioxide, methane and sulphur dioxide exhaust levels using a dedicated sensor attached to a vessel’s exhaust stack.

Real-time data enables ship owners and operators to monitor emissions remotely and be confident that a vessel has successfully switched fuels and lowered sulphur dioxide emissions before entering control areas. Inspecting agencies can also access time-stamped and geo-located data to demonstrate compliance.

“Accurate verifiable emissions monitoring and data reporting remains a huge challenge for the shipping industry,” said Michael Kougellis, chief executive at SeaARCTOS.

“ARCTOS-1 is the only solution that can reliably collect and transit emissions data to the stakeholders that need it, enabling owners to increase transparency, demonstrate compliance and improve efficiency of vessel inspections.”

SeaARCTOS reports it has recently completed more than 20,000 hours of real-world testing of the unit, gathering data from fleets including those of Interlink Maritime and Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement.

The technology is said to be easily installed and operates without needing the vessel’s power and satellite communications systems, instead generating its own electrical power from exhaust heat recovery.

Andy McKeran, chief commercial officer, Lloyd’s Register, called ARCTOS-1 a ‘pioneering self-reliant emissions monitoring system’.

“Sea Arctos’ technology will provide stakeholders with vital data and analysis of their exhaust emissions, helping ship owners and operators to increase their efficiency whilst shaping their sustainability strategies in line with industry mandated regulations,” he said.