Elomatic Elogrid powers research ship

The METEOR IV is currently under construction by MEYER FASSMER Spezialschiffbau, a joint venture between FASSMER and the MEYER Group.

“Our collaboration with MEYER FASSMER Spezialschiffbau marks a significant step forward in the development of the Elogrid solution,” said Jari Yli-Tolppa, vice president, Shipowner Services at Elomatic.

“The METEOR IV project is a prime example of how the Elogrid solution can be incorporated into the initial design phase of a vessel, establishing a blueprint for future new build projects, to support ship owners that are looking to improve their vessel’s performance, increase efficiencies, as well as reduce their carbon footprint.”

Commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the 125-metre vessel is designed to support global research projects, with a key focus on climate and environmental studies in the Atlantic Ocean.

This project marks the first time Elomatic’s Elogrid has been integrated during the newbuild phase, following previous applications on retrofit projects.

The main objective for METEOR IV was to enhance dynamic positioning capabilities while reducing fuel consumption. The Elogrid technology reportedly improves side thrust efficiency by 5–8%, while also delivering fuel savings of up to 4% under normal conditions.

“Our collaboration with Elomatic allows us to meet the specific performance requirements for the METEOR IV’s dynamic positioning capability,” said Jan Oskar Henkel, managing director at FASSMER.

“The Elogrid technology enhances the vessel’s performance while contributing to efficient operations.”

The METEOR IV is scheduled to begin operations in 2026.