KR unveils new digital decarbonisation platforms

Developed in response to the industry need for operational strategies based on objective data, KR’s new platforms enable efficient and data-driven decision-making for sustainable fleet management.

“The shipping industry is facing the dual challenge of establishing practical emission-reduction strategies while improving operational efficiency under a changing regulatory environment,” said LEE Hyungchul, chairman & CEO of KR.

“PILOT and POWER embody KR’s accumulated expertise and data-driven analytical capabilities, providing shipowners intelligence that enables informed decisions and promotes the sustainable development of the maritime sector.”

Greater insight

As the EU’s greenhouse gas regulations, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime, are already in force, the delay in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) adoption of its Net-Zero Framework has heightened uncertainty over future global regulatory developments.

Platform for Insightful LOw-emission Transitions (PILOT) allows users to design and assess customized greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction scenarios using each vessel’s technical specifications and operational data.

The platform automatically calculates vessel-specific emissions and compliance costs based on actual emission data reported to the IMO and the EU.

It does this while evaluating the cost-effectiveness and reduction potential of introducing energy-saving devices (ESDs) and alternative fuels to recommend the most viable strategies. It also supports the establishment of mid to long-term plans by simulating possible future regulatory developments.

Meanwhile, Performance evaluation for Operational characteristics, Weather & aging Effect and fuel consumption Review (POWER), visualises ship performance and fuel efficiency by analysing data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS) along with weather and ocean condition information.

This helps ship operators easily understand their vessels’ current operational status and identify areas for improvement, enabling them to formulate optimal, data-driven voyage strategies.

KR-PILOT and KR-POWER are available through KR’s integrated digital service platform, KR-DAON.