Maran Gas to roll out K-IMS to whole fleet

Most ships in the Maran Gas fleet already have K-IMS-ready hardware in place and by the end of 2021, KM’s K-IMS system will be installed on more than 20 LNG carriers of various propulsion types.

“Implementation of K-IMS will continue for existing and newbuild vessels until the entire fleet of 40 plus LNG carriers is upgraded,” said Andreas Spertos, executive vice president, technical director, Maran Gas Maritime.

“K-IMS will replace the existing limited capability data transfer system and will provide us with unlimited opportunities to develop and advance further our in-house fleet monitoring and analysis systems that support the safe, efficient and environmentally friendly operation of the fleet,” he added.

KM has secured more than 300 K-IMS contracts, with over 100 K-IMS agreements signed in the first half of 2021 alone and more in the pipeline.

“The majority of the LNG segment’s largest international ship owners and charterers are currently reaping the benefits of K-IMS, which is perhaps the most advanced, tailor-made vessel information management system in the world,” Bård Bjørløw, executive vice president, global sales and marketing, Kongsberg Maritime.

“It has already proved to be well suited to the LNG sector, and many more LNG shipowners are lining up to get involved,” he added.