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Performance management specialist Opsealog’s new study details a series of recommendations that can help operators secure immediate gains in fuel efficiency and reduce the carbon impact of their offshore activities.

The report draws on case studies over eight years taken from across the world’s offshore markets, combining data integration with expertise. Ultimately, the study shows how having detailed digital monitoring helps fleets improve efficiency, reduce operational costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
Among the companies surveyed were ADNOC Logistics & Services which achieved a 12% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions, and Brunei Shell Petroleum which delivered a 10% gain in fuel efficiency, using the approach laid out. Last year, Brunei Shell rolled out Opsealog’s digital reporting tools fleet optimisation tools across its fleet following a successful trial.

The report lands as the offshore sector faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, from regulators as well as industry stakeholders, while market and finance challenges are leading owners to reconsider their fleet composition and location. 

Opsealog Managing Director Arnaud Dianoux said “This new report shows that good data management is not just a ‘nice to have’, but a necessity for the offshore sector. It will be essential to enable companies to remain competitive, especially at a time when regulatory and market forces are driving the industry to slash greenhouse gas emissions and extend the lifetime of vessels.”

“There is a fortunate correlation between fuel efficiency and GHG emissions reductions, which allows charterers’ commercial ambitions to align with wider environmental concerns. Therefore, it is a highly practical, common-sense approach to make better use of the data assets that in many cases already exist, in order to improve operational performance. This also helps companies prepare for the regulation ahead and enables them to progress with confidence.”

The white paper sets out five practical steps that OSV operators can take to make their fleets more fuel efficient:

1. Mapping their existing data environment to identify any limitations and assess what improvements can be achieved with the data already available.
2. Understanding the data analysis process and the importance of human oversight.
3. Identifying clear goals for greater efficiency, with specific KPIs to measure progress. 
4. Ensuring that the deployment of digital solutions is a collaborative process, as getting the digital transition right is as much about organisational and cultural changes as it is about technology.
5. Managing ongoing change, as regulation and data processes continue to evolve throughout the energy transition.

Opsealog is also part of the Green Marine alliance. More than 60 shipowners and vessel operators have access to the company’ digital services to monitor and manage their environmental performance.