GTT’s Ascenz Marorka unit has won a contract to equip two LNG carriers with its smart shipping solution. The contracts were awarded by JOVO, a China-based LNG carrier operator.

The contracts cover exclusive LNG features developed through GTT’s unique expertise such as LNG cargo monitoring, boil-off gas management and heel optimisation. Furthermore, both vessels will be equipped with the latest version of weather routing solution and services.

GTT has launched a smart tool for LNG operators Photo: GTT

GTT has been awarded a contract to supply its smart shipping solution for two LNG carriers. 

Contract scope

The contract includes the deployment of sensors, automatic data collection systems and intelligent software to manage and optimise the energy and environmental performance of the vessel. Crew on board and personnel ashore will benefit from a comprehensive set of modules such as voyage management, LNG cargo optimisation, machinery optimisation, trim optimisation, fuel monitoring, CII (Carbon Intensity Index) monitoring, EU MRV (European Monitoring, Reporting, Verifying) and IMO DCS (International Maritime Organisation Data Collection System) reporting.

Anouar Kiassi, Vice-President Digital and Information of GTT, said that he was delighted to work hand in hand with a shipowner committed to operational and environmental excellence“We are honoured by the trust that JOVO places in us to support them on their journey towards digitalisation, operational optimisation and effective decarbonisation.”