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Latest generation software systems
MSC has also extensively invested in a state-of-the-art automatic data
acquisition and monitoring system to better evaluate the optimisation
of energy consumption of its fleet. An analytical software tool has been
developed internally for the management of propulsion and hull efficiency,
trim optimisation, voyage and fuel management, refrigeration efficiency,
and overall energy management. This system is helping to ensure
optimised fuel consumption and minimised air emissions of MSC’s
vessels during each voyage.

114 MSC-owned
Ballast water vessels are already
Optimum ballast water management reduces GHG emissions during the
voyage, whether by means of minimum ballast or adjusting ballast to fitted with this
maintain a certain trim of the vessel for reducing fuel consumption. Tanks ballast water
within the hull of a container ship are filled with water to manage the
trim and stability of the vessel during its voyage for safety and efficiency treatment system
reasons. This ballast water is transported over great distances. It can some- and the remaining
times be released far away from where the water was originally collected.
The consequence is the possibility to release invasive marine species in vessels are planned
foreign waters, which can negatively alter the natural habitat of other native to be fitted by
marine species. Proper ballast water management can also minimise
the risks of transmission of communicable diseases to communities. the end of next year.
To counter these potential risks to the environment and populations,
MSC has worked with its ship builders, classification societies, design
firms and other stakeholders to ensure that the new building ships’
designs allow carriage of minimum ballast. MSC has also partnered with
the International Finance Corporation to install ballast water treatment
systems onboard its vessels. It shows MSC’s commitment to position
itself ahead of regulatory requirements entering into force in September
2017 and being phased in over the next seven years. Currently, 114 MSC-
owned vessels are already fitted with this ballast water treatment system
and the remaining vessels are planned to be fitted by the end of next year.

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