Juergen Kudritzki, CEO of Marorka Iceland, and Dong Jianfu, President of Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI), recently (May, 2016) signed a cooperation agreement in Shanghai.
The agreement marks the opening of SMDERI and Marorka’s Energy Management Training Centre in Shanghai. The organizations will also work together to promote the application of energy management and operational performance solutions in the Chinese market, to further enhance ship efficiency and to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. These are essential objectives for improving the core competitiveness of China’s shipbuilding and shipping companies.
The opening ceremony took place on the 2 December 2016. It was attended by dignitaries including Iceland’s former president Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, Iceland’s Ambassador in China, Ragnar Baldursson and delegations from shipping companies.
‘’It is important to raise the awareness of crew on board and operators on shore so that we can align energy management measures and reap the full benefits from advanced on-board tools,’’ said Hou Li Ping, Deputy Managing Director of COSCO Shipping Lines.
The ability to train crews in mainland China is an enormous step towards significant environmental rewards and sizable financial gains for the Chinese shipping industry. Marorka is proud to be cooperating with SMDERI and looks forward to expanding its commercial footprint in China.
SMDERI in brief
Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI), founded in 1963, is under the direct jurisdiction of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC). It is engaged in R&D, manufacturing, technical service, turnkey project and domestic and foreign trade mainly for diesel engines and power plants. Its fields of expertise include diesel engines, gas engines, special engines, marine power system solutions, marine automation systems, transmission equipment, vibration and noise reduction systems, thermal energy equipment and installations.
Marorka in brief
Based in Reykjavik, Iceland, Marorka is a leading provider of data-driven energy management and operational performance solutions for the maritime industry. Its technological leadership is founded on systematic data collection, continuous online monitoring and in-depth data analysis. Marorka’s combined on-board/onshore systems have been installed on more than 600 vessels. They help vessel operators all over the world reduce fuel consumption and maximize energy efficiency.