We are also involved in investigating new propulsion concepts and alternative fuels in the industry’s aim at net zero emission operation. Here we use a combination of our ship and machinery system dynamic performance modelling, internal combustion modelling techniques to simulate emissions, fuel consumption and performance for the investigation of new/alternative propulsion concepts, alternative fuels and operational strategies.

In addition to developing these so called 'digital twins' we perform performance measurements of ship either as part of standard ship maneuvering trials or as part as the feasibility studies for which the digital models have been developed. These performance measurements include logging of power/torque output of drive lines through strain gauge measurements, torsional vibration measurements, noise and vibration measurements.