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SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING SHIP MANAGEMENT CORNERSTONES
OF SUCCESS DANISH SHIPPING company J. Lauritzen controls a fleet of approximately 150 vessels, both bulk and gas carriers. In subsidiary company Lauritzen Bulkers, external management services are applied, and as Head of Fleet Management, Claus Winter Graugaard has a clear view of what’s important when it comes to these kind of services. Claus Winter Graugaard TEXT SOFIA LUNDGREN & EMMA HOLMQVIST DEACON PHOTO JONAS TOBIN “WHEN CONSIDERING THE key qualities in ship and crew management services, the investment in the human element and continuous training of the crew are very important cornerstones to succeed, and at Lauritzen we expect a good partner to make sure the crew keep a satisfactory competence level. Another important quality is how the ship management supplier actually treats and takes care of the crew. Of course, the maintenance and operational costs of the vessels also need to be competitive; hence, the ability to drive quality performance at the right price is a real balancing act. AT LAURITZEN, CONCERN for the environment is crucial, since we have very strict environmental policies. We expect a ship management supplier to meet regulatory expectations in all areas, such as dealing with issues like sulphur regulation and ballast water. OURS IS AN INDUSTRY that is under pressure to change. The ship management supplier must be able to ensure that our vessels are compliant and always prepared to meet all regulations. Of course, a large part of a well-working partnership is making it possible for both partners to gain from the collaboration – it should bring more to the table, scale benefits and lead to development of the enterprise.” 14 OUR WAY SHIPPING Major advances in fuel efficiency have been achieved in recent years. Thinking sustainably? Wallenius Marine is one step ahead The robust new IMO sulphur regulations due to come into force in 2020 and the IMO strategy to mitigate climate change may seem daunting to some, but this is not a cause for concern at Wallenius Marine. W allenius Marine has made good progress in reducing sulphur emissions since the late 1990s and has advanced plans to reduce CO2 and even becoming emission-free. “We welcome the new regulations with open arms – change has to happen on a global scale in order to protect the environment and ensure sustainable shipping,” says Per Tunell, Vice President and COO of Wallenius Marine. When looking at solutions, Wallenius Marine is aiming at upstream solutions, i.e., tackling the problem at the source of pollution. Major advances in fuel efficiency have been achieved during the years. The new HERO vessel, m/v TITUS, which boasts an estimated 15% less fuel consumption comCHANGE HAS TO HAPPEN ON A GLOBAL SCALE IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT pared to the benchmark, represents a new era of car carriers. When it comes to reducing sulphur, Wallenius Marine strongly supports the transition to cleaner fuels and emission-free alternatives. Wallenius Marine has designed and contributed to the world’s first LNG-fuelled car carrier, built for UECC. Wallenius Marine is looking Per Tunell towards the future. “I believe we’ll see the advent of extensive electrification in short sea shipping, while going back to wind power will be the future for deep sea shipping,” says Tunell. PHOTO: CARSTEN LUNDAGER PHOTO: OSKAR OMNE