Installation and Performance
SAGA SHIPHOLDING SAGA FUTURE
55,000 DWT GENERAL CARGO VESSEL
MMALS Installation and Commissioning:
Working with partner Aitken Marine International with only three months engineering lead time we completed; final design, drawing approval, fabrication and delivery for the DNV Classed installation. Completed over 12 days of a normal vessel Dry Docking, the system worked as designed, from the moment it was switched on. Note: The first time the system was switched on, and the first data collection was all by the crew – Minke was not on board (long story).
This installation was completed with only two small low-profile hull penetrations for air release, keeping the installation burden and cost to a minimum, causing minimal impact to the vessel and system OFF sailing performance.
12 Days – Two Hull Penetrations
Switch ON – Fuel Savings – Emissions Reduction
Low Project Cost – Short Term ROI:
The complete project; 3D Scan, to Commissioning and Performance Verification:
Cost – Less Than $500,000 – The Best ROI
MMALS Fuel Saving Performance:
Performance has been measured as a function of; Fuel Flow – Total and Main Engine, Speed Through the Water and Torque, critically, with the ME at constant RPM. Data has been collected at different times by the crew and Minke Marine. Performance assessment is based on the practice of short-term System ON / System OFF cycling, as described in DNV’s March 2025 Recommended Practices for ALS Performance Verification.
The Saga Future is using a low-capacity MMALS – two outlets and lower air volume, additionally the vessel is consistently slow steaming; <40% engine load. These factors notwithstanding, ON/OFF performance of the MMALS is exceptional and consistent across sailing states – smooth to rough, ballast 6m draft to fully laden 13m. The ON/OFF performance is clearly shown in the graphs below.
Low Capacity – Slow Steaming – 7 Months of Data
Gross 7% – Net 4% Increased Fuel Efficiency
Clear – Impressive – High Value Vessel Decarbonization
Performance and value of the MMALS is exceptional amongst marine energy saving devices. Let us introduce this elegant, robust and affordable decarbonization system to you.
For More Information Contact: gbbcandy@minkemarine.com
