ECOSHIP Project Milestones Timeline
The project team is tasked with reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across the 10 major vessels of the CalMac fleet whilst maintaining lifeline service timetable requirements.
;xSTx;p style="color: green; font-weight: bolder;";xETx;ECOSHIP project shortlisted in the Excellence in Innovation and Technology Category at the 2016 Scottish Transport Awards.;xSTx;/p;xETx;;xNLx;;xNLx;;xSTx;a href="https://g3associates.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/ecoship-excellence-in-technology-and-innovation.pdf";xETx;- View submission document;xSTx;/a;xETx;;xNLx;;xNLx;;xSTx;p style="color: red; font-weight: bolder;";xETx;A dh'ionnsaigh Gliocas, Gormadh agus Slàinte na h-Alba;xSTx;/p;xETx;;xNLx;;xNLx;CalMac Ferries Ltd is a multi-award winning business serving some of the most beautiful parts of Scotland with over 30 ferries providing lifeline services to the islands and peninsulas on Scotland’s west coast. ;xNLx;;xNLx;As such we are fully committed to achieving a high level of environmental protection and minimising the ecologically negative impact of our activities. We are particularly committed to contributing to the protection of the ecology of the sea from the harmful effects of pollution and waste. ;xNLx;;xNLx;The best way to protect the environment is to ensure the efficient operation of our vessels. Any operation that may lead to pollution should be identified and thoroughly planned as efficiently as possible;xNLx; ;xNLx;The greatest opportunity to reduce the environmental burden and cost due to CalMac’s operations is to reduce fuel consumption. ;xNLx;;xNLx;To achieve this aim the company is implementing the ECOSHIP Project.The project team is tasked with reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across the 10 major vessels of the CalMac fleet whilst maintaining lifeline service timetable requirements. ;xSTx;p style="color: green; font-weight: bolder;";xETx;John Gray;xSTx;/p;xETx;;xNLx;;xNLx;;xSTx;p style="color: green; font-weight: bolder;";xETx;Project Manager;xSTx;/p;xETx;;xNLx;
2014-07-14 04:50:47
The Project Brief
The aim of the ECOSHIP project is to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 2% across the 10 major vessels of the CalMac Fleet
2014-07-15 00:09:47
MV Clansman: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the team to familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and to check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-04 04:50:47
MV Bute: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the team to familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-06 00:09:47
MV Isle of Arran: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the team to familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-06 21:16:20
MV Finlaggan: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the team to familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-07 09:00:20
MV Hebridean Isles: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the to team familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-12 21:16:20
MV Argyle: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the team to familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-14 00:09:47
MV Coruisk: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the to team familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-16 00:15:47
MV Lochnevis: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the to team familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-18 00:09:47
MV Clansman: Factors influencing Fuel Efficiency
Designed specifically for the Oban – Castlebay / Lochboisdale and Oban – Coll / Tiree services. At 99m in length, she is the largest vessel that can safely navigate the numerous channels on her routes
2014-08-21 10:48:17
MV Caledonian Isles: Factors Influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Caledonian Isles serves the Isle of Arran on the Ardrossan to Brodick route. As it is one of CalMac's busiest routes, Caledonian Isles has the largest passenger capacity in the fleet, and can carry up to 1000 passengers and 110 cars, with a crossing time of 55 minutes. She is used extensively by day-trippers to the Isle of Arran during the summer.
2014-08-21 10:48:17
MV Isle of Arran: Factors Influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Isle of Arran is a drive-through ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated on the west coast of Scotland by Caledonian MacBrayne. Built in 1983, she served on the Arran service for ten years before being moved to Kennacraig. She returned to her original route in 2012, supplementing MV Caledonian Isles in summer and becoming a relief vessel in winter. In 2013, she started a new pilot route from Ardrossan to Campbeltown, which became a permanent fixture in 2015.
2014-08-21 10:48:47
MV Caledonian Isles: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the team to familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-08-25 09:09:47
MV Lord of the Isles: Factors influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Lord of the Isles is one of the larger Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited ferries, run by Caledonian MacBrayne and largely operating from Mallaig on the west of Scotland. Built in Port Glasgow, she is the most-travelled vessel in the CalMac fleet.
2014-08-26 10:48:47
MV Isle of Mull: Factors influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Isle of Mull has operated the crossing between Oban and Craignure on the Isle of Mull since 1988. She completes the sailing in 45 minutes on a good day, although the short turnaround and poor manoeuvrability in even light winds lead to frequent delays and increasing cancellations
2014-08-28 00:09:47
MV Hebrides: Engine Room Survey
MV Hebrides is normally found sailing from Uig on Skye to Tarbert and Lochmaddy, and rarely sailed anywhere else in her early service life.
2014-08-28 10:48:17
MV Hebrides: Factors Influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Hebrides is normally found sailing from Uig on Skye to Tarbert and Lochmaddy, and rarely sailed anywhere else in her early service life.
2014-09-02 10:48:17
MV Isle of Lewis: Factors Influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Isle of Lewis spent the majority of her career operating between Ullapool and Stornoway and until April 2015, had hardly sailed on any other route. She endured some treacherous seas crossing The Minch, some of the most exposed waters around the British Isles. Tidal constraints from her 4.2 metre draught make her unsuitable for full-time use on other routes. Her ramps not being suitable for many of the linkspans around the CalMac network further reduces her versatility.
2014-09-03 23:39:32
MV Isle of Mull: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the to team familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-09-10 10:48:17
MV Caledonian Isles: Factors Influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Caledonian Isles serves the Isle of Arran on the Ardrossan to Brodick route. As it is one of CalMac's busiest routes, Caledonian Isles has the largest passenger capacity in the fleet, and can carry up to 1000 passengers and 110 cars, with a crossing time of 55 minutes. She is used extensively by day-trippers to the Isle of Arran during the summer.
2014-09-10 10:48:17
MV Isle of Arran: Factors Influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Isle of Arran is a drive-through ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated on the west coast of Scotland by Caledonian MacBrayne. Built in 1983, she served on the Arran service for ten years before being moved to Kennacraig. She returned to her original route in 2012, supplementing MV Caledonian Isles in summer and becoming a relief vessel in winter. In 2013, she started a new pilot route from Ardrossan to Campbeltown, which became a permanent fixture in 2015.
2014-09-12 10:39:32
MV Isle of Lewis: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the to team familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-09-12 23:39:32
MV Finlaggan: Factors influencing Fuel Efficiency
MV Finlaggan has taken up the Kennacraig – Islay route, releasing MV Isle of Arran. During the winter months, she often relieves on the Uig Triangle
2014-09-24 23:39:32
MV Lord of the Isles: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the to team familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-09-26 23:39:32
MV Clansman: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the team to familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-11-11 09:00:22
SFMS: Issue Tender
Ship Fuel Monitoring System (SFMS)
2014-11-25 23:39:32
MV Loch Seaforth: Engine Room Survey
The purpose of the visit was for the team to familiarize themselves with the vessel, to discuss the project with the Ships Master and Chief Engineer, survey and take photographs of the fuel system with regard to fitting the fuel flow meters, survey and take photographs of the shafting system with regard to fitting the torsion meters and check the ships electrical supply.
2014-12-18 09:00:22
MV Clansman: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2014-12-22 10:00:00
MV Argyle: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-05 10:00:00
MV Bute: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-05 13:00:10
SFMS: Tender return
Ship Fuel Monitoring System (SFMS)
2015-01-07 10:00:00
MV Caledonian Isles: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-09 13:00:10
MV Finlaggan: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-12 10:00:00
MV Hebridean Isles: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-14 10:00:00
MV Hebrides: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-16 10:00:00
MV Isle of Arran: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-19 10:00:00
MV Isle of Lewis: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-21 10:00:00
MV lochnevis: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-23 10:00:00
MV Lord of the Isles: SEEMP Analysis Report
The purpose of this report is to establish baseline vessel voyage fuel consumption figures.
2015-01-30 09:00:30
SFMS: Marorka Presentation
Beacon Arts Centre
2015-01-30 13:00:30
SFMS: Telemar Presentation
Beacon Arts Centre
2015-02-05 09:00:15
SFMS: ABB Presentation
Beacon Arts Centre
2015-02-05 13:00:15
SFMS: Roystons Presentation
Beacon Arts Centre
2015-03-16 14:00:15
Tender Clarification Meeting: Fuel Data Security
The purpose of this meeting is to clarify from Royston fuel data security, transmission and storage.
2015-03-20 16:38:54
Presentation: Transport Scotland
We are going to reduce annual fuel consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by a minimum of 2% across the CalMac fleet.
2015-03-23 13:42:00
Tender Clarification Response: Vessel Survey Plan
The purpose of this tender clarification is for the Project Team to understand how Royston propose to carry out the survey of the 10 major vessels. The ‘Survey Plan’ is a draft schedule of how we propose to carry out the surveys.
2015-03-31 00:00:00
SFMS: Tender evaluation end
Ship Fuel Monitoring System (SFMS)
2015-04-01 00:00:00
SFMS: Start standstill period & Notify Tenderers
Ship Fuel Monitoring System (SFMS)
2015-04-13 00:00:45
SFMS: Standstill period end
Ship Fuel Monitoring System (SFMS)
2015-04-13 16:40:00
MV Caledonian Isles: Enginei Survey
The survey is to identify the locations for main engine fuel meters, supply and return for both engines, a small data logger within ER and cable routes from ER to bridge for a single CAT5 cable. This will allow Royston to fabricate piping, order cable etc for actual installation which is intended to be done over about a 4 day period in June/July.