Bergen Engines, a global leader in medium-speed engine manufacturing for marine and industrial applications, has announced a strategic partnership with ioCurrents, a pioneer in maritime data analytics. This collaboration aims to enhance vessel performance optimization by integrating ioCurrents’ innovative MarineInsight™ platform with Bergen Engines’ power solutions for new builds, repowers, and overhauls. The partnership emphasizes the use of real-time data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, sustainability, and smarter fleet management.
The collaboration merges the expertise of both companies, leveraging Bergen Engines’ reputation for delivering high-performance engines with ioCurrents’ state-of-the-art data analytics capabilities. Together, they provide a comprehensive solution that helps vessel owners optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve environmental goals, such as lowering fuel consumption and emissions.
Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Sustainability
“This partnership with ioCurrents marks an important step forward for Bergen Engines as we continue to provide cutting-edge solutions to our customers,” said Kjell Harloff, Head of Sales – Marine at Bergen Engines. “MarineInsight™’s ability to deliver actionable insights in real time will complement our power solutions, ensuring optimized performance which can reduce fuel consumption, cost, and emissions. We are excited to bring this technology to our global customer base.”
The MarineInsight™ platform utilizes advanced AI and machine learning to offer predictive analytics, fuel optimization strategies, and proactive maintenance solutions. By analyzing real-time data, the system enables operators to reduce fuel consumption by 3-20%, enhance fuel efficiency, and proactively address maintenance needs, ultimately avoiding costly downtime. Additionally, MarineInsight™ is compatible with most sensor-equipped machinery, eliminating the need for expensive additional hardware in most cases.
Key Features of MarineInsight™:
- Fuel Optimization: Provides actionable insights to optimize fuel efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve emissions goals without the need for expensive flow meters.
- Live Fuel Monitoring: Offers real-time tracking of fuel burns and flow, empowering crews to make proactive adjustments to operations for optimal performance on each voyage.
- Emission Reduction: Supports vessel operators in meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets by delivering measurable fuel savings and reducing emissions, helping to meet sustainability goals for 2025 and beyond.
- Failure Prediction: Uses patented AI-powered anomaly detection to predict system issues before they cause failures, ensuring reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Optimized Resource Allocation: Prioritizes maintenance tasks based on real-time asset behavior, optimizing the use of time, labor, and spare parts to reduce downtime and operational costs.
Global Impact and Future Sustainability
“We’re proud to partner with Bergen Engines, a company known for its excellence in engineering and commitment to innovation,” said Will Roberts, CEO of ioCurrents. “This partnership allows us to extend MarineInsight™’s reach across the globe, providing vessel owners and operators with a comprehensive, technology-driven solution. Together, we’re helping the maritime industry achieve greater efficiency and sustainability.”
The integration of ioCurrents’ MarineInsight™ platform with Bergen Engines’ high-performance engines promises to provide vessel operators worldwide with a holistic, technology-driven approach to managing maritime operations. This partnership is a significant step toward the industry’s future, where smarter fleet management and sustainability are central to operational success.
For more information about the MarineInsight™ platform, visit ioCurrents.
About ioCurrents
ioCurrents, based in Seattle, is a leader in maritime data analytics. The company specializes in advanced solutions for fleet optimization, operational efficiency, and sustainability. By utilizing automation and AI, ioCurrents is revolutionizing the way the maritime industry manages its operations to enhance performance and reduce environmental impact.
About Bergen Engines
Bergen Engines manufactures medium-speed liquid and gas-fueled engines and generator sets for various land-based, commercial marine, and naval applications. With a legacy dating back to 1855, Bergen Engines has built over 7,500 engines, many of which remain operational today. Formerly Rolls-Royce Bergen Engines, the company became part of Langley Holdings plc in December 2021.
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