Aesen invests in digital tech to cut fuel

Aesen is investing in digital technology across its fleet of offshore support and crew transfer vessels to lower fuel consumption and reduce motion during sailings.

The Singapore-headquartered owner will integrate data and information streams from onboard sensors and cameras to generate insights into vessel performance and operations.

It has signed a framework agreement with Cetasol to deploy the iHelm decision-support platform on its 120-vessel fleet.

“The value lies in how iHelm integrates with our vessels and existing onboard systems,” said Aesen chief operations officer, Tan Wee How, in a LinkedIn post. “By combining operational data with inputs from sensors and onboard cameras, we gain deeper insight into vessel motion, performance and fuel use in real operating conditions.”

Aesen and Cetasol have agreed on a long-term collaboration to use digital tools to strengthen operational efficiency across the growing fleet.

“This level of integration strengthens decision-making on board and ashore, and supports safer, more-efficient operations across a diverse and demanding fleet,” said Mr Tan.