GTT has won an order to equip an Anarctic expedition vessel with its smart shipping solutions.
GTT, through its subsidiary Marorka, has signed a contract with Antarctica21, a leading Antarctic fly and cruise expedition operator, to equip its modern expedition vessel Magellan Explorer with GTT Digital smart shipping solutions.
“We are delighted to be working with GTT. The deployment of this new technology on board Magellan Explorer will allow us to benchmark our energy consumption, thereby assisting us in reducing emissions,” saidJaime Vasquez, president, Antarctica21.
Contract scope
The contract includes the deployment of sensors, automatic data collection systems and intelligent software to manage and optimise the energy and environmental performance of the vessel.
GTT Digital platform will play a key role in Antarctica21’s plan to monitor the Carbon Intensity Index (CII), reduce its vessel’s emissions and comply with the overall EEXI regulation1.
“We are honoured by the trust that Antarctica21 places in us to accompany them on their journey towards digitalisation and effective decarbonisation,” saidAnouar Kiassi, vice-president of digital & information, GTT.
“As major milestones in emissions monitoring and reduction are upon us, we are delighted to work hand-in-hand with a shipowner committed to operational and environmental excellence.”
MrKiassi said that the extensive scope of this contract highlights the increasing demand for digital end-to-end solutions. Healso added that it underlines the increasing traction GTT Digital has been attaining in the highly demanding cruise segment, which is constantly searching for excellence.
