Penguin International has ordered 16 Royston Diesel Power enginei electronic fuel management systems (EFMS) for a range of maritime security and multirole crew vessels.
The systems will be fitted to several Flex Fighter high-speed armoured security vessels, destined to take part in anti-piracy operations offshore Nigeria, and Flex-42x multirole crew boats that will take part in Penguin’s own chartering operations in Southeast Asia.
Specified to accurately monitor engine fuel consumption, the enginei sensor technology will be tracked against GPS data, voyage details and operational mode. The units include Corolis metres for the main engines and generator and will collect and process data before relaying it to touchscreen monitors mounted on the bridge and in the engineroom, allowing for accurate monitoring of fuel consumption.
The 40 m Flex Fighter can carry up to 12 security personnel and 23 passengers and is capable of operating at up to 28 knots. The 42 m Flex-42X has capacity for 80 passengers and can run at 30 knots. Both vessels are powered by three Caterpillar C32 engines apiece.
Royston regional sales manager Sean O’Neill said “We are seeing a lot of interest in our technology from global builders and operators who want to achieve measurable operational and cost savings for their vessels.”
The systems are being supplied by Royston’s regional distributor CAN Traders and Service, which is also overseeing the commissioning of the systems while Penguin’s own engineers carry out installation.
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