Keeping down fuel consumption

The Lars Maersk (left) which
docked in Cape Town last
week is a beacon to the line’s
sustainability message.
To improve sustainability
and cost it averages speeds of
12-13 knots when at sea. This
results in consumption of about
45 to 50 metric tons of fuel
over 24 hours. If that speed
is increased to the maximum
high speed of 24 knots, the
fuel consumption rises to 180
metric tons.
Avoiding delays – which are
not always in the line’s hands –
is therefore critical for optimum
efficiency.