- MAN PrimeServ and Latsco Marine Management (LMM) collaborate to develop new digital tools for engine optimization.
- The partnership aims to enhance engine performance and reliability while contributing to operational efficiency and sustainability.
- The agreement focuses on data sharing, testing new technologies, and improving customer-centric solutions.
MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales division of MAN Energy Solutions, has partnered with Latsco Marine Management Inc. (LMM). This enhanced engine optimization for LMM’s fleet, including product carriers, crude carriers, and gas carriers. MAN Digital Denmark initiated this cooperation as a part of a broader series of customer-focused partnerships, reports MAN.
Focus on Data Sharing and Engine Performance
The agreement focuses on exchanging data and knowledge, particularly related to the daily operation of engines, engine performance, and maintenance.
A key goal is to ensure reliable engine performance aboard LMM vessels. Regular meetings over 24 months will drive the collaboration to enhance fleet operation efficiency.
Development of Digital Tools
The cooperation will cover the development and testing of various digital products, including software, algorithms, and APIs. These innovations will target optimizing engine performance and improving vessel operations through advanced digital solutions.
Antonios Georgantzis, COO at Latsco Marine Management, representing LMM signed the contract. From MAN Energy Solutions, Stig Holm, Head of Marine and Power Digital Denmark, and Michael Petersen, Senior Vice President and Head of PrimeServ Denmark, formalized the agreement.
Georgantzis said, “We are delighted to enter into this partnership with MAN PrimeServ, which aligns with Latsco’s strong engagement to advancing maritime technology and operational excellence. By collaborating with an industry leader like MAN, we are strengthening our strategy to enhance the safety, reliability, and overall efficiency of our fleet operations. This agreement underscores our dedication to utilizing cutting-edge, data-driven solutions. This not only optimizes vessel performance but also contributes to sustainability and long-term value for our stakeholders. We do share the same excitement and awaiting to take advantage of the innovative outcomes that this collaboration will yield.”
Latsco’s Perspective on the Partnership
Iasonas Zacharioudakis, Latsco’s Operational Technology & Energy Management Manager, said, “The integration of MAN PrimeServ’s knowledge with our operational expertise represents a significant step forward in further enhancing maintenance and operational optimization for Latsco. This progress will be driven by the direct and dynamic exchange of data and knowledge, going beyond established norms and setting us at the forefront of testing new, innovative, and promising digital tools.”
Benefits for MAN PrimeServ
Michael Petersen said, “This agreement will grant us access to invaluable intelligence from an important industry player and provide substantial expertise on the daily strategic operation of a diverse fleet. Obtaining access to such an innovative fleet will prove to be beneficial to us in the development and testing of new products, especially in terms of the operational feedback that will be received from both crew as well as technical shore staff.”
Optimizing Customer-Centric Solutions
Stig Holm said, “By concentrating on partnerships and collaborations with companies like LMM, we can fully optimize our customer-centric approach. We look forward to the results that this alliance will produce to develop new digital tools for the benefit of LMM’s fleet and, ultimately, the fleets of our entire customer base.”
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