Cleaner air in ports: US scrubber barge powered by SCHOTTEL
SCHOTTEL has received an order to supply rudder propellers for a barge with an exhaust aftertreatment system. It is operated by the US company Clean Air Engineering - Maritime, Inc. (CAE-M) based in San Pedro, California. The system is referred to as the Marine Exhaust Treatment System (METS-3) and was designed by Fassmer Techincal Projects. The ship is under construction at the US shipyard Greenbrier Companies, Inc. in Portland. In addition, other METS systems are operated in several other California ports. The 26 meter long and 13 meter wide barge will be operated by CAE-M to capture and treat exhaust gases from ships in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California.
Nicholas Tonsich, President of Clean Air Engineering - Maritime, Inc.: “The development of innovative technologies that help reduce emissions in ports to an absolute minimum is more important than ever. The latest METS-3 from Clean Air Engineering - Maritime will enable just that. We are pleased to have an experienced partner at our side in SCHOTTEL and that the company is involved in this flagship project.”
Tim Klaybor, Managing Director Fassmer USA: “A number of factors had to be considered when developing this next-generation CAE-M METS-3, which is why we were looking for a reliable partner to work with. SCHOTTEL and Fassmer have a long relationship. We have had positive experiences with the company in terms of both the reliability of the products and the competent service.”
Scope of supply from SCHOTTEL
The ship's main propulsion system consists of two electrically powered SCHOTTEL RudderPropellers type SRP 150 (400 kW each) with a propeller diameter of 1.2 metres. The SRPs are operated with biodegradable oils (EAL). The scope of supply includes the complete electrical package, which includes electric motors, frequency converters and a portable operator's stand for the SCHOTTEL MasterStick.
A single control lever for up to six drive units
The SCHOTTEL MasterStick is a joystick system that can be used to control up to six drives simultaneously. The thrust and alignment of the drives are computer-controlled and coordinated in such a way that all translational and rotational ship movements required for maneuvering are carried out optimally. The movement of the scrubber barge can thus be controlled intuitively and conveniently in the individual spatial directions or in combination.
About Clean Air Engineering - Maritime, Inc.
Founded in 2010, Clean Air Engineering - Maritime designs and operates systems to remove diesel emissions from the auxiliary engines and boilers of oceangoing vessels while at berth or at anchor. Based at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, CAE-M works closely with many of the leading companies in the shipping industry. The declared goal is to support ports worldwide in controlling and reducing emissions.