Environment - Solvang ASA

Since 2008, Solvang ASA has collected, systematised and analysed data for consumption of natural resources, sailed distances, cargoes carried, and other information. The tool for collection and analysis were developed in-house and fine-tuned in accordance with our experiences. The collection and measurement of operational data was started in preparation for ISO 14001 (environmental standard) certification, which was achieved in 2010.

We suspected the potential to preserve natural resources within our operations. After some months of collecting data, we were able to identify the extent to which our environmental footprint could be lessened, and start measures to reduce consumption. A systematic approach, the presentation of results and valuable contributions from our seafarers have made this project a success.

Below is our KPI matrix for environment. It displays consumption and emissions for 2008-2010, and goals for 2011.

	2008	2009	2010	Target 2011
Number of oil spills	0	0	0	0
Tot. fuel cons. HFO [t]	107,802	121,074	119,698	NA
Tot. fuel cons. MDO [t]	5,151	2,980	3,860
Total lube oil cons. [l]	898,838	836,453	790,377	NA

g fuel/ton cargo x nautical mile
12,600 cbm	9.3	9.1	8.56	8.6
17,000 cbm	8.1	8.1	7.46	7.6
60,000 cbm	3.3	3.0	3.19	3.0
75,000 cbm	2.9	2.7	2.77	2.7

kg fuel/nautical mile (Laden+Ballasted)
12,600 cbm	65	62.5	58	58
17,000 cbm	76.7	76	72.3	72
60,000 cbm	105	97	100.7	100
75,000 cbm	120	109	111.5	110

Tot. amount NO_X [t]	-	8,762	8,542	NA
Tot. amount SO_X [t]	-	6,483	6,077	NA
Tot. amount CO₂ [t]	-	395,885	394,310	NA

g NO_X/ton cargo x NM (fleet average)
12,600 cbm	0.830	0.790	0.740
17,000 cbm	0.656	0.652	0.608
60,000 cbm	0.219	0.202	0.212	0.200
75,000 cbm	0.200	0.186	0.193	0.180

SO_X/fuel [kg/ton]	-	53.5	51.05	NA
Av. sulphur cont.	-	2.61 %	2.47 %	2.45 %
Tot. sailed dist. [NM]	-	953,112	1,011,650	NA
Fuel (fleet av.) [kg/NM]	-	130.2	122.1	NA