Investigation Slow Steaming for Container Ships Using Speed and Power Estimation in Indonesian Water

Abstract

Indonesia, which is an archipelagic country, really needs sea transportation as a necessity for efficient delivery of materials. Delivery of goods is carried out using container ships as the main means. The impact of this shipping is mainly an increase in fuel consumption which causes pollution and a decrease in profits for ship owners. The practice of using slow steaming is widely used in maritime transportation. This research will provide a summary of the use of slow steaming to obtain fuel efficiency and benefits in ship operations. A case study was carried out on the Surabaya - Jakarta - Kabil Indonesia shipping route. Calculation of the effect of fuel uses speed parameters to provide a good economic effect and on the environment. The use of this method also shows the potential for cost savings with optimal ship speed which can reduce fuel consumption. Several variables determined during container ship operations will be used to determine speed optimization using the Slow Steaming method. The results of this case study can be used as a reference in determining the economic and environmental benefits of implementing slow steaming, as well as being a method for energy-saving device initiatives.