The American shipping company Liberty Maritime, based in Lake Success, NY has ordered the first Cylmate® System for America. The ship is a bulk carrier with 6 cylinders, appropriately named the "Eagle".
There are four new ships which will all get the ABB system if the first goes well. This is an interesting order in two ways: First, it is the first order from a US-based ship-owner and second, the Cylmate System is being installed at a traditional bulk vessel, this being in contrast to previous installations at large high-end container vessels. The M/V Liberty Eagle installation will be done retrofit in the US within a few months.
Liberty Maritime Corporation ("Liberty") was formed in 1988 to operate the five U.S. flag 64,000 DWT bulk carriers and one 90,000 DWT tanker owned by Liberty Shipping Group Limited Partnership ("LSG"). These vessels operate in the preference trades of the United States as well as the subsidized foreign commercial trades. Liberty has developed an international reputation as an outstanding vessel operator and manager. Its staff has diversified expertise in the operation of various types of vessels. Liberty provides quality full service marine management and operational services in an efficient and productive structure.
Liberty has successfully operated LSG’s U.S. flag bulk carrier fleet for the last 10 years. As a result of Liberty’s expertise and operational capability, the LSG bulk carriers have set a new standard for operational reliability and success in the preference trades.
Liberty maintains its fleet with extraordinary care in order to increase the engine safety. This is obvious in all aspects of the Liberty operation, from its outstanding record for dependability and on-time performance to its virtually unblemished insurance record for hull and machinery.
ABB's Cylmate System is a comprehensive system for continuous engine performance measurement and performance monitoring. With the Cylmate System Liberty Maritime will get the key knowledge for obtaining optimum and reliable engine performance as well as a reduction of fuel costs and a minimization of standstill time.