Maritime

Measuring emissions from ships to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

Emissions monitoring in the maritime industry

Ships contribute significantly to global air pollution. We help monitor their compliance with environmental regulations.

As pioneers in the field of maritime emissions monitoring, Explicit enables authorities to monitor compliance with MARPOL Annex VI regulations using airborne surveillance of individual ship emissions. The solution allows for effective enforcement of key environmental regulations at sea.

How we monitor maritime emissions

Explicit’s Mini Sniffer System can be used on both manned an unmanned aircraft and in multiple locations to conduct airborne surveillance of maritime emissions.

What we monitor

Sulphur

Based on the SO₂/CO₂ ratio in the exhaust gas, the system can determine the sulphur content (% m/m) in the fuel being burned using emission factors prescribed by Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).

NOx emissions

Based on the NO_x/CO₂ ratio in the exhaust gas and other parameters the system is able to identify possible NO_x outliers under IMO’s NO_x Technical Code Tier I-III.

Methane slip

Using high-sensitive laser spectrometry, Explicit is also able to detect possible methane leakage issues from LNG vessels during at-sea operations.

From exhaust gas to emissions result

Combining sensors, software and lab services in one integrated solution, Explicit provides a full service option for monitoring individual ship emissions compliance.

Smart flight

Software tools to guide the pilots in navigating the plume using sensor, weather and AIS data to obtain the best possible sampling position.

Mini sniffers

Pre-calibrated, easy to replace, units comprising SO₂, CO₂, NO, NO_x, temperature and humidity sensors. Calibrations according to ISO standard 6145-1.

Emissions lab

Advanced cloud-based central emissions analysis, quality control and data storage services. Access to emissions expert support.

Reporting

Online reporting with detailed emissions reports on all vessels, maps, and statistics tools for compliance analytics across datasets.

Researching methane emissions from ships in the FUMES project

In the Fugitive and Unburned Methane Emissions from Ships (FUMES) project, Explicit collaborates with the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), to collect the most comprehensive dataset of real-world methane emissions from LNG-fueled ships to date.

Looking for a solution to measure emissions in the maritime industry?

Our emissions monitoring technologies and expertise are provided as adaptable service solutions, fitted to the task and the needs of the client.