How a Tech Duo Is Fueling Smarter, Greener Shipping

When Data Meets Density Meters, the High Seas Get a High-Tech Upgrade

The maritime industry’s push toward sustainability just got a turbocharged navigation system. Ascenz Marorka, the digital arm of France’s GTT Group, and Emerson Marine Solutions have joined forces to tackle one of shipping’s oldest problems: fuel inefficiency. Their collaboration merges Ascenz Marorka’s AI-driven fuel monitoring platform with Emerson’s precision Micro Motion Coriolis flow meters—a pairing that could slash costs and emissions for vessel operators.

“This isn’t just about hardware or software alone. It’s the first fully integrated solution that tells ship crews exactly how much fuel they’re burning, in real time, down to the gram,” says Anouar Kiassi, GTT’s VP of Digital and CEO of Ascenz Marorka.

The technology combo feeds live flow-rate and density data into cloud-based dashboards, allowing operators to spot inefficiencies mid-voyage. For an industry where fuel accounts for 60% of operational costs—and where opaque consumption data often leads to wasted resources—this transparency is revolutionary. Emerson’s Kim Rasmussen notes the broader implications: “Our Coriolis meters don’t just measure; they help rechart the course toward decarbonization.”

Decarbonization’s Data Backbone

Ascenz Marorka’s 2025 partnership with Piraeus Marine Services hints at the scalability of such tech integrations. By combining onboard data systems with LNG cargo tracking and AI-powered weather routing, the company is building what Kiassi calls “an ecosystem for emissions accountability.” The platform already covers the full spectrum: from CO2 reporting compliance to optimizing a ship’s trim to save 5-15% in fuel consumption.

“You can’t manage what you don’t measure,” Rasmussen emphasizes. “Suddenly, captains have a live fuel map—not just spreadsheets from last quarter.”

With the International Maritime Organization targeting a 40% carbon intensity reduction by 2030, these granular insights arrive at a critical moment. As one tanker operator testing the system noted, “It’s like swapping out a compass for GPS mid-ocean.” The question now is how quickly the industry will embrace this course correction.