Fuel savings at sea don’t come from one hardware upgrade or a single operational tweak. Sustainable vessel fuel optimization requires a whole-system approach where propulsion components, system configuration, daily operation, and lifecycle reliability reinforce each other. When any one area is optimised in isolation, the result is often sub-optimisation elsewhere and fuel efficiency gains fade quickly.
DynamicDrive addresses the operational layer directly. Traditional operation requires a fixed safety margin to cover worst-case conditions. DynamicDrive uses this margin dynamically, allowing more efficient operation whenever conditions permit, without increasing engine load risk. As an automatic and adaptive control function, it keeps propeller pitch and engine speed continuously aligned with real operating conditions, helping operators achieve lower fuel burn without increasing workload on board.
Conventional combinator curves and manual tuning are inherently static and must be designed to cover all operating modes and conditions. As a result, pitch and engine speed cannot be precisely matched to the actual thrust demand and fuel efficiency target at every operating point. Sea state, weather, hull growth, shaft alternator loads, and route demands change constantly during a voyage. DynamicDrive adapts to these shifts automatically, optimizing the combination of propeller pitch and engine speed to maintain the best efficiency window at all times.
Operators can define the priority that matters most. Target thrust, speed, or fuel consumption. Individually or in combination. DynamicDrive then performs real time fuel optimization to meet those priorities while maintaining stable vessel performance. That makes vessel fuel optimization practical in day-to-day operations, not just in ideal conditions.
DynamicDrive enables fuel efficiency solutions by combining operator intent with adaptive automation. Core capabilities include:
Input-based optimisation using target power, max speed, or max allowed fuel consumption
Automatic adaptation to weather, sea state, draft, hull condition, and shaft alternator load
Fuel reduction while maintaining schedule reliability
No requirement for an additional torque meter
DynamicDrive is applied across controllable pitch propeller (CPP) vessels including cargo ships, ferries, fishing vessels, and other operational profiles where efficiency and reliability must coexist. In cargo operations, it supports arrival windows with lower fuel burn. Ferries benefit from consistent schedule performance and reduced consumption even during rough weather.
For operators seeking low fuel consumption vessels, DynamicDrive provides an automatic path toward fuel-efficient vessels, even under changing operating conditions.
Achieving lasting fuel saving requires more than optimising a single component. Fuel efficiency is built across four connected layers that must work together:
DynamicDrive targets the operational layer directly by keeping propulsion continuously in its optimal window as conditions change. This is what makes vessel fuel optimization consistent in real operation and sustainable over the full vessel lifecycle.
DynamicDrive keeps propulsion continuously tuned to real operating conditions, reducing fuel burn while maintaining reliability and schedule performance. For CPP vessels in newbuild or retrofit planning, the system can be configured to match your operating profile and efficiency priorities.
Contact a propulsion expert to discuss your vessel and the right DynamicDrive setup.
A fuel optimisation function must integrate smoothly into existing vessel operations. DynamicDrive runs inside the control and automation system and adapts using available onboard signals, meaning fuel system integration can be achieved without installing an additional torque meter. This simplifies retrofit installation and allows operators to move faster toward real efficiency gains.
Berg Propulsion Tunnel Thrusters are in service on vessels operating in demanding maritime environments worldwide. Our customer success stories demonstrate how reliable lateral thrust, robust design, and seamless system integration contribute to safe docking, efficient operations, and reduced lifecycle costs.
Frequently Asked Questions. Don’t find what you are looking for? Contact us directly.
DynamicDrive continuously optimizes pitch and RPM based on operating conditions. This keeps the propeller and engine in its most efficient range and delivers reliable propeller fuel saving automatically.
Yes. DynamicDrive adapts to weather, sea state, hull growth etc, and onboard loads, supporting improved fuel efficiency propeller performance throughout a voyage.
Yes. Target power, maximum speed, or maximum fuel limits can be input directly, and the system adapts automatically to match those limitations.
No. It requires no additional torque meter, reducing installation complexity for both newbuilds and retrofits.
We are looking forward to hearingfrom you and discussing how we can be of assistance in making sure that your fleet is fully covered.
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