Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), based in Miami, has completed the fleet installation of the NAPA Power fuel economy system developed by Onboard-Napa Ltd. At NCL, initial piloting of NAPA Power yielded such positive results that the company decided to expand the use of NAPA Power throughout its fleet in order to maximize the benefits. The system is installed with the Speed Pilot module, which allows automatic control of optimized speed. Precise speed control enables maximized savings and reduces the workload on the bridge. NAPA Power system assists the Master in planning and executing voyages, the aim being to reach the destination on time at the lowest possible cost.
