ORANGE MARINE
“ When you commission a new ship there is a full range of tests , including at sea , where you need to ensure that all the specifications are met ”
DIDIER DILLARD CEO , ORANGE MARINE
Ships shaping a sustainable future Orange Marine is currently overseeing the most ambitious ship build in its history and many of the new features being rolled out are testament to the company ’ s focus on low carbon output and investment in longterm sustainability across all its operations .
“ When you commission a new ship there is a full range of tests , including at sea , where you need to ensure that all the specifications are met ,” Didier explains . “ There are not many cable vessel builders around the world , so we have selected a shipyard with vast experience .”
The partnership with the designers has been essential to the construction of a trailblazing vessel , as Didier notes : “ We spent a lot of time with the shipyard trying to find the best way to optimise fuel consumption , CO2 emissions and overall performance . The ship also requires an ability to operate everywhere in the world .”
“ In order to refuel effectively and efficiently we have two locations in France – one in Brest and the other on the coast of the Mediterranean . In both cases , they are equipped with shore power , which means that the vessels get electricity directly from the bases , not from their engines ,” he adds .
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