Mon 12 Aug 2013, 08:08 GMT

Agreement to provide bunker measurement solutions


Fuel measurement solutions are designed to help customers save on operating costs and ensure accurate billing.



Emerson Process Management and SeaTec Repair Services have announced a cooperative relationship to provide marine fuel measurement solutions, intended to help marine customers save in operating expenses and ensure accurate billing.

The cooperative relationship will offer marine customers the installation of Micro Motion® fuel measurement solutions on a global scale.

Emerson’s Micro Motion fuel measurement solutions provide measurement of heavy fuel oil, in bunkering and control of fuel burn, which is designed to help customers save on operating expenses and ensure accurate billing.

SeaTec Repair Services, part of , is recognized as global marine afloat repair and installation leader. SeaTec will install Emerson’s bunkering, fuel consumption and viscosity offerings to help customers meet tight deadlines and keep projects on schedule and within budget.

"By working with Emerson and SeaTec, customers can upgrade the vessels in their fleet faster and work with an expert installation partner experienced in the marine business and with Micro Motion products," said Martin Stafford, V.Group director of marine services.

"The Emerson and SeaTec Repair Services cooperative relationship helps us offer installation scope, scale and speed for marine fuel measurement solutions and increased value to customers globally," commented Neal Ingram, president of Emerson’s Micro Motion business.


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