CMT secures fleet-wide order from Cyprus-based containership manager

CM Technologies, the Germany-headquartered specialist in marine engine performance diagnostics, has secured a substantial order for its flagship PREMET X analyser from a leading Cypriot shipmanager.

The order for 19 PREMET X units follows use of the engine performance monitor on two vessels, the success of which led the ship operator to order the solution for half of the operator’s managed fleet of large containerships, bulkers and general cargo ships.

The unnamed shipmanager had historically relied on a mix of performance monitoring tools but wanted a single solution capable of providing consistent, reliable operational data across the fleet.

“The success of PREMET X on the first two vessels made a powerful case for wider use,” said Uwe Krüger, joint Managing Director, CMT. “With this latest order, we’re supporting a progressive shipmanager in gaining reliable insights, lowering operational costs, and ensuring consistency in performance diagnostics.”

PREMET X offers real-time combustion analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and long-term data trends for optimised engine operation and maintenance planning.

Designed by marine engineers for marine engineers, PREMET X monitors the combustion process in real time. It enables users to fine tune the engine during operation, helping balance cylinder loads, optimise injection timing, and detect defective components before they lead to more serious failures. It also contributes to extended engine life, lower emissions and improved compliance by maintaining optimal engine balance and fuel efficiency.

Using high-precision cylinder pressure sensors and non-intrusive acoustic fuel injection sensors, the state-of-the-art technology allows crews and fleet managers to track compression pressure, ignition angle, maximum combustion pressure, mean indicated pressure and exhaust gas temperature.

“A one-degree delay in ignition timing can raise exhaust temperatures by up to 10°C, increasing specific fuel oil consumption by around two percent; metrics that PREMET X helps reduce,” said CMT joint Managing Director David Fuhlbrügge.

The PREMET X system integrates with the PREMET Viewer software, allowing engineers to compare current and historical data, identify performance deviations, and generate detailed reports for superintendents or shore-based teams. With built-in Wi-Fi and optional cloud upload capabilities, fleet managers can access measurement data and firmware updates remotely, ensuring the system remains current and efficient without added burden on vessel crews.