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Vessel Technical Index

Index assessing a ship’s technical condition independent of external factors, backed by DNV Recommended Practice.

Description

The Vessel Technical Index (VTI) assesses a ship's technical condition independently of external factors. It combines high-accuracy speed through water with local wave and weather data to separate vessel condition from the effect of the environment.

Key features

  • Isolates vessel condition from wind, wave and current effects
  • Based on high-accuracy measured speed through water
  • Backed by DNV Recommended Practice

Applications

Quantifying the impact of hull cleaning or energy-saving devices and supporting performance-based contracts between owners, charterers and suppliers.

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