Retrofit and Upgrade Projects
The right upgrade pays for itself.
Many times over.
Nordic Marine Partner identifies, plans, and delivers retrofit projects that generate real, lasting savings. We manage the full process from initial concept to post-installation verification.
THE PROBLEM
Most retrofit projects underdeliver.
Here's why.
The shipping industry is full of technology vendors promising significant savings. Some deliver, many do not. And even when the technology is sound, poor specification or project management can significantly reduce the expected impact.
Shipowners are often left with projects that run over budget, take longer than planned, and deliver fewer savings than originally expected.
The issue is rarely the technology itself. It is the lack of independent expertise managing the process on behalf of the owner.
OUR APPROACH
Retrofit project support
from evaluation to implementation.
NMP manages retrofit projects from the owner’s perspective, focusing on technical improvements that deliver measurable operational and financial impact.
We support the full process – from initial assessment and technical specification to supplier tendering, installation follow-up, and post-project performance verification.
Our experience covers retrofit projects across multiple vessel types and operational profiles. We focus on keeping projects technically sound, commercially realistic, and aligned with owner objectives throughout execution.
WHAT THIS INCLUDES
What we cover
- Fleet assessment to identify the best retrofit opportunities for your vessels
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) on seawater pumps and engine room fans
- Main engine software optimization and tuning
- Ultrasonic anti-fouling devices for propeller and hull cleaning
- Technical specification and scope of work preparation
- Supplier and yard tendering, evaluation, and selection
- Full project management through installation and commissioning
- On-site attendance and quality oversight during the work
- Post-installation performance monitoring and savings verification
- Documentation and reporting for class and flag state where required
RESULTS
What our retrofit projects have delivered.
VFD installations are one of the most reliable retrofit investments available to ship owners today. Across our project portfolio, we have consistently delivered the following results:
Vessel type
Annual savings per vessel
VFD Retrofit – Handysize
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VFD Retrofit – Capesize
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These figures reflect verified post-installation performance data. Payback periods are typically short, and the savings continue for the lifetime of the equipment.
Wondering whether a retrofit makes sense for your vessels?
We’ll give you an honest assessment – no obligation, no sales pitch. Just a straightforward look at where the real opportunities are and what you can reasonably expect to save.