MN100: FloScan Instruments, Inc.

FloScan designs and manufactures Fuel Monitoring Systems for use on a wide range of diesel powered commercial vessels on every continent including ocean-going, harbor and inland tugs; oil rig platform, research and fishing vessels.

FloScan is a world leader in marine fuel monitoring systems and software applications for diesel engines up to 6000 HP. The firm offers solutions to improve fuel efficiency, reduce operating overhead, and simplify fuel tracking for individual vessels or across entire commercial fleets. FloScan’s FloNET systems has Geo-Fencing capabilities and is compatible with the DataLog Software. DataLog provides vessel fuel usage by engine and total, flow rates and temperature, fuel efficiency, GPS data and engine RPM. This data can be downloaded and sent via e-mail as an attached file to operations headquarters. The most recent advancement for inland fleet operators is the addition of a Geo-Fencing feature that tracks propulsion fuel consumed through various geographic areas for federal tax reporting purposes.

(As published in the August 2016 MN100 edition of Marine News)