As a solution that’s been officially recognised by IMO as a Category B-1 ‘Innovative Energy Efficiency Solution’ since 2013 (MEPC. 1/Circ. 815), the air lubrication system (ALS) is most certainly on an upward trajectory as shipowners strive to improve the CII ratings of their vessels. According to DNV’s most recent Maritime Forecast Report as of […]
Alfa Laval’s OceanGlide technology has been selected by Southeast Asian LPG tanker and bulk carrier company Kumiai Navigation for installation onboard one of its LPG tankers as a retrofit. The company’s decision to leverage fluidic air lubrication technology is rooted in its ambition to reduce the vessel’s energy consumption, improve its overall performance and comply […]
With vessel efficiency front and centre following IMO’s recent MEPC 80 session, rotor sails are proving a viable option for shipowners and managers looking to reduce their emissions and fuel consumption Efficiency is the name of the game for modern vessel designs. With decarbonisation efforts high on the agenda for the global shipping industry, modern […]