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Maritime gears up to Meet new Global Challenge
The IMO 0.5 per cent Sulphur fuel limit and the UN body’s target of cutting 2008’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in half by 2050, will require shipping to take bold decisions on new innovative technologies in order to not only comply, but help by cutting costly fuel...
Covid-19 is no excuse to halt decarbonisation
The shockwaves will be felt throughout the shipping sector for many years, believes Noah Silberschmidt. Read the article
Fraught with environmental baggage, the cruise industry is trying to go green, but is it enough?
The cruise industry has come under fire for its environmental footprint from environmental organizations, and the U.S. Department of Justice has taken up cases against specific lines for environmental violations. Read the full article here.
Silverstream and ICE Cooperating on Retrofit Design
ICE is pleased to announce that it has entered into a framework agreement with Silverstream Technologies for worldwide installation design services for retrofitting of the Silverstream® System, the market leading patented air lubrication system designed for reduction...
UK maritime technology firm paves the way for greener oceans with ‘micro-bubble carpet’
London-based Silverstream Technologies has developed a pioneering air-bubble system that reduces fuel consumption by 5-12%. Published 11 June 2020 From: Department for International Trade and Graham Stuart MP A “carpet of micro-bubbles”, developed by UK firm...
Air Lubrication Systems Gain Traction as Fuel-Saving Tool for LNG Carriers
UK-based Silverstream Technologies has signed a framework agreement to retrofit an unspecified number of LNG carriers in the Shell fleet with air lubrication systems as a means of reducing fuel consumption and lowering greenhouse gas emissions The deal will see...
Shell and Silverstream sign industry-leading framework agreement to drive clean technology uptake in LNG segment
Silverstream Technologies has today announced the signing of a landmark framework agreement for retrofit installation of the Silverstream® System on some of the vessels in the Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Ltd. (“Shell”) LNGC fleet.The agreement...
Silverstream Collaborates with SWS on Newbuild Development Projects
LONDON, SHANGHAI, 4th DECEMBER 2019: Silverstream Technologies, the leading air lubrication provider for the shipping industry, has today announced the completion of three joint development projects with SWS (Shanghai Waigaoqiao Ship Building Co., Ltd)...
Wärtsilä & Silverstream to collaborate on accelerating deployment of air lubrication technology
London, 2 December 2019: The technology group Wärtsilä, and Silverstream Technologies, the leading air lubrication solution provider, today announced the signing of a Licence and Co-operation Agreement for future sales and servicing of the Silverstream System. As an...
It’s Time to Get Serious about Green Technologies
Following his article More than Froth and Bubbles in November's Naval Architect Magazine, Richard Halfhide chose to focus his Editorial Comment on the research behind his article and what he had taken away from his findings: '...I chanced upon a page on...
More Than Froth and Bubbles
Shipping, as you can hardly have failed to notice, is a highly conservative industry, and persuading owners to take a chance is a challenge that has thwarted the ambitions of many innovative startups. “If you’re trying something new the natural reaction is...
Cruise Ships Tack to a Greener Future
Next year, millions of vacationers will sip Champagne as they watch the sun set over the ocean on Carnival cruise ships. All the while, company engineers will be engrossed by a different set of bubbles—under their vessels. In the coming months, Carnival’s...