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Sustainability as a new operational and commercial priority for shipping
As the shipping industry advances research and development into future fuels for decarbonisation, it is important for the industry to act now and invest in clean technologies that will kickstart the decarbonisation pathway. The Silverstream® System was recently...
A New Golden Age Of Sailing
The next decade will see more innovation in ocean-bound technologies than possibly the past 100 years combined. The Silverstream® System recently featured in a Forbes article highlighting innovative clean technology in the maritime industry. Read the article
Riding on a Magic Carpet of Bubbles
Water is not as yielding as you think, says Noah Silberschmidt, founder and CEO of UK-based Silverstream Technologies. For more than a century, gigantic steel vessels have been ploughing the oceans, generating seemingly unavoidable—and surprisingly costly—friction...
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...