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Silverstream features in the Financial Times as leading clean technology for green shipping
The UK has committed more than £200mn in seed funding to support the country’s green maritime technology sector, as part of the government’s latest national shipbuilding strategy.
Announcements
Silverstream Technologies appoints David Colson, Commercial VP, Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) to its Board of Directors
Silverstream Technologies, the market leader in air lubrication technology for the global shipping industry, has announced the appointment of David Colson, Commercial VP, Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) to its Board of Directors.
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Bubbling under: Silverstream’s air lubrication orders hit $100m
Combination of regulatory pressure to reduce emissions and higher prices for green fuels is behind a surge of orders for air lubrication technology, now standing at more than $100m, at London-headquartered Silverstream.
Accolades
Silverstream achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification from DNV, validating our quality management systems
We are very pleased to announce that Silverstream has achieved ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification which recognises a number of quality management principles including strong customer focus, leadership capabilities, the engagement of teams and staff, and the processes in place to ensure continual improvement.
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ShipZERO – Energy Efficiency Innovations in Design – David Connolly
Our Chief Technologist David Connolly gave an informative presentation at Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs)’s event held during COP26 last year, exploring the natural phenomenon behind our Silverstream® System.
Accolades
C2I Wildcard Winner: Floating on Air
Retrofitting Shell’s Patricia Camila LNG tanker with air lubrication led to significant fuel and emissions savings for the giant vessel. Andrew Wade reports.
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Periplous Magazine Contribution from Silverstream Technologies
Air lubrication & the Silverstream® System: proven clean technology helping to meet shipping’s decarbonisation challenge
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Clean Shipping International – Relying on Slow Steaming is Missing the Point
The International Maritime Organization may have planned to reduce shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050, but the industry itself is now calling for more. The International Chamber of Shipping has developed plans for reaching net-zero by 2050, including compiling a list of more than 260 projects that could overcome key technical and systemic challenges and accelerate the decarbonisation transition. Meanwhile, the Getting to Zero Coalition.
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New regulation intensifies demand for decarbonisation
A new and complex IMO regulation-The Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) – has accelerated the cruise industry’s drive to reduce fuel usage (for both propulsion and hotel functions) and emissions through new technology and other operating efficiencies.
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MSC’s CEO Soren Toft discusses successful Silverstream installation at DNV conference
In January 2022, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s CEO Soren Toft spoke at the DNV Fuel of the Future conference, where he highlighted our successful partnership to install the Silverstream® System across MSC’s newbuild pipeline.
Insights
SHELL Digest – Vessel Air Lubrication helps to reduce maritime emissons
The shipping industry is adjusting to a new normal with the introduction of targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increased costs, particularly for fuel, so vessel efficiency is now a top priority.
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Xinde Marine – Interview with Silverstream Technical Expert to Understand Air Lubrication Technology
In the context of the international shipping industry decarbonization, a group of new players have entered the industry. Air lubrication technology is one of the prominent and reliable technology in the current market. Although some shipowners still adopt the “wait and see” strategy, many people have chosen to test the solution on their ships.
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