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Vale Bets on Bubbles to Make Shipping Iron Cheaper and Cleaner
Tiny bubbles are the latest hope for bringing down fuel costs and emissions along the more than 13,000-nautical mile journey from Brazilian iron ore mines
Silverstream Technologies in Assafina Online
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Silverstream completes first ever ore carrier air lubrication installation on Vale newbuild Sea Victoria
Newbuild order and installation successfully executed for pioneering clean technology London, United Kingdom – 1 July 2021: Clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has today announced that it has
Silverstream Technologies CEO speaks to The Motorship on clean tech, decarbonisation and market complexity in shipping
In the most recent edition of The Motorship, our CEO Noah Silberschmidt discussed the important role that fuel agnostic clean technologies have to play in helping ship
Silverstream Technologies secures two Finnlines newbuild ro-pax orders for Silverstream® System
Installation of Systems on Grimaldi subsidiary’s Superstar flagship ro-pax vessels to take place at China Merchants Nanjing Jinling shipyard (Weihai) London, United Kingdom – 19 May 2021: Clean
Silverstream Technologies and Shell awarded the Royal Institution of Naval Architects QinetiQ Maritime Innovation Award
Award recognises the retrofit installation of the Silverstream® System on Methane Patricia Camila; the first time the technology has been installed on a Liquified Natural
Capital Link’s ‘Decarbonisation in Shipping Forum’ highlights air lubrication as an immediate and long-term solution for effective decarbonisation
I founded Silverstream Technologies over a decade ago with the aim of creating a truly unique, radical and innovative clean technology company with a mission
Silverstream Technologies and Shell successfully complete trials of the Silverstream® System onboard the LNG carrier Methane Patricia Camila
Retrofit of air lubrication technology achieves verified performance of 6.6% net savings during initial testing LONDON, 14 April 2021: Clean technology company Silverstream Technologies today
Silverstream Technologies completes trials of Silverstream® System on Grimaldi Group’s Eco Valencia ro-ro
Savings of 5.1% recorded during ALS testing as latest milestone achieved in project for clean technology on range of Grimaldi Group newbuilds London, United
Silverstream Technologies is mentioned in The Telegraph
In an article commenting on the return of a thriving cruise sector The Telegraph highlights Silverstream Technologies involvement in the CHEK project, alongside cruising giant
Interview with Silverstream CEO: Increasing ship efficiency a matter of business survival
Vessels need to become more efficient in order to meet the upcoming 2030 and 2050 global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) regulations. In an interview with Offshore
Silverstream Wins Second Carnival Corp Order for Fuel-Saving Air Lubrication System
Silverstream Technologies have completed the retrofit installation of another Silverstream® System ALS onboard the Sapphire Princess. Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, the dedicated
Silverstream Technologies Joins Forces With Industry Leaders On EU-Funded Maritime Decarbonisation Project
Pioneering clean technology company Silverstream Technologies today announced that it is part of a consortium led by the University of Vaasa which has been granted EU funding under
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
The Startups Pioneering Maritime Innovation
Maritime recruitment faces a multitude of challenges and obstacles when it comes to propelling the sector into the modern era, but the tide is
Silverstream signs landmark MoU with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for newbuild LNG carriers
Agreement marks first LNG vessel class deal for Silverstream, and highlights growing demand in Asia for greater efficiencies and sustainability in newbuild orders London,
Cruise Industry Commits to Sustainable Practices for Cleaner Seas
Growth and sustainability go hand in hand, said Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) Chair Adam Goldstein, stressing the importance of protecting the marine environment and
What are Cruise Line Leaders Prioritising for 2019?
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises explains how the company is committed to reducing their environmental footprint using emission reducing technologies such
The Panama Canal Joins Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping
Panama Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano made the announcement today during a signing ceremony inducting the waterway into the GIA at the Panama Maritime
Silverstream Technologies on the BBC
While electric vehicles are seen as the future for road transport, the same can’t be said for the shipping industry. Batteries can’t yet power 100,000-ton
Atlas Copco Helps to Reduce Green House Gas Emissions in Marine Sector
“Air lubrication helps our customers to save up to 8% on fuel on larger vessels” Noah Silberschmidt , CEO at Silverstream Technologies London based
Top 10 Technology Leaders 2018
As part of the annual Lloyd’s List Top 100 most influential people in shipping, Lloyd’s List looks at the movers and shakers in maritime
Bubbling Below the Surface
Ship technology firms have been toying with the idea of air lubrication for more than 100 years. Now, as new regulations and concerns about
Shipping Regulators Plan to Cut Greenhouse-Gas Emissions
SHIPPING IS A DIRTY BUSINESS. Since the late 19th century, when steam replaced wind as the main means of propulsion, ships have relied on
The Importance of Proven Ship Efficiency Gains
There are any number of technologies that claim to provide substantial fuel savings for ships, but how well verified or real these are is
Silverstream Air Lubrication for Grimaldi Fleet
Silverstream Technologies’ Silverstream® System will be installed on 12 new Grimaldi group hybrid ro-ro vessels to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The air
Grimaldi Group Chooses Silverstream Air Lubrication for New Paradigm of Green Vessels
Deal will see the Silverstream® System installed on 12 advanced RoRo vessels as centrepiece of suite of emissions and fuel reduction technologies. Silverstream Technologies,
Silverstream Retrofits Air Lubrication System on Carnival Corporation’s Diamond Princess
Installation of the Silverstream® System on the Diamond Princess exceeds expectations in delivering fuel cost and emissions reductions. Silverstream Technologies today announced that Carnival
Optimising Ships for Energy Efficiency
Interview with Dario Bocchetti, Energy Saving Manager at Grimaldi Group. Saving energy has major advantages and no disadvantages. By implementing innovative technologies and smart policies
Global Industry Alliance Brainstorms Emission-Cutting Solutions for Shipping
Which technologies will best support shipping’s move to a low carbon future? How can first movers be incentivized to take-up emission reduction technologies? How can
Joyful Journeys for Chinese Guests
The unusual circumstances of Norwegian Joy’s genesis, which involved a complete change of the design concept for the on-board features to cater to the preferences
Grimaldi Group Orders Six Hybrid Ro/Ro Vessels
In the framework of the expansion and modernisation programme of its owned fleet, the Grimaldi Group has signed an agreement for the construction of six
5 Ways the Maritime Industry can Steer Toward Emissions Reductions
When it comes to setting carbon emissions reductions, the global shipping industry long has floated in a sea of its own — mainly because it
Reducing Environmental Impact
Clean technologies will help shipping overcome some of its greatest challenges- and now is the time to recognise their potential for innovation and efficiency, argues
Oil-Free Screw Blowers Aid Efficient Performance
Variable Speed Driven (VSD) oil-free rotary screw blowers are to play an integral role in an innovative air lubrication system designed to give larger vessels
Shipping and Global Warming
Julian Parker OBE, Chairman of the Maritime Foundation, looks reducing GHG emissions by the shipping industry in this month’s Seaways journal Several fuel saving innovations
Global Industry Alliance Task Force meets at IMO HQ
The second meeting of the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) Task Force – a partnership of key maritime stakeholders pursuing low carbon shipping – took place
Sustainability and the Environment
A diverse group of industry leaders were involved in a round table discussion on future cruise ship sustainability in today’s environmentally sensitive world. The debate
Atlas Copco helps to reduce Green House Gas Emissions in marine sector
London based Silverstream Technologies partners with Atlas Copco ZS oil-free screw blowers for its innovative fuel saving air lubrication technology for ocean-going vessels. The enormous
Grimaldi Argues for Port Incentives for Green Ships
In addition to setting a new bar for sustainable shipping, the Grimaldi Group’s new G5GG ro-ro vessels are also changing the way contracts are negotiated
Special Recognition for Innovation
On 12th October 2017, Silverstream Technologies received a Special Recognition Award for Innovation at the Department for International Trade Investment Awards 2017.
Grimaldi Homes in on Ropax Orders
Grimaldi Group is poised to put pen to paper on an order for 10 hybrid ro-ro vessels, as well as a EUR 60m ($70m) investment
Silverstream Technologies Joins Global Industry Alliance to Support Decarbonisation
The GIA was inaugurated at the first meeting of the IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG emissions from ships. Thirteen leading shipowners
Norwegian Joy Christened
Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first custom-designed ship for the Chinese cruise market, was christened on Tuesday. The ceremony was held on board the vessel
Green Feeding from Denmark
The shipping industry’s ageing and polluting feeder fleet is in need of an emissions angel. In 2005, 35% of Sulphur deposition in coastal areas originated
How Does a Bunker Saving Air Lubrication System Work?
Silverstream have released a new animation demonstrating the workings of its air lubrication technology. “Given the public-facing, higher-profile nature of cruise lines in particular –
New Animation Showcases Silverstream® System
Silverstream Technologies is proud to launch a new animation showcasing the Silverstream® System. In the animation viewers can learn how our system is built and
Silverstream Air Lubrication for Cruise Operator
Silverstream Technologies has signed a contract with another major cruise line to retrofit its Silverstream System® technology on one of its vessels. The Silverstream System®
Silverstream Says Latest Order Highlights Industry Pressure for Bunker Savings
Silverstream Technologies (Silverstream) Tuesday announced that it has signed a new contract to retrofit its Silverstream System air lubrication technology on a vessel of a
Technologies for future ships and future shipping
The 10th Symposium on High-Performance Marine Vehicles (HIPER) was held in Cortona, Italy. The theme of the conference – future and futuristic technologies for ships
Silverstream Technologies wins Hansa Maritime Innovator Award
The award recognises Silverstream’s contribution to increasing standards and driving uptake for clean technologies within the shipping industry. Read More | HIPER
Moving Forward With Clean Tech
Silverstream Technologies has been proactive in driving the creation of the blueprint to successfully trial and bring to market clean technologies. Read More| Sea Technology
Underwater Bubbles Proven to Save Fuel
SILVERSTREAM, a technology firm with a patented system that pushes air bubbles under a ship’s hull, says it has two years of operational data that
Air Lubrication Tech Achieves 4% Energy Saving
Silverstream Technologies and Shell have confirmed a net efficiency saving of over 4% in fuel consumed following the use of air lubrication technology from Silverstream
Silverstream Air Lubrication Technology Proven To Deliver Significant Long- Term Energy Savings
Extensive performance analysis confirms net savings in excess of 4%… following the successful long-term operation of Silverstream Technologies’ proprietary air lubrication technology, the Silverstream® System.
Cruise Segment to lead Adoption of Clean Tech…
Silverstream Technologies Monday said that the cruise sector will be the first among the shipping industry to adopt clean technologies ahead of a new 0.50
Cruise Lines Focus on Reducing Air Emissions
Many cruise lines have already seen a rise in fuel costs due to the significant amount of time that they operate within the 0.1 percent
Brave New World
Change is coming to ship design, and coming fast. Many novel interventions are just beginning to gain acceptance, like the air lubrication systems offered by
Silverstream Technologies Wins Award for Innovation
Silverstream Technologies, the pioneer of air lubrication technology for the shipping industry, has been awarded the 2016 Professional Mariner Plimsoll Award for Innovation. Read More|
Silverstream Gears Up for More Orders
Following Tanker Operator’s article in the March issue, the patented Silverstream Technologies has recently started to ramp up its operations following its first order for
Building Greener Ships, to Keep the Sea From Rising
Many liner shippers have adopted efficiency improvements…Silverstream Technologies, a London-based company, is one of several that have developed systems that produce a carpet of tiny
Building credibility for clean technologies
In a conservative industry, green technology suppliers must provide robust proof of performance to encourage market uptake, writes Noah Silberschmidt, CEO of Silverstream Technologies. Read
World’s First from Silverstream Technologies
The Innovations Report is on the world’s first commercial installation of a patented air lubrication system from Silverstream Technologies to be fitted on a major
Silverstream Technologies Grows Team as Orders Increase
Silverstream Technologies, pioneers of air lubrication technology for the shipping industry, today announced the appointment of Stephen Potts as its new Head of Supply Chain.The
Reducing Friction for Greener Operation
AIR LUBRICATION SYSTEM, The Silverstream® System reduces frictional resistance between the water and a ship’s hull, cutting fuel consumption and associated emissions. Noah Silberschmidt, CEO,
Chief executive: 5% fuel saving conservative estimate
Air bubble technology’s efficiency proven in trials. Completed sea trials using Silverstream technology, which uses air bubbles to improve hull movement produced averages close to
Bubble Surfing Brings Savings
Ships cut fuel use and pollution by using the same techniques that help penguins swim quickly. Penguins release streams of lubricating bubbles from their feathers
Transparency Detail Tied to Clean Technology Uptake
The success of Silverstream’s landmark sea trial with Shell, which was conducted in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register, Dannebrog Rederi, and other partners, has significantly raised
7 Technologies To Reduce Fuel Consumption Of Ships
This article looks at some of the most commonly used methods and some of the latest technologies introduced in the industry recently. Read More| MarineInsight
Expansion of Technical Team
New naval architect appointed following first commercial installation, and pipeline of orders. Dominic Tasker has been hired as a new naval architect at Silverstream Technologies…
Bubbles Come of Age
With the news this year that Silverstream had at last achieved its objective of retrofitting a tanker with air lubrication and achieved its first commercial
A Final Word on Bubbles
There are three companies that have developed systems to lubricate a ship’s hull with air bubbles…what is interesting is the spread of vessel types in
Pumped up over Bubble Technology
By amassing data, Silverstream says its air lubrication system has started to win charterers’ approval. Read More| Lloyd’s List
Bubble Fleet Grows
Das Produkt-Spektrum für mehr Energieeffizienz in der Schifffahrt ist groß. Auch die Luftblasen-Technologie gehört seit einigen Jahren dazu. Continue Reading| HANSA International Maritime Journal
Silverstream Steals the Show…
In many ways the success of Informa’s Green Ship Technology conference has mirrored the growing importance of ‘eco-environment’ in shipping over an eleven-year period. Read
NCL Cruise Vessel to feature Silversteam® System
The new Breakaway Plus class, NORWEGIAN BLISS , will be the first cruise ship to feature the Silverstream® System. Continue Reading| Vessel Finder
First Commercial Installation of the Silversteam® System
Meyer Werft ship yard conducts first commercial installation of the Silverstream® System aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel with an option on a further two
Shell sends ships surfing in search of CO2
Ships could cut their emissions up to 10 per cent by surfing on air bubbles, trials have indicated. A six-month sea trial saw a system
Shell Confirms Successful Trial Results of Silverstream® System
Dr. Adri Postema, GM Shell Shipping & Maritime Technology; “Our maritime technical experts worked closely with Silverstream Technologies, Lloyd’s Register and a number of other
Shell Announces Silverstream® System Delivers Significant Energy Savings
Lloyd’s Register verifies sea trials on 40000DWT product tanker… Both Silverstream and Shell believe that a fully optimised system has potential to deliver more than
Shrinking ship bubbles ‘could counteract climate change’
Getting ships to generate smaller bubbles as they sail across the oceans could counteract the impact of climate change, a study suggests. Scientists from University
Takis (Panayiotis) Pappas Joins Silverstream
New Senior Naval Architect joins following increasing demand in Silverstream’s air lubrication system. Takis Pappas has 20 years of experience working within the shipping industry…Continue
Silverstream Technologies Bolsters Technical Team in Anticipation of Commercial Launch
Silverstream Technologies, pioneers of air lubrication technology for the shipping industry, today announced the appointment of Takis (Panayiotis) Pappas as its new Senior Naval Architect.
Cost-wary Ship Designers Look to Tuna Skin and Drones
Britain’s Lloyd’s Register, is working on a project to fit a ship’s hull with fans that blow a layer of bubbles to the vessel’s bottom,
