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New regulation intensifies demand for decarbonisation
2nd February 2022
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
21st January 2022
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.
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SHELL Digest: Vessel Air Lubrication helps to reduce maritime emissons
11th January 2022
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
11th January 2022
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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Maritime Executive: Why Shipping’s Clean Technology Revolution is Accelerating
11th January 2022
As the CEO and founder of a leading maritime clean technology company, I would agree that the results from MEPC 77 were disappointing. However, I would argue that they do not reflect the renewed energy within the industry to tackle decarbonization directly and get ahead of regulation.
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The Naval Architect: Eco Ship Technology – Gas Carriers at the Forefront of Shell’s Decarbonisation Drive
11th January 2022
Managing the switch to clean energy represents a monumental challenge in shipping and beyond, but it’s self-evident that for the world’s oil majors it’s more challenging than most. It’s a task that Shell has taken to heart with its Energy Transition Strategy, which was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders in May 2021.
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View from the CEO: Why shipping’s conversation must focus on vessel efficiency
9th December 2021
“It has been an exciting period for Silverstream over the last 12-18 months because we have been able to expand very rapidly – the team, the technology, the orderbook – and now we have this massive order with MSC.”
Announcements
Silverstream Technologies teams up with Ocean Warrior to support the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
5th November 2021
London-based maritime cleantech leader Silverstream Technologies has announced its support of Ocean Warrior, an ultra-endurance solo rowing venture led by Danish solider, Lasse Wulff Hansen.
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Silverstream Technologies opens Shanghai base and kickstarts recruiting for bright minds wanting to decarbonise shipping
25th October 2021
Silverstream Technologies was founded over a decade ago, with the aim of creating a truly unique, radical and innovative clean technology to significantly reduce emissions across the shipping industry’s global fleet.
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Wärtsilä to install Silverstream’s Air Lubrication System on trial basis to reduce Maersk container ship’s carbon footprint
8th October 2021
London, United Kingdom – 6 October 2021: The technology group Wärtsilä, in cooperation with Silverstream Technologies, will install Silverstream’s proprietary Air Lubrication System, the Silverstream®System, on a trial basis on a large container vessel owned by A.P. Moller – Maersk, the world’s largest container vessel operator. The trial will examine possible improvements to the ship’s overall efficiency, focusing on the reduction of fuel consumption and associated emission levels.
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Silverstream Technologies secures another newbuild order for the Silverstream® System on Carnival Corporation’s Excel-class cruise vessel set to debut in 2023
1st October 2021
Installation of the air lubrication system (ALS) on 344m vessel will take place at Meyer Werft shipyard and follows order for the System on P&O Cruises’ sister ship Arvia
Announcements
MSC invests in new efficiency solution
27th September 2021
The recent news of our large order of Silverstream® System’s for MSC has been covered widely in industry and national press. Find out what MSC themselves said about the announcement on their website:
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