UK-based Silverstream Technologies has completed trials of its air lubrication system, Silverstream System, on Grimaldi Group’s newbuild Ro-Ro vessel, named Eco Valencia.
During the initial performance testing, the system led to fuel and emissions savings of about 5.1%.
The testing was initiated after the vessel entered service in the Mediterranean.
For measuring fuel and emissions savings, the system was tried out at several vessel speeds and in various sea states.
The company stated that the...
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