Noise pollution has long been an ignored and unregulated aspect of pollution. However, there is now a growing understanding of how excessive noise levels can adversely affect ecosystems, especially aquatic life in oceans and lakes. Continuous noise from commercial ships can negatively impact marine life and ecosystems, limiting their ability to communicate, find food, navigate …
‘Efficiency’: it’s a word you will hear discussed at length today around the offices and conference calls of shipping companies and charterers around the world. It’s not just talk either: brokers across the industry are reporting record numbers of orders for ships with enhanced energy efficiency or new fuels technologies. But are these million dollar …
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Armada Technologies (Armada) is thrilled to announce that they have been named a finalist for the prestigious Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2023 in the category of ‘Technology & Innovation’. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to revolutionize the maritime industry through cutting-edge technological advancements. The award is focused on recognizing the contribution …
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The IMO’s latest GHG reduction strategy and targets are a major step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done if we are to meet ambitious climate goals. We must remain focused and committed to finding solutions that balance both environmental protection and sustained economic growth. Short-term solutions are available to quickly reduce carbon emissions from shipping. From the rapid adoption of high-performance energy efficiency technologies and expediting of UNCTAD’s impact assessments, there are multiple avenues for our industry to take meaningful strides ahead in step with other global actors. Together across the industry, we can make a difference by taking bold steps today – instead of tomorrow.
Armada Technologies, has been named as the Green StartUp at the North West finals of the StartUp Awards 2023 in Liverpool. Armada Technologies is currently developing the world’s first ‘passive air lubrication system.’ PALS is a patented, award-winning system that operates in a passive mode, and enables discreet control of system output with the complete …
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Armada Technologies (Armada) is proud to be part of the 2023 Graduating Class of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL). Armada was chosen to participate in the CDL Climate Stream at the Oxford site. The criteria and focus in the program were on ‘high impact contributions to climate challenges by unlocking the potential of cutting-edge research and accelerating its path to commercialization’.
Armada CEO, Alex Routledge has been invited to share his thoughts on the future of shipping as a Queen Elizabeth Prize Ambassador. This is a huge honour! In his paper titled, ‘Could bubbles be the missing piece to unlock maritime decarbonisation’?’’?, Alex delves into the role that hull air lubrication could play in reducing maritime carbon emissions.
Armada Technologies is delighted to announce the opening of new offices in the historic Battersea Power Station in London, UK. Our new location listed as one of London’s most exciting new work / play location to locals and visitors alike. This work site provides more extensive resources for our staff, allowing us to better serve …
Early adopters researching hull air lubrication systems (ALSs) should take note, a 2nd generation variation is on the horizon bringing with it a new method of operation that requires no compressors, low power consumption and a tight control of bubble dynamics regardless of vessel type, speed or weather conditions. Energy efficient ships are an important …
by Alex Routledge, CEO Armada Technologies I worked for many years for a multinational energy company with one of the largest chartered fleets in the world. Throughout this time, I saw the slow but steady transition from maintaining the shipping status quo (e.g., leveraging superior buying power and driving ‘off the shelf’ approaches to ship …
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