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EMSA Report on Hull Air Lubrication

EMSA Report Part 1: Examine Hull Air Lubrication Systems and Their Efficiency Potential

A Comprehensive Look at Hull Air Lubrication Technologies The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has released a detailed technical study examining Hull Air Lubrication Systems (ALS)—a technology designed to reduce hydrodynamic resistance and improve vessel efficiency. As shipowners continue looking for practical ways to reduce fuel consumption and emissions from the existing fleet, air lubrication …

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URN - underwater noise

Reducing Underwater Noise:

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 …

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